Calling my southern Brothers.

Calling my southern Brothers.

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Hi this year I intend to go to a few trade style shows and seminars as I wish to fine tune my practice and embrace new technologies and developments in the industry.

I have kept my diary clear for Accountex in May which I intend to go to.

Firstly doing from the North I am not a big fan of London so wouldn't mind some advice on travel arrangements.

I am travelling down on the Tuesday night so that I am there sharp and fresh when it opens.

The flights I can get get me I to Heathrow which as I understand it will take 2 hours to get to Dockland.
As alternative I can get train to Kings Cross which I am assuming is nearer and less of tube ride.
Which is best idea I will getting in at 8.00pm.
Can anyone recommend a reasonable hotel in walking distance of the Excel?

Also does anyone fancy meeting up on the Wednesday night for a few Britneys and can anyone at Sift Media hook us up with
Some VIP action, I hear China Whites has an accountant special on a Wednesday.

Cheers I am looking forward to my trip to the Smoke.

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By petersaxton
20th Mar 2015 07:59

Digita

Why dont you arrange a visit to Digita as well? Their offices are in Canary Wharf.

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Glenn Martin
By Glenn Martin
20th Mar 2015 09:45

@Peter

I might well visit Digita although I suppose they will all be at Accountex as well.

i am going to the Digita Synergy Event at Harrogate in April which brings you up to date

with there software developments and other areas of interest. Thanks for the hotel recommendation I will check it out.

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Man of Kent
By Kent accountant
20th Mar 2015 09:49

Doing my duty

@Glennzy - it would have been good to catch up, unfortunately I've been called for Jury Service that week, so evenings will be for catching up on work :(

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By petersaxton
20th Mar 2015 09:56

Digita isn't at Accountex.

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By Paul Scholes
20th Mar 2015 11:54

Good for Digita

petersaxton wrote:

Digita isn't at Accountex.

It's not just Clear Books that see it as an expensive waste of money then? 

https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/anyanswers/question/accountex-it-worth-g...

I spoke to a number of exhibitors last year who had gritted their teeth and paid the charges only because "it's expected that we'll be here"

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By Stuart.thomson
20th Mar 2015 09:59

If you are going to the Docklands fly to City airport.

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By petersaxton
20th Mar 2015 10:07

Don't!!!

Stuart.thomson wrote:
If you are going to the Docklands fly to City airport.

Don't fly to London City Airport. The nearest airport you can fly from is Edinburgh.

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Glenn Martin
By Glenn Martin
20th Mar 2015 10:16

City Airport

i looked at city airport but no direct flight for me and the flight time was listed as 18 hours with 1 stop so I was assuming it must change at Dubai or somewhere.

@Kent jury service is interesting if you get on a case but there is also huge amounts of sitting about waiting. take your laptop you will probably get quite a bit done whilst waiting for the judge to get out of his Chambers.

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Glenn Martin
By Glenn Martin
20th Mar 2015 18:42

Digita
@ Peter Thomson Reuters are lsited as a exhibitor on Accountex website.

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By petersaxton
20th Mar 2015 19:23

Digita & Xero

I wasn't looking for "Thomson Reuters"! I also see that Xero will be there.

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By Scott Hider
17th Apr 2015 19:02

So it is just you then Peter?
Accountex has gone from strength to strength helping companies meet face to face with their all important clients whilst at the same time giving them a choice of 150 CPD seminars and workshops all for the ticket price of £0.00

A lot of passion and hard work goes into a trade show such as this and with a 70% rebook of companies and continued growth we aim to keep delivering value. Perhaps if you didn't succeed at the show you should reevaluate how you "engadge", it's all about people skills and you haven't won a fan here.

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By petersaxton
17th Apr 2015 19:23

I've got enough already

I don't need any more.

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By Scott Hider
17th Apr 2015 19:30

Sorry
I confused you with Paul. Glad business is good.

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By petersaxton
17th Apr 2015 19:40

Fans not money, clients or whatever you meant!

No problem.

Paul's a good guy - I like most things about him - except his politics!

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