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12 Commandments for Accountex 2015

20th Mar 2015
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  1. Plan getting there

London is a big place and if you don’t know where you are going it can be easy to get lost as I know from experience. The Accountex website has some helpful tips on how to get there and where to stay. Leave yourself plenty of time to travel to the show.

  1. Set out Objectives

Make sure you understand what you want to get out of attending Accountex. This year’s conference looks bigger and better than ever. There is a wealth of information available to you and by setting out clear objectives you will be able to plan which exhibitors you wish to visit and which seminar will be of greatest benefit to your business.

  1. Networking

Accountex is a great place to network, share ideas and build business relationships with professionals in the accounting industry. Be proactive and introduce yourself to grow your circle of business contacts. You can also meet with the attendees of Legalex taking place side by side with Accountex and join them for a glass of bubbly in the Champagne Bar “The Hub”

  1. Timekeeping

To get the most out of Accountex I’d recommend arriving when the show opens. Two days might seem like a long time but there is a very concentrated amount of information to get through. You might miss something by arriving too late or leaving early.

  1. Time out

Ensure you have your walking shoes on. Accountex is quite big and you will be on your feet a lot of the time. Take some regular breaks and time out for yourself.

  1. Seminars

There will be many keynote speakers and industry leaders speaking at any one time at Accountex. You will not be able to attend them all. Select your top seminars that you would like to attend and plan your day and breaks around the seminar timetable.

  1. Freebies

The exhibitors will have some interesting marketing material and novelty gifts available at the stands. You can stock up on some branded pens, notepads, water bottles and more. There was free ice cream last year and I remember seeing iPads, Macbooks even a supercar for the weekend being given away as prizes.

  1. Special Offers

Accountex will be have exclusive discounts and special offers available to delegates. These bargains might only be valid for the two days of the show. Read the free show guide to discover where you can capitalise on these offers. Some of the clients I work with saved £100’s if not £1000’s through buying their products and services at Accountex.

  1. Diary Ready

Have your diary in hand or easily accessible on your mobile device. It will be important to make appointments there and then with professionals you met. This will build a stronger and better business relationship.

  1. Business Cards

Ensure you have your business cards ready to exchange. You will meet a lot of new people and it will be hard to remember who you talked to if there is no business card exchange. Even worse people might forget who you are. I always have a pen and write on people’s card something to jog my memory when I look back through.

  1. Connect Online

In the aftermath of Accountex it can be easy to return to your day to day working life. Reach out and connect with professionals you have met at the show online through Linkedin, email, twitter, etc. It will reaffirm the relationship and you never know what new opportunity will be around the corner.

  1. Be Professional

While Accountex can seem like a day out, it will be important to remember to maintain a professional persona at all times. You might be there representing your company or, you could bump into a future employer.

To Wrap Up .....

Enjoy this year’s show and if you have time I will be exhibiting at the show with my company, BrightPay. Pop over to say hi. BrightPay offer payroll and auto enrolment software to bureaus and employers. Visit our stand at A630. Find out more about BrightPay at the Accountex website or at www.brightpay.co.uk

And yes, we have exclusive, Accountex discounts too. BrightPay will be offer delegates 25% off our software which includes free support. I look forward to seeing you there.

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