thebestof Bromsgrove event at Basepoint Business Centre last night was a big success. With 70 businesses attending on the night and lots of business and business leads passed around the room and a couple of great speakers, it was definitely the event to be at this week.
I would like to thank Basepoint Business Centre for hosting the event, Steve Feeney from Essential Marketer for talking on Search Engine Optimisation and Andy Gwynn from Action Coach from his presentation on using special offers to generate business. Thanks also to Mary Collin from Action Coach for running her workshop throughout the event and adding massive value to attendees.
The food provided by CP Catering was excellent as always!
I sent a survey out today asking for feedback from attendees, here are just a few of the comments I received back:
Was the event good value for money?
"Yes, extremely good value for money!"
"Absolutely"
"Very Good"
Did you generate any business or business leads? If yes how many?
"2 definite leads with meetings to be scheduled and at least 2 possibles."
"Yes, I generated two very postive leads"
"2 maybe 3 leads"
"I met some very good contacts, you have a good variety of people attending. I have 3 potential leads to follow up."
"Yes, I have one ladies party booked 1 potential new business lead and 3 potential reciprocation deals."
"4 Leads"
"8-10 leads"
What did you think of the venue and facilities?
"Venue and facilities were very good."
"Excellent"
"Nice venue and comfortable facilities."
"The venue was fabulous. It was wonderful to have air con, and I don’t think we would have survived without it. The parking was excellent and the coaching room was a great benefit. We sat outside at one point which was again lovely."
What did you think about the food supplied by CP Catering?
"Excellent - I wish I could have taken some home."
"It was a good standard buffet, vegetarian was well catered for."
"We use CP catering ourselves so I know the quality is good – I did hear good comments from other people as I was going around."
"It was very good. He was a lovely chap too, quite happy to come out and mingle not just staying in the background and we think that there are several business opportunities linked in with Cp too."
"Very good actually. Amongst the best I have experienced."
"Very Tasty"
What did you like best about the event?
"The number of attendees."
"Catching up with people"
"That the atmosphere is friendly and everyone is approachable, the time flew by and I chatted to loads of people. I find, and other people have said the same which is interesting, that at other events it is very difficult to speak to people despite them being in the same format, although I can't put my finger on why but think it is because the atmosphere seems oppressive, perhaps people are cagy or put up a front because they are wary of being sold something? I guess it is the people you get along to your events that make the difference."
"Relaxed atmosphere and good mix of people."
"Ian is a gentleman and a fantastic host. He is caring, attentive, generous and enthusiastic. Always coming up with innovative ideas, I’m really glad I found him."
"It proves work and fun can sometime mix"
What Didn't you like about the event?
"Can’t think of anything negative to say!"
"Nothing"
"N/A"
"Nothing not to like"
"Bit to warm but that wasn't your fault!"
How did the event compare to other business networking meetings you have attended?
"First Rate"
"I actually told several of the 'guests' (not yet members) how good I thought Best of Bromsgrove was and how useful the networking events are. There's just something about the Best of Bromsgrove that I like"
"Much better"
"Very well, well organised, well executed."
"It was one of the better ones I have atteneded, very well organised, you obvioulsy put a lot of hard work into it and it was noticed. The little touches like the flowers and ice lollies were nice and you made everyone feel welcome and relaxed."
"The best event I have been to in yonks! It was so relaxed, and yet so productive. Well done."
"Best one yet"