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When asked how what they gained from
The Big Idea events, delegates said:
I have “fine-tuned’ many concepts that I previously
took for granted. I have become more knowledgeable in my job of
work. I am certain that with that knowledge that I have gained,
I am going to attract much more business from now onwards.
Very worthwhile - thanks
Enjoyed the negotiation games and info talks
Information on business plans, feasibility studies, negotiating
and HR labour law acquired.
Broader perspective.
Invaluable knowledge on certain aspects of business related to my
business. Well worth the time and money spent.
More ideas on creativity, the awareness that being employed by someone
else is not the be all and end all.
Ideas on the development of R&D projects.
Reinforces forgotten learning.
Motivating on adoption of business, rekindling of energy, wanted
to and DID learn more – the professor was brilliant (Branding)
as was the product design.
Knowledge, new business contacts, some of my ideas has been expanded.
Some great contacts and a number of gems of information to take
back to my business.
Branding concepts, grounding of basics and super innovation ideas.
Different ways of managing ideas.
Strategic business planning and feasibility study.
Better insight into patenting, legal issues, encouragement to persist.
Support and contacts.
Achieved all of the above objectives although some presentations
were more beneficial than others.
Inspiration, new ideas, motivation
Knowledge and power and I have found that TBI, whilst it has repeated
much that I already know, has given me new insight.
Valuable insights into basics of business that cannot be overlooked.
Motivation for the fun of business. Seeing others in the same boat
is inspiring too.
Motivation to improve customer relations and business practices.
Inspiration and also to measure the trends of the day.
An overview and many different aspects of entrepreneurship.
A broad spectrum of how to grow from here and ascertaining that
we had the right product for the market.
Made some contacts, learned some lessons, but as it was mostly geared
to new businesses there was a lot I already know.
Event should be hosted more often.
Experience/practice as a first-time presenter exposure. Time away
from work to reflect.
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Gain knowledge – Hearing people talk about their experiences.
Get motivated – hopefully going to put what I learnt into
action.
I have definitely gained greater insight on new marketing trends
and started to think more innovatively.
Great insight into labour laws and negotiation skills.
Back to basics with additional insight. Gets the blood pumping.
I obtained lots of new information and networking.
Skills, knowledge, motivation.
It has been very entertaining. Have been able to consolidate ideas.
Free drinks J
Various V.C funding available.
With just the short talks and a bit of info, I already see a much
greater picture of business. I feel the need to develop myself and
my related business in detail. I feel empowered to be a CEO of a
large organisation.
Good overall info on business management.
Inspiration, motivation, direction, ideas, to-do list.
Meeting different people and gained some valuable insight.
To see if I have what it takes to start a business e.g. product
and knowledge and determination.
Networking. Confidence to start own business.
Lots of resources/information on all aspects of having/running a
business.
Affirmation on some topics I had read on and exposure to new sources
of information.
Knowledge of the business world out there. Opportunity to reflect
about my work. Gather ideas I hope to apply in my work situation.
Expanding my network, marketing my own business.
Knowledge and practical advice.
Creativity workshop with Truida of Synovation was most useful. Negotiation
was a good introduction. I know now what I don’t know and
know how to address the gaps.
The only thing that I gained is how to improve my swot analysis.
Entrepreneurial skills, opening new business pros and cons.
New ideas, confirming the basics, a feeling of support for SME’s,
wide range of resources, interesting people.
I have gained many ideas and some tools for me to organize the direction
in which my business is going.
Made me realize that opening my own business is not as scary as
first thought.
Inspired to re-look my mission.
Great inspirational knowledge.
I have met lots of great people and really been given the opportunity
to think about what starting your own business entails.
Put plans into place for my career.
I’ve gained more motivation and learned that I can do it,
there are people that can assist me in this matter.
Basic business training management and planning.
I fully understood the importance of market research and how that
benefits business. Self development as well.
Basic business tips and inspiration.
Emotional growth and inspiration.
Networked (met other people)
Insight.
Knowledge
Skills, knowledge, confidence to start an SME. Broad understanding
of a variety of aspects. Learning, basically, to be an industrialist.
Knowing how the dots are connected and why.
In order to be successful is dependant on more factors than is commonly
accepted (Especially the talk on industrial design). By focusing
on an art/marketing based audience, using sound engineering and
design processes the available opportunities seem limitless.
