Here are some visitor testimonials from this years event.
"I had a marvelous time - one of the best exhibition events I have ever attended. A day well spent meeting new contacts and networking. Congratulations to the organisers of the event and I look forward to attending again in 2010."
Malcolm Young, Independent Financial Adviser, Premier Financial Protection Limited
“This exhibition has far exceeded my expectations. It was fun, it was stimulating, it was busy and all the exhibition staff were knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I have learnt techniques that I can use from the google university presentation for our website and I have learnt how to access funding from the Carbon Trust Scheme and have been inspired and motivated by Brad Burton! Thank you for an inspiring and entertaining day!”
Sarah Sharp, Director, WAXTiE ltd
"Thoroughly enjoyed the event and really enjoyed the speed networking."
Charlie Kemp, Project Manager, Split Pixel Creative Ltd
“I came along today for the networking opportunities but also to find out what other businesses there were based in Yorkshire, the speed networking was excellent, it was very well run and I couldn’t fault it, I met a lot of interesting people. I’ve been very impressed with the layout of the event, there’s plenty of room to walk around and places to network and there’s really good exhibitors here. I’ve really enjoyed it!”
Judith David, Senior Copywriter, Jcom
“I’m at the Business Yorkshire event today and I was here yesterday as well, it’s been a great event, I’ve got lots of useful contacts and talked to lots of interesting people”
Roger Poultney, Internet Marketing Consultant, Eagle Intermedia Publishing Ltd
“The exhibition has a great variation of companies, it’s easy to get out there and talk to people. The speakers have been very inspirational as well”
Angela Backhouse, Backhouse & Dibb Accountancy Services
“The speakers have been inspirational; I’ve learnt a lot and I’ve taken away a lot of knowledge and information.”
Emma Mathie, Director WM Security UK Ltd
“I specifically came to the Business Yorkshire event today for the speed networking and it has proved to be extremely successful and very valuable, made some great contacts in a very short period of time which is what it’s all about. Would recommend it to all wanting to do productive business in the future, thank you very much to Business Yorkshire for the opportunity”
Katie Young, Director, International Nail Education
“It’s been a very good event, lots going on and really enjoyed it very much, thank you”
Anne Jones, Topmatch Doncaster South
“Business Yorkshire has been absolutely amazing again, this is my second year coming here, why do I keep coming back, well, because it’s informative it’s friendly, it’s fun and the speed networking really works, so if you get an opportunity come on down and really do yourself a favour”
Traci Winterburn, Ask My PA
“Great opportunity to meet a lot of people and meet different businesses and great speed networking”
Benedict Hickson, Director, Compozanima Ltd
Here are some visitor testimonials from 2008's event.
"Business Yorkshire provided top class keynote speakers who freely gave their valuable knowledge, insight and experience to the benefit of all who attended. This was a priceless and thoroughly enjoyable opportunity for all entrepreneurs."
Kevin Wheatley, Garden haze, Partner
"Two excellent days, full of inspiring business owners, great speakers, great advice and rounded off with a few drinks meeting and networking with like minded people."
Andy Woods, Velofone , Owner/proprietor
"The tie-up with the Angels den was a real boost - a chance for the ordinary small business owner to meet influential and charismatic business people and try their ideas in an informal environment."
Becky Hoyle, Your Nutshell Ltd, Director
"Over all the event was well organised and well presented with plenty of advertising and follow up information."
Robert Brayshaw-Stevens, Triton Security, Sales Director
"Business Yorkshire recharged my business enthusiasm, gave me fresh ideas and sound information that I can use to improve my business."
David Earle, Safe in Tees Valley Ltd, Training Manager  Â
"An excellent event, very well organised with inspirational speakers and a fresh, new approach to networking."
Fiona Ashburn, Rudding Park, Marketing Manager
"I found the exhibition to be extremely useful for getting our message across to other organisations. We achieved the targets that we set before the exhibition and will definitely exhibit again next year. I was impressed with the diversity of the exhibition attendees."
John Hartley, Russell Telecom Ltd, Sales Director
"Lively, dynamic show with excellent quality exhibitors and participants, Looking forward to attending the North West version of this show in November as a consequence of my high impressions of this show."
Neil Harvey, ResQ Management Resources ltd, Financial Director
"Excellent event providing a wealth of new business opportunities."
Kevin Elliott, Yorkshire bank, Account Manager
"It was a great event and a chance to meet some extremely good contacts. I definitely recommend the event to any business that wants to expand and develop."
Rob Thomas, yournutshell, Managing Director