Q & A


frequently asked question and  answers for an event with the speed network

Q and A 

So you are well informed of what happens on the night, here are some of the questions already asked that you may find helpful. 

Please contact us if there is something that has not covered here.

Bronwyn and Rosina 

When you register 

We ask you to tell us the name of your business or service that you will be chatting about on the night to ensure that you are not talking to a room full on like business roles or industry types.

What to expect 

  • Do I need to stand up and address everyone there? 

No, you sit face to face with every person attending and chat about you and your business.

  • How long does my pitch need to be?

Your pitch needs to be 2 minutes in total and should be solution based Informing people what your business or services offered for potential connection, business relationships, for future referral or collaboration. Once the initial networking movement finishes, there is the opportunity to reconnect with any members.

  • What types of businesses attend? 

We open registration to all business owners and entrepreneurs, and we do our best to make sure that there is a varied cross-section of industries or roles represented on the night of the event. 

  • Do I need to sign up for a specific term?

You can come once or register as many times as you like, there is no set membership period. 

  •  What do I need to bring?

Come armed with your business cards, and marketing brochures if you have some to give out. You can purchase a hot or cold drink on your arrival. 

  • Registration 

You're able to register directly online or contact us for the bank account details. You will receive confirmation that your registration has been accepted subject to bookings already in place from another like business or role.  

  • Movement 

Our movement is like that done at speed dating, done in pairs, requiring an even number of folks. We take registration to ensure all who attend have a person opposite to them at all times to connect to.    

General Information 

  • General Information

We meet at Moment, 85 Manchester Street and begin promptly at 5.30pm. Due to the fast pace, we network at we suggest that you have a snack before your arrival at the event. We finish at 7.30pm. 

 

Thank you for running such a great event.
I love the concept and it is good to get 20 different women each time. No double ups in industries.
It would be great to attend again in the future.

Hannah Duder CEO ~ indigo & iris, Christchurch