Understanding feasibility study of industry you are interested in
before starting a business. Importance of analyzing skills of people
who will be working with me in our business.
Ideas, contacts, energy.
I have gained tremendous insight in facts on funding, branding and
sales. Very good guidelines on ‘how to start’ practical
steps of what to do. References (website/business cards/meet people)
that I can contact.
Good knowledge. Marketing products as an exhibitor.
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I found it to be a very useful networking opportunity, also learned
quite a lot.
I thought the legal seminars were pitched at too low a level –
most people seemed to know what its business structures are and
the advantages and disadvantages of these.
Inspirational. Practical tools of where to go to get support, funding,
etc.
The one downside was the legal lecture – content was great,
but the delivery in general public skills were poor, which was a
pity. Stronger speakers vital, as it is not exactly an inspiring
topic!
Information, skills on business.
Best topic: negotiation. Networking. Overall understanding of South
African business.
Inspirational. Found out other new services. Knowledge.
Became aware that negotiating skills can be very useful for business
partners.
Real training – future valuable workshops that they provide
for own use and for other people I come in contact with.
Broaden the scope in the direction of appropriate technologies for
business (i.e. open source). Decrease the ratio of business ‘coaches’
vs. business advisors (ie. fewer coaches.)
Energy! Exposure to other entrepreneurs at TBI is always an energizing
experience.
Exhibitor – gathered contacts and networking opportunities
– informed delegates of our training.
Confidence in self.
A new confidence to approaching the start up of a new business and
very refreshing.
I have learned quite a great deal on intellectual property rights;
however there was not enough time for the presentation.
Inspired and received good ideas for structuring my business.
DVD shown in place of David Venter’s presentation –
simple ways to influence people. Synnovation – steps to formulate
usable ideas after traditional brainstorming.
Most importantly for me is the purpose for starting own business
rather than my vision was initial thought and motivational factor.
Knowledge and motivation!
Basic business skills, loads of people who can assist.
Get presenters to take more questions from the floor.
Inspiration. Insight. Educated on business strategies.
Knowledge and inspiration
Understanding of the soft skills that affect business direction
and growth and ideas for innovations.
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Make it Fri/Sat
A big idea begins by looking at the big picture.
How to run my own business where to open the business, how to keep
my customers, how to make profit.
Networking, energised, inspired
Different perspective on operating systems and idea growth.
Motivation
A huge amount of affirmation regarding my idea and a huge amount
of trepidation about taking it to the market.
Networking was No.1. Enjoyed interactive learning. Good old finance
training.
I have learned/gained how to market your business and not just to
advertise for the sake of advertising.
Reassurance that I’m on the regular trail regarding business
planning, feasibility, etc.
Met loads of great people and learned a lot too.
Great ideas about marketing and branding.
Networking, new ideas, finance information.
Enjoyed meeting new people, perspectives,
Inspiration! Grow the scope of thinking. E.g. Branding.
I got convinced once again that I am at the right place on the right
time.
Understanding realities of start-ups. Appreciation of the “slog”
involved. Self-knowledge.
Wonderful networking and creating of new opportunities
Certainly feel more motivated and knowledgeable.
Broad knowledge, heads up for what to look out for.
Important issues have been highlighted such as branding and marketing.
Inspired to change the focus of my business, inspired by the success
of many of my presenters plus delegates.
Ideafarm –sensational! JAKK – super labeling session.
Thought the network potential is exciting. It has also given me
an opportunity to start educating Chaeli and Tamryn on business!
Met entrepreneurs who encouraged me to start my own business.
Some contacts and brought me up to date in many areas.
Previous 2003 event helped me plot my cause and stay motivated.
I now need Venture Capital/Expansion.
Primarily it’s around challenging my own thinking around how
I see myself on this journey. Some people would describe me as consulting
and I don’t relate to that. I think of myself as working independently
not even as running my own business and wanted to open my eyes more
widely. It has opened my mind to really grappling with it means
to run a business, enjoyed the vibe, casually meeting others.
Knowledge, motivation, inspiration
Important ideas and creativity and a lot of realization that we
are doing things right in our company.
Re-enforcement of business principles.
Gained knowledge, networking, approaches.
Knowledge, ideas, motivation.
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