Rachel: I didn’t arrive until late Wednesday afternoon so it was quite quiet. I was able to speak to a few potential clients and existing clients which was nice to put a face to a name.
Gwyn: I love trade shows because I am able to meet old and new clients alike. Being the account manager for the fashion sector, Pulse is an important show for me to attend plus all the brands at the show are fabulous and I get to do a bit of shopping myself.
Lucy: May was a busy month for sales at BIDBI. We are now a 6-woman strong team, with each member bringing something different to the table making us a successful and happy team. I attended Pulse to meet many of my Giftware and Lifestyle clients.
Gwyn: I think it was finding some reusable rose gold straws that have a little carry case. I've been on the lookout for some since the news broke that everyone is banning plastic straws. But now I don't need to worry, I can sip my drink in style!
Rachel: The hall was full of fabulous jewellery and fashion products. I was able to get a free personalised necklace and loads of brochures for AW/18 collections. I’ve already planned what I want to buy!
Lucy: I met one of my favourite clients, Arthouse Meath, a social enterprise group and design studio. ARTHOUSE Meath creates unique artwork in an effort to showcase the talents of people living with severe epilepsy, learning, or physical disabilities.
Rachel: My next trade show I will be attending is Home & Gift in July. This is very much up my street so I can't wait to meet new clients and preview their products.
Gwyn: The next exhibition I'll go to is Top Drawer A/W. I love Top Drawer; it's always such a busy show and the buzz is amazing. If you're attending, be sure to pop by our stand and say hi!
Rachel: This was my first show where I was there from start to finish, so it was good to see how the whole process works.
Lucy: Museums and Heritage is one of the smaller shows that I attend. It has a very relaxed atmosphere and is visited by some big names, from National Gallery to the BBC!
Rachel: Our stand was right next to the café (pros and cons). It was great as we had a lot of interest while people were queuing up for a brew! It was a nice event as there was a lot of interaction, however, I didn’t feel too overwhelmed which was good. We had a lovely apartment in Kensington, so we were surrounded by nice bars and restaurants—bonus!
Lucy: This was the first time I had done a show with Rachel since she started at BIDBI in March and it was great seeing her in her element. We also had a cute apartment in Kensington which meant we got to explore an area we don't usually stay in!
Rachel: My next trade show I will be attending is Home & Gift in July. This is very much up my street so I can't wait to meet new clients and preview their products.
Lucy: We'll be at Harrogate Home and Gift where I hope to meet some more of my clients!
