"The Expos are a great place for SMEs to network with others, and visit hundreds of business support providers who can help them set up and make running their business easier. We value the ability to exhibit at the expos, as they provide us with a unique opportunity of meeting with a wide range of business owners face to face."
Justin Hygate,
Group Manager,
Business Registries,
Ministry of Economic
Development
"We thought the expo was very worthwhile. We got a lot of serious enquiries and we have at least one new client as a result so far so that is great. If next year goes as well we will aim to re-book and build our presence at the expo each year. Thank you for all your help."
Sally Norling (nee Paterson).
Patent Attorney,
Pipers Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
"Around New Zealand, many business owners face the same predicament, there's so much potential in new mobile technology, but who has the time to learn it? The Expo offers an unbeatable opportunity for small business owners to gain the tools they need to develop their business without taking away what they need the most- time."
Tessa Robertson,
Event Marketing Manager,
Vodafone
"Getting to know who can assist you to grow your business is critical for SMEs. The Business Expos are ideal for that because they bring together under one roof many of the businesses and government agencies who can provide support to small business owners. I'd encourage SMEs to take a couple of hours out of their busy days to see what's on offer."
Hon Clayton Cosgrove,
Minister for Small Business
"Let me officially congratulate you all on a superb event. We have an informal 'de-brief' tonight with the expo partners, but initial feedback is that it was a very worthwhile event for sustainable business services to be part of."
Joanna McKay,
Sustainable Business Development Team.
Ministry for the Environment - Manatu Mo Te Taiao
"Let me congratulate you on a very useful and successful event, it was really valuable to us and we appreciated the help from Sarah Trotman and Associates."
Sophie Whiston,
on behalf of Unlimited Magazine
"Around New Zealand, many business owners face the same predicament, there's so much potential in new mobile technology, but who has the time to learn it? The Expo offers an unbeatable opportunity for small business owners to gain the tools they need to develop their business without taking away what they need the most- time."
Tessa Robertson,
Event Marketing Manager,
Vodafone