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Workshops
MetafocusGlobal has presented on a wide range of topics, inluding web design, branding, search engine optimisation, online marketing and international Internet marketing.
Alan Clements Presented at the UK Trade & Investment International Online Marketing Conferenece in Nottingham.
The conference was held on 18th October, 2011 at the East Midlands Conference Centre and was targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises who wished to use Internet technology to grow their businesses and go Global.
The event featured keynote presentations from leading Internet entrepreneurs across the region, as well as a breakout session covering topics on modern Internet technology: social media, International SEO, E-commerce and global online marketing.
UK TI also hosted a Technology and Business Support Showcase Exhibition which gave delegates the opportunity to meet with product and service providers.
The Conference attracted over 200 delegates from across the region and was therefore a great opportunity to showcase products and services to a specialist audience.
The team at MetafocusGlobal found the event very interesting and informative.
2010 SCOCIE Workshop - Global Online Marketing Workshop
MetafocusGlobal Online Marketing Workshop – Chengdu, China – July 6th 2010
In July 2010 MetafocusGlobal's Managing Director, Alan Clements, was back in China, this time to present at the (SCOCIE) Szechuan Chamber of Commerce for Import and Exporters Global Internet Marketing Workshop. Metafocus have now become SCOCIE’s official advisor on Global Online Marketing for China’s Szechuan province. The event was held in Chengdu where Alan was able to speak to representatives of more than 50 well known Chinese companies.
The main focus of the workshops was on the benefits of providing localised solutions for international online marketing. Alan discussed the importance of working with skilled linguists to ensure that communications are not just translated literally but are able to retain their power and persuasive qualities. Alan also focused on the usefulness of our Global Management Software (GMS) for providing easy management of a range of international websites with localised overseas hosting and domains.
2010 Workshops - Driving Global Trade Through Internet Marketing
Our global Internet marketing forum was a great success, over 35 people came from local business originations such as UK TI, East Midlands China bureau, Nottingham and Derby Chambers of Commerce as well as students from Nottingham Trent and Loughborough University and members of the Metafocus team.
This forum was developed for decision makers in International & Export Companies to help them use the Internet to reach overseas markets, expand their business and drive profit.
Speakers included:
- Andrew Schlich, AST Language Services - Successful Communication with your Overseas Customers
- Anja Nelskamp, Metafocus - Why Language and Culture Matters
- Ian Lockwood, Internet Consultant - The Importance of Ongoing Online Promotion
- Alan Clements, Metafocus - Why You Need a Global Internet Marketing Strategy
2009 Workshops - Global Online Marketing Workshop
Global Online Marketing Workshop - Improve your international online presence, Chengdu, China - August 4th 2009
Co-organised by the European Union Project Incubation Centre in Chengdu, Metafocus talked about how the internet can help grow your business online with international internet marketing and a global website. Among the 20 companies attending the presentation were international high tech companies, software companies and large exporters, all looking to grow their business overseas.
L: Alan Clements, Managing Director, Metafocus Ltd; R: Delegates at the Global Online Marketing Seminar
Set in the modern and futuristic Chengdu Hi Tech Zone, the EUPIC provides support for European companies setting up offices in China and in particular houses many global businesses such as Intel, Ericsson, Symantic and IBM. Dedicated to the high tech industries and the centre of science and technology, there is no better place for the first office of Metafocus Global than Chengdu.
2008 Workshops – Online Marketing for Exporters
In 2008 Alan Clements, Metafocus MD was commissioned by Business Link and UK Trade and Industry to present a series of workshops on Online Marketing for Exporters.
- 29/07/2008, Chamber offices, Chesterfield
- 14/08/2008, Chamber offices, Leicester
- 02/09/2008, Chamber offices, Northampton
- 05/09/2008, Chamber offices, Nottingham
- 23/09/2008, Chamber offices, Lincoln
If you would like us to give your company or team a tailored presentation call +44(0)1159470011 or email info@metafocus.co.uk
Other Workshops
Grow your Business in China Workshop - Nottingham
With the support of the East Midlands China Business Bureau and Nottingham City Council -Nottingham Business Development Ltd, this workshop showed you how to Grow your Business in China. Find out how EMCBB can support your business expand to China, learn about Nottingham City's exciting Ningbo City Partership and learn how to use the Internet to export to China from Metafocus, the leading Global Online Marketing experts in the Midlands.
Read our blog post on Growing your Business in China.
How the Internet Can Change Foreign Trade - Chongqing
In March 2008, Metafocus presented at a global online marketing seminar in the city of Chongqing, China. The event was attended by over 75 foreign trade companies and opened by the British Consulate in Chongqing and the Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission.
Read our blog post on How the Internet can change Foreign Trade.
Past Workshops
Alan Clements, Metafocus MD was commissioned by Business Link - Derbyshire Chambers of Commerce, funded by East Midlands Development Agency and UK Trade and Industry to present a series of workshops on export online marketing.
This FREE workshop began with an overview of how you can achieve online marketing success at home and abroad. How to create best practice websites, create an effective online marketing strategy and e-commerce websites will also be discussed.
Localising your export website, foreign search engine optimisation and pay per click are important features to export online marketing and will be explained. As an example, you will also get a chance to learn about the Chinese online market and the differences with UK online marketing.
It also showed you how to grow your business by planning a successful export online marketing campaign for your business and monitoring the performance of your website.
The full day workshop included interactive discussions, which will gave delegates a chance to tackle questions like:
- What makes a good or bad website?
- How would you get export enquiries using the Internet?
- How can you get your website found on the first page of the search engines worldwide?
This workshop was aimed at businesses who would like to learn how to use the Internet to grow their business abroad. Whether you are a new business looking to export your products and services to foreign countries or an experienced exporting company, we can introduce the principals of this workshop to you.
Workshops
Metafocus has presented on a wide range of topics, including web design, branding, search engine optimisation, online marketing and export online marketing.
Past Workshops
International Internet Marketing
22/12/09 Locations across Chengdu, China
Presentation to over 50 medium and large businesses as part of a sales development visit to South West China.
Global Online Marketing
04/08/2009 HiTech Zone, Chengdu, China
Co-organised by the European Union Project Incubation Centre in Chengdu, Metafocus presented to 20 international high tech companies, software companies and large exporters, all looking to grow their business overseas.
Read our full report here
Online Marketing for Exporters
For Business Link / UK Trade & Investment
23/09/2008 Chamber offices, Lincoln, UK
05/09/2008 Chamber offices, Nottingham, UK
02/09/2008 Chamber offices, Northampton, UK
14/08/2008 Chamber offices, Leicester, UK
29/07/2008 Chamber offices, Chesterfield, UK
Grow Your Business in China
26/06/09 Broadway Cinema, Nottingham, UK
How The Internet Can Change Foreign Trade
14/03/08 Empark Grand Hotel, Chongqing, China
Organised and supported by the British Consulate General in Chongqing, the Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission (COFTEC) and the Small to Medium Sized Enterprise Office in Chongqing, the seminar was well received with over 75 foreign trade enterprises in attendance.
Read our full report here