Survey results Total submissions:148
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1. How did you hear about 'The Really Useful Business Show'?
| Mailing sent in the post | 23 |
| Rubs ticket sent in the post | 0 |
| Email sent | 83 |
| Radio advert | 1 |
| Via Twitter | 0 |
| Via Linkdin | 2 |
| Search on internet | 4 |
| Word of mouth | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
2. What were your expectations of 'The Really Useful Business Show'?
| To meet new supplier contacts | 39 |
| To find potential customers | 91 |
| To learn from the workshops | 65 |
| To hear the keynote speaker | 50 |
| Other: Network with familiar faces (Business Link Advisors in particular) To meet orgs providing advice / information to businesses, training & skills providers, and ideas for econ. devt activities meet professional contacts General Networking, spreading Hillingars name. Profile raising and brand awareness. networking We are interested in becoming Premier Members so were invited by Gill Edinburgh to attend and see what it was like. Promote what FSA do in Sussex area See any competetion in the market To meet old friends to support my Education Business Partnership colleagues in developing more links with new businesses to support local schools fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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3. Were your expectations of the following met?
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| The overall show | 16 | 85 | 38 |
| Comments: Although smaller than expected, the through traffic was at a good level for the entire exhibition. The opportunities to meet people other than those pariahs on stand duty was virtually nil. The stands were uninteresting. Not many stands or delegates whilst I was there (12.30 - 2.30) The noisy announcements were a nightmare- scuppered conversations mid flow.Quality of the sanwiches/salads was poor for price Good range of exhibitors, good atmosphere, well arranged, met many useful contacts, existing and new Very well run professional event with great speakers Tender Zone was very interesting The venue was very poor. The Brighton Centre is dirty and entrance is a disgrace It didn't take much time to look round the stalls - I expected more stands, I suppose. Very few stands, very poor quality of stands and layout, a poor imitation of the show it used to be - current climate perhaps? I was impressed by the organisation, the buzz of the room and the calibre of exhibitors. It was my first event. It would be great if some of the Mid to large sized local companies could exhibit, even if it was just to show thier face. We were exhibiting The venue is too big and I believe the best venue is the Dome - the shows were much livelier there. Disappointed with the size of show and lack of stands this year in comparison to previous years. No food provided for members The NHS as a main sponsor was inappropriate and in terms of exhibitors the public sector/private balance was wrong. Felt a little lacking in exhibitors of a business nature. Dominated by IT companies and quasi govt bodies was my impression Optional comment Wasn't very impressed with the show,only found one exhibitor that interested me.Found it all to be abit dry! The additional workshops put on in the morning were brilliant - effective marketing company and Pure 360 made great presentation Was a bit disappointed in the exhibition - not enough stands Very noisy - arrrgh the tannoy! Events did not happen properly or conflicted. Not very well run. Seemed a bit amateur. A shame Sussex Enterprise staff were unable to direct me to one of the workshops The closing time was not clean on anything I read, until after I was refused admission. I have e-mailed Gill Edinburgh I was disappointed in the lack of businesses with stands at the show. The majority of exhibitors were advisory/ support services I was late in booking to attend, the workshops were booked up. I attended the additional fringe sessions - very good Not enough delegates or stands. Cost makes it difficult for businesses to justify. Professional branding, though. Poor number of exhibitors, felt a bit thin. very gloomy hall where the exhibitors were. would have expected better coffee facilities There was no representation of any manufacturing companies there. Does nobody actually make anything in this country now? Great marketing this year, but the event didn't meet up to expectations Not as many exhibitors as expected, the "networking" at 8am was NOT networking at all as no one hosted it Exhibition was a bit 'thin' Could not find pre-event info about time of Digby Jones speech, assumed that it would be a.m. Would have preferred more, higher level activity in the main hall. The fringe sessions were excellent and I ducked out of 2 pre-booked workshops to attend them - v glad I did. lack of energy and excitement Felt less supported as an event in terms of stands and attendees not unexpected but qulaity down as a result, one main Bank poor Although some poor communication regarding timings for opening address and background noise caused some issues. Having exhibited in the past I did not expect a great show. I was not disappointed. Few stands and a poor range of companies fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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| Digby Jone's speech (if attended) | 49 | 0 | 9 |
