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Tuesday 17 September 2013
Upcoming Events
Buffed has many events on the horizon, with some of the exciting ventures listed below. Keep checking back here to find out more about events Buffed is going to take part in. With great moustache comes great responsibility and Buffed take moustaches very seriously. With Movember just around the corner, Buffed will be showing their support for this great awareness raising iniatitive. Buffed has partnered up with Julius Marlow to take part in the Spring Racing Carnival with shoe shine artisans setting up at Flemington during Melbourne Cup week to shine the punters shoes in between the excitement of the races. The summer of cricket is almost upon us, with Australia's greatest challenge coming in the form of an English cricket squad brimming after an Ashes victory in England. The first test will be held in Brisbane from the 21st to the 25th of November at the Gabba and Buffed will be on hand to offer shines in the Members Area.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
Little Creatures Dining Hall
Buffed performed its first mobile shoe shine at Little Creatures Dining Hall at 222 Brunswick St, Fitzroy on August 31.The shoe shine artisans were well received by all the diners and will continue to offer the service on the last Saturday of every month, which is great news for Little Creatures customers as their mobile shoe shines will be complimentary.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
VISA Showcase
Buffed was invited by VISA (Visual Industries Suppliers Association), to their annual VISA Showcase at the Sydney Showgrounds on the 12th to the 14th of Septemeber. The event was a great success, with Buffed given the opportunity to show off how the frachise works and the quality of work that our shoe shine artisans deliver. Can't wait for the show next year!
Tuesday 17 September 2013
Buffed partners with The Body Shop to make dad's day
In the spirt of Father's Day, Buffed partnered with the Body Shop to provide free shoe shines and make-overs for the public. Buffed set up two shoe shining sites in the Queen Street Mall at the front of the Body Shop's Brisbane Arcde location. Along with the shoe shine artisans, experts from the Body Shop provided this amazing service for Father's Day. The event was a great success for both businesses, with the public response being postive and encouraging.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
Wedding Collective Gala Showcase
Buffed attended the annual Wedding Collective Gala Showcase held at the Mirra Private Dinning and Events on the 21st of August. Buffed was invited along by Wil Valor, tailor, to show how important it was to have your shoes shining to go along with your suit for the big day. The Gala was a huge success for Buffed and allowed us to show the skill required to get that perfect shine. Buffed offers a mobile service to customer who wish to have a shoe shine artisan at their wedding or bridal party perperations.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
Julius Marlow
In August Buffed attended the launch of the new Julius Marlow store at Westfield Knox, Victoria. The event was a huge success that promoted both Buffed and Julius Marlow. Buffed is excited to continue the mutually beneficial partenership with Julius Marlow.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
AMSRS Gala
On Septermber 5th we attended the 1940's themed Australian Market & Social Research Society (AMSRS) Gala dinner at the Sydney Hilton Ballroom. The Leopard Lounge provided an appropriate atomsphere for Buffed's shoe shine artisans to show off their talents and transport the guests back in time. In the 1940's shoe shining was very popular and helped pass the time while waiting for trains and coffee. Which Buffed can do for you today while you wait for your morning coffee or before you head to that important business meeting.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
Sydney Event Showcase
The Sydney Event Showcase is Australia's premier exhibition for event idustry professionals and was held on August 14 and 15. The showcase brought together more than 220 industry suppliers and approximately 4500 event professionals. It was a golden opportunity for Buffed to shine in front of industry professionals and raise brand awareness. We can't wait to show how far we have come at next years Sydney Event Showcase!
Tuesday 17 September 2013
Next? The Future Of Business
On Thursday May 9, the University of Queensland's Business School ran 'Next? The Future of Business' a Q&A with Sir Richard Branson. The event was held to ask a panel of future thinkers a selection of questions regarding the future of business. This event was a great success with 1500 people attending and was one of the biggest business events of 2013. On the day Buffed set up a shoe shining site with a three man team displaying their skills to the future thinkers to showcase what Buffed is all about.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
APPEA Conference with URS
Buffed partnered with URS to attend the three day Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) conference from May 26 to 29. The conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre was a great success for Buffed and URS were ecstatic with the added customer service that Buffed offered their potential clients. Our shoe shine artisans went to work on the shoes worn by Petroleum and Mining Industry professionals, who were greatly appreciative and impressed with the service. Overall it was a great success for the Buffed team.