What is the Show about?
The BT Small Business & Franchise Show is the only exhibition in Northern Ireland that showcases services, products, support and information for all Small & Medium Sized Businesses across all industry sectors including Tourism, Services, Manufacturing, Financial Services and Rural Enterprise. In addition for those considering a start up or franchise but not sure where to begin.
Where is the Show being held?
The BT Small Business & Franchise Show is being held in the Main Hall of Belfast’s King’s Hall, Balmoral, Belfast, BT9 6GU, Northern Ireland. Details on how to find the King’s Hall are available from their website; please click on the following link for more information http://www.kingshall.co.uk/new/visitorsguide.php
When is the show?
The BT Small Business & Franchise Show is being held on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November 2008. The Show will open to the public from 1pm to 5pm on Friday 14 and from 11am to 5.00pm on Saturday 15 November 2008. The Show ends on Saturday 15 November at 5.00pm.
Why Exhibit?
As an exhibitor you can have confidence in an exhibition that has a proven track record, (Dublin’s RDS June 2007, Dublin’s RDS May 2008 and Cork’s Silver Springs Hotel May 2008), run by SGMC Exhibitions widely regarded as one of the UK and Ireland’s fastest growing and innovative Exhibition Promoters and sponsored by one of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious organisations. The event is also endorsed and supported by a range of industry, commercial & media partners across Northern Ireland including UTV, U105, Bank of Ireland, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Invest Northern Ireland. High Profile Speakers including BBC’s Dragons Den Star Peter Jones, former BBC’s Dragons Den Star and founder of YO! Sushi, Simon Woodroffe and Brody Sweeney (Founder & Chairman of O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Bar Franchise) will be on hand presenting Q&A and Business Master Classes over the two days of the show. All Media Relations and PR for the event are being handled directly by Carlton Baxter Communications;
How will the show be promoted?
The timing of the Show is propitious in that it is expected to launch Northern Ireland’s National Enterprise Week, which runs from 17 to 23 November and we hope the exhibition will benefit from, and complement the promotion of entrepreneurial activity across Northern Ireland. A full outline of our media & marketing plan is available in our Sales Pack.
How do I book a Stand?
Booking a stand for The BT Small Business & Franchise Show couldn’t be easier; simply download our Sales Pack which includes a copy of our floor plan, rate card and booking form. Once you have identified a suitable stand, complete the attached booking form and fax this back to us. All details are outlined in the Booking Form. Please don’t hesitate to contact with any questions or indeed suggestions you might have about the show.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The BT Small Business & Franchise Show offers organisations a wide range of sponsorship opportunities including Headline Sponsorship as well as sponsorship of features and zones such as The Seminar Theatre, The Business & Networking Lounge, The Business Start-up Clinic, (Light) Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Management Zone and Delegate Bag Sponsorship. If you are interested in securing any of the above sponsorship opportunities or if any of the above opportunities are taken and you still wish to become a sponsor please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss further.
Advertising Opportunities
The BT Small Business & Franchise Show offers organisations a wide range of advertising opportunities to either enhance and support their participation in the event or simply to promote their products and services to the visitors of the show. Advertising is available in our official show guide distributed to all visitors upon entry in addition to delegate bag inserts. We also offer promotional panels throughout the venue, full branded and displayed to all visitors.