4 March 10.00am - 5.00pm
5 March 10.00am - 4.00pm
Gaining new contracts and generating sales to grow the business will be prime objectives for companies exhibiting and visiting at Business South 2009. This unique event, whose reputation now spans a over a decade, remains fresh and innovative and is constantly changing to meet the needs of the South's business community.
Business South allows exhibitors to maximise their full potential through raising awareness, providing networking opportunities and driving increased sales, all under one roof.
Whether you are an SME or a large corporate organisation, the benefits of exhibiting or visiting are clear and this is an opportunity to develop and grow your business that you’d be mad to miss out on.
Business South is a business directory brought to life, representing the broadest cross-section of the regional business community.
Seminars
There is excellent seminar programme lined up for Business South 2009. Facilitated by Business Link, the seminar theatre plays host to 2 sessions per day, covering topics that can have significant impact on your business.
Sessions are FREE to attend. Spaces are limited and on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Wednesday 4 March
11.00am - Negotiating for Success
Need to increase your personal effectiveness in order to get what you want AND still be loved by your customers? Come along to this practical fun-filled presentation from “one of the
country’s best facilitators”.
Kiki Maurey
2.30pm - How to Grow Your Business Whatever the Market Conditions
Attend this fun and interactive seminar to receive high-impact, low cost ideas that really work! You’ll leave enthused and inspired (and with some great initiatives to implement right away)!
Peter Czapp, The Wow Company
Thursday 5 March
11.00am - Turning Even More Customers into Gold
10 Groundbreaking lessons to deliver real business results. Plus ‘Stand out from the crowd’ - 4 simple steps to creating an outstanding and more unique proposition for your business.
Dale Howarth
2.30pm - Hang onto Your Best Customers and Your Best People When Everyone Else is Losing Them!
Derek Williams, creator of The WOW! Awards, shares his top 3 inspirational, practical
and recession beating ideas for keeping great people and winning more business by delighting your customers.
Derek Williams
Speed Networking
Make new contacts, expand your business network and generate leads with short 1-2-1 meetings with other local business people.
12.45pm - 1.45pm - Wednesday & Thursday
If you are looking for advice and support to assist your business then this is the place to come. The area brings together all the ingredients a business needs to make it a success.
Meet The Buyer is one of the most powerful and busiest features of our Business2Business shows. It gives you the chance to do some serious business with some of the region's key organisations.
Whether you are a buyer or supplier, we will arrange the whole appointment from start to finish. To become involved, contact our Events Team on 01823 250930 or organising@jobserveevents.com.
Meet the Expert
New for Business South 2009, we will be hosting 'Hot Spots' for you to receive impartial advice for your business.
Experts booked in include: Jetstream Profit LLP; Oval Insurance Broking Ltd; Radcliffe & Co; SMJ Accounting Services; Taylor Made Training Solutions.
International Zone
Returning to Business South for the 2nd year, the International Zone aims to help you learn about the basics of trading internationally. Learn about the essentials of import and export, specific industry overviews and regulations and much more.
VIP Reception Club
Leading organisations from the South will be coming together in our VIP Reception Club. Attendance at these receptions is by invitation only, from the hosting organisations. VIP Receptions for 2009 will be hosted by:
Wednesday 04 March - The Rose Road Association; Radcliffe & Co; AQ Networking; Zee2A.
Thursday 05 March - Tasty Marketing; Wooden Tiger; Southampton & Fareham Chamber of Commerce.
Whilst you are at the show why not book a 20 minute business advice clinic with a Business Link advisor? Business Link provides the impartial information, advice and support you need to start, maintain and grow your business. Together we will consider the challenges you face and help identify the most appropriate way forward to improve the performance of your business. These are free of charge and bookable on your arrival at the show.
Network Cafe
The network cafe allows you to advertise for services wanted or services supplied! You can catch up with existing clients over a coffee or network with prospective customers. Always a great place to develop business relationships.
New Business Zone
Showcasing the products and services of the up-and-coming businesses of tomorrow, come and meet the South’s next generation of business and lend your support in the spirit of entrepreneurship.
