Following on from our #goodservice theme that we analysed last week (read here) we have kept the momentum of #EYorksHour going by introducing conversations on quality suppliers for the theme this week.
Quality suppliers are important for helping you maintain a reliable reputation, occasional discounts, loyalty and having high standards as well as being able to deliver your product, service or event. During the hour we discussed networkers selection processes and how they find good, suppliers, whilst sharing ideas about what makes them ‘high quality’.
As usual, #EYorksHour embraced the theme and engaged with brilliant examples of their suppliers qualities and recommendations for other companies to use.
According to our networkers, here are a few top tips:
How do you develop a relationship with your supplier?
@EastRidingMums Be clear about what you want your supplier to achieve and explain your brief thoroughly
@ChefmartynShaw It’s a two way street, being good to each other ensures more cooperation and better service all round
How do you find quality suppliers?
@EastRidingMums Word of mouth is very good but opinions do vary.
@emilys_events We like personal recommendations for #qualitysuppliers and nice people to work with.
@S_Fleming12 I keep a look out when on social networks, ask fellow designers and family/friends. Ask for samples if you can! #EYorksHour
@Utopia_Creative We have met a few #qualitysuppliers through Twitter and #eyorkshour and we like to develop relationships through face to face meetings
@andallthingnice Word of mouth recommendations & fab packaging
@WINNERHull Word of mouth, partnership working, networking :) Word of mouth is probably the best one #qualitysuppliers
How do you know if someone is a quality supplier?
@S_Fleming12 I go a lot on recommendations for #qualitysuppliers for my products/design work. I find the better companies communicate better too.
@beerinabottle We were down in Derbyshire at the weekend to meet some brewers to make sure we have #qualitysuppliers for our beers.
@RPMSLetting Recommendation in the first instance, expertise in action, personable, reliable and prompt invoicing.
@Reinedesgouters I do a lot of research to find my wine suppliers. I like going to see them and how they work when possible. #EYorkshour
@SwannAutomotive #qualitysuppliers affect our work massively, quality of product, price, delivery time all matter #EYorksHour
@ManarInfo I go a lot on recommendation but will always try before I buy if I can!
Who are your quality suppliers?
@AngelicAngelsJo We like to use local whenever possible and would recommend @Lee_Creative (design agency) @mandymiller17 (chalk board artist)
@S_Fleming12 I would recommend @GFSmithpapers in Hull - they are reliable, personable, helpful and prompt with communication & delivery #EYorksHour
@ChefmartynShaw I use all local @raftersproduce for fruit & veg, cammish for meat & @oceanreward1 for local east coast fish and shellfish!
@Amantishop Some of our best #qualitysuppliers are local producers & artists - @CwestClaire @TheBuntingTree
@S_Fleming12 I think my recent recommendation makes me a #qualitysupplier of wedding stationary #eYorkshour : pic.twitter.com/jfwdsIlYoh
Highlights:
Yesterday #EYorksHour networker @ChefmartynShaw tied the knot and during his ‘last night as a single man’ participated with #EYorksHour on Tuesday.
Also in this weeks highlights, @YorkshireAles have announced their collaboration with @thechillijamman and All Hallow’s Brewery to make their very own Chilli beer. Described as a lightly chillied, lightly smoky, ruby ale 'Hickory's Ghost', and is available now from Yorkshire Ales in their shop and HERE
With a recurring focal point of local businesses working together, @LouiseFTPgas shared with us the brilliant press release featured in The Hull Daily Mail about @MaruMarket - A grocery home delivery business supporting small independent shops, including #EYorksHour’s favourite @croftscakes. Read the story below.
@MaruMarket is a fantastic concept and not only do they offer great produce but they also offer value for money. Be sure to check out the website: http://www.marumarket.co.uk
@EastRidingMums is part of the UK's only network of hyper-local online magazines dedicated to providing support, guidance and information for all mums in their local areas. They are offering to review child friendly businesses on their website, please take a look: http://www.eastridingmums.com
EYorksHour success:
A few weeks ago, we told you about the success of @RPMSLetting meeting @kickstartTYACS through #EYorksHour and are now supporting the charity throughout the year to raise funds for young people with cancer who deserve a kickstart!
This week @emilys_events announced how their upcoming fundraiser #SwishShimmerandShine will be supported by @whistlesballoon with a supply of balloons after meeting through #EYorksHour.
Isn’t that just brilliant?
We would love to share more stories here, so please let us know about yours!