| Comments: Couldn't stay until 3pm Digby Jones' speech was interesting, relevant and topical as well as humourous in places. He's always good to listen to. Did not attend Brilliant Excellent choice of speaker, thought provoking and insightful commentary without James Caan's ego! didnt have time to see him didn't attend as couldn't find enough to do to fill the hours until he spoke, so we left I didnt really know what to expect - I probably thought we would be preached at - however it was enlightening and enjoyable. Did not attend Excellent painter of the big picture and great protagonist for British business Didn't atend Did not attend Unfortunately I missed it as was not prepared to hang around for 2 hours waiting for it Very entertaining and informative did not attend Great stuff, could have been tightened up and deliverd in 30 mins + 10 mins questions Unfortunately I have to leave at 2.00 pm so missed the keynote speech Digby started out extremely well but then went on and on for far too long. had to miss this Ther was a two hou gap between seminars. Thia was far too long. An inspiring and humorous talk, full of insight as to the future of British business. Excellent overview he needs still to be in the job! Brilliant as always After a slow start, I felt it was relevant, informational and engaging Great speach Did not see this didnt attend this Didn't know who thye keynote speaker was until the day itself - a wasted marketing opportunity of your own. He was excellent. The best public speaker I have ever attended Na Inspirational speech High expectations but he delivered An inspirational speaker who was current and relevant I am President of the Institute of Sound and Communication Engineers I thought the Audio was very poor No bass cut on Mics etc I expected a motivational/inspirational speach, but it was a story of Digby's working life which was interesting, but unexpected Did not attend although speech was excellent at the Premier Members Lunch. Always good especially when he has a dig at our French cousins. Pity there was not a full house. Did not attend. Whole objective was for new potential client, and due to low attendance of the show this was extremely difficult Very inspiring and encouraging. fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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| Mark Froud's Speech (if attended) | 16 | 85 | 38 |
| Comments: Assume Mark spoke in the welcome session at 9.30 - couldn't be there at that time Did not attend Did not attend Did not see sorry again didtnt have time to see him didn't attend as couldn't find enough to do to fill the hours until he spoke, so we left Did not attend Didn't attend Did not attend did not attend An interesting speech with few political punches pulled. did not see this Poor - cut out football refereces - they detracted from the punch of his messages. Not present didnt attend this NA Did not attend Missed opening session ticked box as had to.. Didn't attend Did not hear it. Did not attend. Whole objective was for new potential client, and due to low attendance of the show this was extremely difficult fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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5. Were your expectations of the following met?
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| The main exhibition | 9 | 77 | 41 |
| Comments: Smaller than previous years, but was still a potentially successful exercise. I was astonished how long it took me to understand what most of the stands were selling as they were so poorly presented. As above, not many stands. However, were easier to locate and walk around than previous years Less suppliers stands than I imagined there might be. Also thought it may be open to non SE members (for a small charge). Exhibitors stalls disappointing Good range of exhibitors, well laid out, business like but relaxed atmosphere Perhaps the venue is too big for the show now? More help for exhibitors may raise the quality of stands? Much smaller than I remember, the venue is not too big for it. Did not seem to be a buzz around the place very poorly supported -the cost of having a stand is excessive and this is probably a reason The event is too expensive to exhibit at and therefore there were not enough business exhibitors. See above comments, not enough stands or enough variety seemed fewer exhibitors than previous years - a lot of IT people, not much variety Optional commentBest thing about the show.I picked up some interesting hints and tips! Good lively interesting presenters! good mix of exhibitors, well laid out - shame I wasn't there to buy I was disappointed in the lack of businesses with stands at the show. The majority of exhibitors were advisory/ support services Exhibition was about what I thought it would be, perhaps a little lower than I expected on the number of company's exhibiting Less stands than expected, not v busy delegate no.s. Many bus. support exhibitors, not enough real businesses exhibiting. Cost! Found it difficult to really concentrate on what people were offering. small stands and limited space and terrible lighting! See above, I left after the ten minutes it took to tour the show. Very disappointed. Not a lot of business' there as expected Looking for new suppliers or customers Terribly empty even at lunchtime - probably because not enough networking and workshop events going on Too many stands from one or two businesses, not enough versitility Average see above The Exhibituon Shells were utilitarian and the overall layout was not appealing. See above. Would've been helpful to have a exhibition stand map & exhibitors list before the event. Microphones for workshop speakers. fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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| Money Money - R is for recovery, not recesison (Workshop) | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| Comments: Same speaker as last year. - Boring and of interest to sixth form level business fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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| Tender Zone (Workshop) | 5 | 12 | 2 |
