Leading proposal and tender writing company, Winning Tenders, is launching its unique Successful Tendering seminar series, with the first event being held in Exeter on Monday 19 May , 4pm – 7pm at Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre.
Aimed at business owners and representatives of small and medium size companies who are interested in business growth, seminar attendees will gain an understanding of the tendering process and insight into the exciting opportunities that tendering can offer.
Leading local procurement professionals and tender specialists will demystify...
Are you an Exeter-based business looking to win more work?
If the answer is ‘yes’ this seminar is for you.
When: 19 May 2014 at 3.30 for 4pm – 7pm
Where: Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter
Aimed at small and medium size firms, you will learn about the essentials of tendering and the exciting opportunities it can offer.
Hear from procurement professionals and tender experts, and gain the confidence to identify, bid for and win new business contracts in the public and private sectors.
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