Interesting fact:
Did you know that if you are having trouble with your internet signal, you can sing D-I-S-C-O to the flashing lights on your router and it will instantly recover! - Okay, so that’s not entirely true but it made us giggle knowing that’s what @pierce_jo was doing at the end of #EYorksHour on Tuesday!
All together now, D-I-S-C-O ...
Favourite photo moments:
We have a couple of adorable animal photo’s this week after we were joined by @bridlingtonpark for the first time.
Here is the new baby Joey:
Also Harris Hawk was too cute to be missed:
Upcoming events:
Tonight join @Amantishop in the opening of their new art exhibition for an evening with local artist, Pascale Oakley. You'll be the first to see her new collection of work, while you enjoy a glass of wine. It’s free and you can find more details here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-pascale-oakley-tickets-10467076307
@HullVolley are having a Showcase day on Sunday 9th March at Trinity Academy to help promote volleyball in the area and how great would be if many of the #EYorksHour participants took a stroll on down to watch the game?! A few have already pledged their attendance, how about you?
@emilys_events presents Swish Shimmer and Shine on Thursday 1st May at Lazaat. Follow the link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/EmilysCharityEvents
Top contributors:
@andallthingnice | @EastRidingMums | @HullVolley | @DTPoffers |
@kickstartTYACS | @DaisyAppeal | @ResinBond | @pierce_jo |
@RPMSLetting | @ChefmartynShaw | @BristolStMotors | @ManarInfo | @GrimsbyAirlie | @BeverleyHour | @emilys_events | @DaisyAppeal | @S_Fleming12 | @ManarInfo | @beerinabottle | @HullVolley |
@Reinedesgouters | @labelmedia | @Utopia_Creative |
@AngelicAngelsJo | @jollysmithuk | @F1_Driver_Exp |
@ERidingCricket | @SwannAutomotive | @SlaithwaiteHour |
@ElementSafety | @besttabletco | @Playforeless | @ShorewoodParks @musicandmymummy | @MoranaBlue | @YorkshireAles | @Pollinatr | @EcoClean4Good | @LouiseFTPgas | @Krissie_Akrill | @EYtraining Purple House | @WINNERHull | @whatacatch123 | @Amantishop | @weddingguideliz | @BLA East Riding | @bridlingtonpark | @Danbo | @atombeers |
Final note:
Do you want to promote your business/ cause / event further by being a guest in our #spotlight60 segment that is going to start in March? If you would like to be in our spotlight, then please read further information HERE and email your interest to eyorkshour@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone who participated, we look forward to tweeting you again next Tuesday between 8pm - 9pm.
Have a fantastic week! :-)
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Following on from our #goodservice theme that we analysed last week (read here) we have kept the momentum of #EYorksHour going by introducing conversations on quality suppliers for the theme this week.
Yesterday #EYorksHour networker @ChefmartynShaw tied the knot and during his ‘last night as a single man’ participated with #EYorksHour on Tuesday.
Congratulations on your wedding and best wishes from #EYorksHour!
@MaruMarket is a fantastic concept and not only do they offer great produce but they also offer value for money. Be sure to check out the website: http://www.marumarket.co.uk
This week @emilys_events announced how their upcoming fundraiser #SwishShimmerandShine will be supported by @whistlesballoon with a supply of balloons after meeting through #EYorksHour.
Did you know that if you are having trouble with your internet signal, you can sing D-I-S-C-O to the flashing lights on your router and it will instantly recover! - Okay, so that’s not entirely true but it made us giggle knowing that’s what @pierce_jo was doing at the end of #EYorksHour on Tuesday!
@kickstartTYACS | @DaisyAppeal | @ResinBond | @pierce_jo |
@RPMSLetting | @ChefmartynShaw | @BristolStMotors | @ManarInfo | @GrimsbyAirlie | @BeverleyHour | @emilys_events | @DaisyAppeal | @S_Fleming12 | @ManarInfo | @beerinabottle | @HullVolley |
@Reinedesgouters | @labelmedia | @Utopia_Creative |
@AngelicAngelsJo | @jollysmithuk | @F1_Driver_Exp |
@ERidingCricket | @SwannAutomotive | @SlaithwaiteHour |
@ElementSafety | @besttabletco | @Playforeless | @ShorewoodParks @musicandmymummy | @MoranaBlue | @YorkshireAles | @Pollinatr | @EcoClean4Good | @LouiseFTPgas | @Krissie_Akrill | @EYtraining Purple House | @WINNERHull | @whatacatch123 | @Amantishop | @weddingguideliz | @BLA East Riding | @bridlingtonpark | @Danbo | @atombeers |
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