September has been a very busy month for me. Earlier in the month I was representing Norfolk House Consultants for our fabric houses at the BITA roadshows, and this week I have had a fantastic time representing as an agent the brands of Sandberg wallpapers and Art of the Loom fabrics at Decorex and Focus/13.
Although very tiring these events are great for meeting up with old friends and colleagues as well as the serious side of meeting and greeting new and existing customers to present our products.
A lot of time and investment in not only financial terms but also in the staff who make a significant contribution to ensure their brands receive the best from these exhibitions. Working long hours, in some cases continuing into the evenings for corporate hospitality and staying away from home all takes it's toll.
The planning and execution of the events by the organisers must also be applauded. In the past I have had to organise events on a much smaller scale, so I can appreciate what a feat this is.
And last of all, the visitors. Without the support of the visitors these events would not be of any relevance. Year after year we see an amazing turnout, even when times have been tough, people have attended because they know that these events are the best opportunities to see new products in situ and give them fresh ideas to help develop their business.
So, to everyone involved and those that not only took the time to attend but also invested in new collections for the future, thank you so much, and I look forward to doing it all over again next year.
John Northwood