| Comments: Useful information as far as I could tell - it was very noisy outside the room so was hard to hear The noise from the Exhibition could clearly be heard above/through the partitions, it was awful! I wanted to learn more about tendering for government contracts. I managed to grab some time with Andrew Shaerf at end of sessio made some great new roads into sussex partnership. address was clear and concise and will help us do business with them The NHS speaker here was brilliant. I run an SME of 2 employees yet he helped me lose my fear of tendering to large organisation fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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| The New Shape of Training (Workshop) | 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Comments: I thought this was to be about trg & employment issues - instead it was sales, I was not the only person to be confused by this This was a very poor event as no information was given to take away, Good for information but NOT to MASTER any skills as advertsied The content was quite different to what I had expected and wasn't relevant to me fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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| Digital Marketing - Search engine optimisation (Workshop) | 4 | 23 | 5 |
| Comments: Very difficult to hear the speakers over the general noise I would have liked to know more about the tricks of the trade. Generally, we were told what to do, but not how to do it. Very difficult to hear speakers as the seminar was held nearest the entrance and the speakers were not provided with microphones This was not a workshop. It was a presentation. Too noisy, couldn't hear speakers. Believr content was good but frustrating. Content fine but difficult to hear and session curtaioled by being summoned too early for Digby JOnes. I could not hear what the speakers due to noise from the exhibition needed Mic's An excellent workshop and comments received on all workshops very good. I think these saved the event by encouraging visitors. The second speaker, in a wheelchair, spoke from a height lower than the listeners in rows , so we couldn't hear. Need a mike. OK, a bit over my head technically, but I learnt the importance of using IT to get ahead in business. More time was needed for this one, please repeat as a breakfast event Background noise from the main exhibition made it very difficult to hear the speakers. Thoroughly enjoyed the informational presentations given. fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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| The Secrets of Getting Maximum Exposure for Your Business (Workshop) | 6 | 21 | 6 |
| Comments: Excellent seminar with useful tips and enthusiastic speakers. More interactive, but too noisy. Speakers struggled to hold attention. They did well under circumstances. I could not hear what the speakers due to noise from the exhibition needed Mic's Similar to Digital Marketing workshop. new Shape of Training I thought was to be about staff motivation! What happened?? Well presented, but a 20 minutes too short to be of real value. Rushed to cover material and not enough time for case study.Pity Again not enough time, this could have been better presented, do you check the ability of these trainers or just use volunteers? Not entirely their fault - they couldn't be heard as there were no microphones and the PA system continuously interrupted Very poor acoutsics in the enclosures Interesting but very rushed as the key Note speaker was next on. The Ambient noise and intrusive PA announcements. Workshop should have been in a separate room from the Main Exhibition. fIP185 clikyiwnfhrr, [url=http://chayfrvhzptt.com/]chayfrvhzptt[/url], [link=http://hhlf QFckix yhvfxrpebiaa, [url=http://bqthorhvbzmr.com/]bqthorhvbzmr[/url], [link=http://ueub kAYLYg iljswvpdqucn, [url=http://nnmsjhyomvza.com/]nnmsjhyomvza[/url], [link=http://xmvn |
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6. Did you make new contacts?
| Suppliers | Yes | 62 | No | 45 |
| Customers | Yes | 74 | No | 45 |
| Competitors | Yes | 29 | No | 58 |
7. How did you make new contacts?
| Networking sessions | Yes | 36 | No | 25 |
| Pre arranged meetings | Yes | 16 | No | 34 |
| Main exhibition hall | Yes | 88 | No | 16 |
| At a workshop | Yes | 19 | No | 35 |
8. What is the biggest issue your business is facing?
| HR/Employee | 1 |
| Finding skilled employees | 0 |
| Training staff | 4 |
| Getting paid on time | 6 |
| Financing new ideas | 8 |
| Funding the business | 19 |
| Marketing and selling | 80 |
9. Our Staff
| Did you speak to any Sussex Enterprise staff? | Yes | 114 | No | 26 | ||
| Were they warm and approachable? | Yes | 111 | No | 6 | N/A | 13 |
| Did they help you answer your question or find someone who could? | Yes | 86 | No | 8 | N/A | 31 |
| Would you like to receive our monthly newsletter? | Yes | 92 | No | 24 | ||
| Would you like to find out more about joining Sussex Enterprise? | Yes | 16 | No | 25 | N/A | 73 |
| Would you like to appear in our publicity and marketing material? | Yes | 75 | No | 40 |
