- Association Management & Development Services

- Business development & project management

- Marketing & Sales

- Venue management consultancy

- Bidding procedures and site inspections

- Representation and networking

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

• Executive Management : Executive Director Services, Consulting, Representation
• Association Executive Recruitment Services : Job Profiles, Sourcing, Interviewing
• Strategic Planning Services : Development, Implementation, Review (workshops)
• Government Affairs : Stakeholder Mapping, Association Positioning, Lobbying
• Membership Services : Retention, Care, Relations, D-Base Management
• Membership Recruitment : Strategic Needs, Benefits, Marketing, Promotion
• Communications & PR : Announcements, Newsletters, Flyers, Print Materials, Web
• Publications Management : Newsletter Editorial Development & Advertising
• Sponsorship & Fundraising : Identification, Acquisition, Program Development
• Volunteer Support Services : Trainings, Meetings, AGM’s, Procedures
• Accreditation & Certification : Programme, Standards, Workshops
• Venue: Evaluation, Selection, Site Inspections, Contract Management
• IT Services : On-Line Registration, Internet Domain, Web Presence & Content

Association Clients:

• ANPAT: Association Nationale des Professions Avicoles du Togo
• CompTIA: Computer Technology Industry Association
• EMA: Environmental Markets Association
• GCCA: Global Cold Chain Alliance
• IAS: International AIDS Society
• NAA: Namibian Abattoir Association
• NMCF: Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund
• PAZ: Poultry Association of Zambia
• SCC: Supply Chain Council
• USAID: United States Agency for International Development
• WFLO: World Food Logistics Organization

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Develop and recommend long-term strategies and visions to generate satisfactory levels of business and positive, reciprocal relations with relevant industry players.



• Monitor the financial and operating goals and objectives and ensure that the day-to-day business affairs are appropriately managed.



• Ensure continuous improvement in the quality and value of products and services provided and achieve/maintain a satisfactory competitive position within the industry.



• Facilitate, manage direct and steer various projects



• Feasibility studies

MARKETING & SALES

• Create marketing awareness of the specific region, utilizing various channels that are accessible to reach the local and international market



• Communicate, track and follow up on potential leads of past, present and future incoming events



• Ensure marketing material is updated and meets client's needs, paying particular attention to promoting South Africa's selling points



• Strive towards creating a database of information which will proactively address all incoming enquiries



• Compilation of standard templates which will access relevant information from associations, organizations and companies



• Generate turnover through acquisition of MICE events

• Deliver detailed input and recommendations



• Share knowledge of logistical and operational issues



• Advise in preferential structures of in-house departments



• Recruitment, training and coaching of new employees in the convention industry



• Contract negotiations with potential suppliers and third party outsourced service providers

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BIDDING PROCEDURES & SITE INSPECTIONS

• Call regular meetings with relevant industry players to create synergy in the services offered to incoming prospects



• Conduct presentations to (inter) national boards and decision makers



• Assist and/or facilitate with the itinerary of incoming prospects ensuring that their needs are adequately met



• Brief and debrief individuals and service providers who will be receiving prospects



• Promotional activities

• Interface and engage on a regular basis with industry bodies and other special purpose vehicles to position SA as an excellent MICE destination



• On-going networking and convincing of individuals who can assist with positioning the destination together with its value proposition



• Serve as a lobbyist for specific projects



• Continuous communications with the industry regarding market related issues, challenges, topics of interest, events etc.



• Assist the media and the press with editorials or notice of happenings with regards to the projects



• Networking and meeting with various bodies that can influence incoming prospects i.e. embassies, associations and industry players