COMMENTS

'I found Business Time very well organised and the Business Boost sessions very well perceived by the participants. I really enjoyed the whole day and made few good contacts - one of which has already become one of our suppliers. I am already looking forward to taking part of any future Business Boost sessions.'

Nelly Berova – Art Division Limited Business Time Networking manager

“Having Network Managers was definitely a good idea. Everyone who came along to the sessions immediately had someone to connect with and that ensured they felt comfortable from the start, whether new to networking or an experienced networker.  I personally found the sessions really interesting. The format of highlighting benefits & specifics of each business helped to give a clear indication of whether there were real business connections &/or collaborations around the table.

The attendees were very positive in their feedback at the end of each session. I saw some very good, lengthy conversations taking place after each one and it was clear that business was being done or at least being set up for the future. I was asked by several people who joined in & who missed the sessions if there would be similar ones coming up, so the format was a winner.

A great success for Croydon Business and for all the businesses that attended… Well done and thank you for asking me to be a part of this”

Yvonne Bignall – Virtual PA – Business Time Networking Manager

“The event was very successful for us.

Of the 5 Buyers I met 3 have said that they will give us an opportunity to pitch for business and 2 said that they would pass details of our services to Head Office. We had 25 Visitors who entered our Prize Draw which was won by Martin King of Aplus Computer Services. We received 1 order and 2 requests for Quotations. We gave 6 Quotations on the Stand and 6 other companies said that they will use us in the future.

We also will use the services of at least 1 of the other exhibitors in the future. I liked the way the Networking activity was organized – much better than moving from table to table! And the cost of the stand was good value”

Patrick Forristal – Original Business Print Limited – Business time exhibitor and participant in ‘Buying Time’.

“Thanks very much, we will be considering doing new business with five local companies, more may follow. It’s a yes for next year”.

Store Director, Allders of Croydon –Business Time Buyer

“Congratulations to all on what was a very good day on Monday - thoroughly enjoyed it and made some very good contacts.”

Laurence Lowne, Combyne Group – Business Time visitor

“I will definitely do business with 2 local companies, one who visited me as a supplier and one who was an exhibitor. I have also referred one of these companies to another and we are looking at the synergy between ourselves.

I might do business with another company- just because face to face I quite liked the person offering the service! As for next year - I would like to take up a stand and I am happy to be involved as a "buyer" again.”

Donna Kingsley – ADK Security Services – Business Time Buyer

“I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the event & I certainly learned a lot from talking with local businesses – some of the ideas I hope to be able to turn into reality.”

Andrew Royle, Senior Procurement Officer -Croydon Council

“The opportunity to talk to SME businesses and explain how they can approach large organisations is always a very worthwhile exercise.”

St Georges NHS Trust – Business Time Buyer

“Compared to other trade shows we have attended we thought the cost was very reasonable”.

Chris Griffin – WSI – Business Time exhibitor

“We met 37 new contacts and we are in the process of assessing them, unfortunately we are unable to take orders on the day in our game! The cost of the stand was reasonable and we would be delighted attend again next time.”
Amy Thompson – Francis Townsend & Hayward - Business Time exhibitor

"It was extremely valuable to take part in focused networking around the table. I was able to recommend five people I know that may be able to help the other participants, and I came away with two potential business opportunities for myself."
Jackie Barrie – Comms Plus – Business Time visitor and Business Boost participant.

“We had 54 leads in total 20 who we would class as warm and well let you know how we get on converting them. The show was very reasonable in comparison to other shows we have participated in”.
Mandie Kemp – Futures Supplies & Services Limited – Business Time Exhibitor

“The event surpassed all my expectations.”
Leonard Vitas – Foyer Computing Business Time visitor