TEESSIDE EXPO EXHIBITOR FAQs

Your space is 3 metres wide and a minimum of 1.5 metres deep. We also have double and premium sized stands available too.

There are no extras included with your stand, but a table/cloth and mains power outlets are available to rent if required.

You must pre-book any extras before the event, we regret we cannot add items on the day.

If you reserve and pay for a table and cloth we provide standard trestle tables which are usually about 1.8 metres long and 90cm deep.

This can vary in different areas but is at least 2.4 metres high unless otherwise stated. Please check with the organisers for ceiling height restrictions.

The floor is a non-carpeted metal floor. Under no circumstances can anything be affixed to the floor at any time.

You can use Blu-tak or any other non-permanent sticky pads to temporarily adhere posters or flyers to walls. Nothing can be affixed outside your exhibition area.

Power is NOT included as standard. If required we can supply a socket to your stand position but the charge will be £15 per socket and this must be pre-ordered.

No. You can only use pre-ordered, pre-paid and PAT tested and certified outlets we provide.

The venue cannot guarantee connectivity for WiFi. We have arranged for an external company to supply WiFi. Passes will be available for a small charge but further details will be supplied at a later stage.

For most it is down to location. Premium stands are often in areas of high traffic, high visibility or have larger exhibition spaces. Check the event floor-plan for full details.

There is no limit, you can bring as many as you choose.

We provide all your registered staff with a name badge. We do not provide name badges for delegates. If you forget to register someone or need to make changes then blank badges will be available for you on the day.

We will provide you with an email marketing template to send to your clients and contacts and we’ll also provide some pre-printed invitation cards if you’d like to mail something out.

We provide both a cafe and a trolley service to exhibitors as well as pre-booked packed lunches. You can order your chosen refreshments for delivery on the day.

Simply complete the booking form here to book your stand.

You need to make sure that you make full payment within 7 days of booking or your space may be released as we usually have a waiting list for spaces.

We try not to move any chosen and allocated spaces, however on rare occasions we may have to move you to an alternative space. Check our terms and conditions for full details.

We provide space as close to the venue as we can and these spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Yes of course ! We’d love you to participate in anything that’s going on on the day.

We’re able to offer advertising in the event guide, you can insert leaflets in to every delegate pack or you can have your literature distributed to each seminar attendee, click here or just ask us for details.

We offer main event sponsorship as well as area branding, email marketing, signage, event guide and bag sponsorship. For details and to find the right package to suit your budget, click here to drop us a line.

Please remember, if there is anything not included in our Exhibitor FAQs you’d like to know, just get in touch today and why not check out some of our other events at freshstartevents.uk

WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY AT THE TEESSIDE EXPO

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Presented by Sam Tate, Co-founder and Director of New World, and Marie Ranson, Commercial Director at Key Wellbeing.

 

 

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How to make government funding work harder for your business

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The Full 360

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Have you ever been frustrated by the lack of results from a certain marketing channel or campaign? The problem is quite often not that channel, but how it connects to everything else. During this seminar, we will discuss how each marketing channel needs to connect with one another to boost the results you get.

James Lees is the commercial director at Yellowbox and award-winning marketer. James has worked in digital marketing since 2004 and has helped countless businesses grow through digital

Podcasting - the next tool in your marketing tool kit.

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- How to structure you podcast

- How to use podcasting as a business promotion tool.

And building on the experience of delivering Darlington Stream Space Adam will share his insight and lessons he has learnt in the world of podcasting.

 

Adam Walker, Director of Hubspoke Media

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When Adam isn’t behind the lens or a screen you will find him donning his flat cap and walking boots and enjoying all things outdoors. Of course, he never misses an opportunity to take some great pictures while he is at it. And, you probably won’t be surprised to know that the Hubspoke name is a nod to Adams’ other passion – cycling!

 

 

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Circle Cloud are looking to cut through all the unnecessary noise with a seminar that focusses on the things that matter, and how they fit into the real world. Your business will be facing cyber threats and vulnerabilities every day, and we are going to tell you what they are, and how you can take practical steps towards protecting yourself against them.

Michael Povey is an IT professional who has worked in the industry for around 30 years.  He moved from a PLC to start Circle Cloud with business partner Tom Roberton in 2013. Since then, Circle Cloud have grown into a trusted brand by supporting small & medium businesses (SME's) with IT Support, Management, and cyber security, utilising the Microsoft Cloud.

Level up your Brand Personality Like a Pro !
Chloe Clover

Chloe Clover is the Co-Founder and CEO of the award-winning company Wander Films, a personality & content-first marketing agency that has curated 1,000's of social media projects for clients and supports national and international brands to #BeatTheScroll®. Clover appeared in the Forbes 30 under 30 list (2021), highlighting her as a trail blazer and new world entrepreneur. Clover was also awarded 'Emerging Talent' at the Entrepreneurs Forum Awards and ‘Businesswoman of the Year’ at the Tees Businesswoman Awards. Chloe, is a passionate advocate for the acceptance and representation of diversity and firmly believes that it's our differences that make us incredible.

 

 

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William Davies is a young entrepreneur, business owner, mental & physical health enthusiast.

His passion and goal is to motivate and encourage people to get the best results out of their lives whether that be in business or personal.

William started out in business as a kid, growing up helping his parents run the family business and eventually starting his own company at age 16. Along his short nosiness journey William has already had many failures and learnt many valuable lessons whilst owning and operating his own business. William now invests in startups and helps them avoid the same mistakes he made.

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With (too) many years of employed experience behind her, Louise stepped into the world of self-employment in 2018. Allowing for some much needed flexibility, she began working as a freelance administrator/Virtual PA for small businesses and not-for-profit organisations. This naturally morphed into a role that required a level of support within the digital marketing space for many of her clients. As a result, Louise has spent time honing her skills, experience and knowledge and now provides clients with support relating to social media (strategy and content creation), and email marketing.