Testimonials
Below are a selection of quotes by entrepreneurs attending the Thirsty Thursday networking events:
"Essentially Thirsty Thursday is an inspiring event, where you're surrounded by like-minded people. When you're starting up a new business it's so easy to lose faith if things don't go as easily as you may have expected, especially in the current financial climate. However, hearing stories about other people's experiences as entrepreneurs - and even learning how things can sometimes get worse before they get better - means that you regain a bit of confidence in yourself. You realise you're not necessarily doing anything wrong and it motivates you to carry on."
James Huyton - Artist, designer and illustrator
"I set up my business with the support of The Hive and Thirsty Thursday was an important part of the help I received in those first years. It's a softer, fun event to complement the harder business approach of the Hive's training programmes. It's an excellent balance. Thirsty Thursday feels like light relief but you're still learning."
Debbie Bryan - Craft designer
"Setting up your own business can be extremely lonely and challenging at times. What I got out of Thirsty Thursday would keep me going for a few weeks afterwards."
Will Baxter - Design consultant
"Without events like Thirsty Thursday, it's hard for young business owners to meet the kind of people whose help, support and interest they might need. It's also important to demonstrate just how much The Hive is adding to the local business scene, particularly for young entrepreneurs."
Adam Roberts - Founder, Go dine
"Having been one of the guest speakers at Thirsty Thursday in the past, I feel it is a good opportunity to pass on the lessons learnt in business and hopefully inspire other young people to establish their own companies. For attendees, it's all about making good contacts and obtaining valuable advice from those who have already made a success of their ventures."
Ian Dodd - Director of Sport Lived Ltd
