Are you ready to win business for the Olympics?

During August 2012, the Olympic Games will be playing host to 15,000 athletes, 50,000 volunteers and 800,000 visitors. And that's just while the Games are taking place.

Many visitors and athletes will be in the country, and in Surrey, for much longer than that. They'll need places to stay, food and drink, entertainment, travel and much more. And all those hotels, restaurants, theme parks, gardens and other obvious business winners will need more supplies than ever before.

So how can you take advantage of the business opportunities here?

Start by visiting the web sites of your council, Business Link and other local business groups. They're all beginning to give advice on taking part in the Games.

CompeteFor is the recognised place to go to win major contracts. And here you can find out who has won the larger contracts so that you can offer your services to their businesses. Supply2Gov (soon to be replaced by contractsfinder) also offers news on contracts. These sites involve some form-filling, but you can get helpful advice from Business Link on how to get started. And your best place to start could be the web site devoted to Surrey businesses and the Games.

Make sure your marketing materials are ready for the Games. When did you last refresh your brochure? Do you have a page on your web site that focuses on the Games and the services you offer? Are you aware of the restrictions on words and images you're allowed to use in your own materials?

Are you ready to promote your contribution to the Games by way of press releases and advertising?

This is going to be a tremendous opportunity for those who can take advantage of the massive market around the Games.

And if you'd like help with refreshing and writing your marketing materials, do get in touch with us at Wrightwell.

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