The Software House was chosen to replace a legacy platform with a new all-in-one solution that would support Speakers Corner's growth and help them attract corporate clients.
Speakers Corner operated a custom platform. The system's limitations prevented the company from attracting business clients.
They needed a comprehensive overhaul to support their ambitious growth goals.
Partnership goal:
-> Develop a new, efficient platform that would enable Speakers Corner to scale its operations.
Speakers Corner
Speakers Corner is a leading speaker consultation and booking service with over 20 years of history.
The company provides access to keynote speakers, motivational speakers, after-dinner speakers, award hosts, conference facilitators, and comedians for conferences, corporate events, award shows, and other special occasions.
INDUSTRY
Events, Marketplace
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
SERVICE PROVIDED
Platform re-development
Challenge
For years, Speakers Corner operated a custom platform that initially met their needs.
However, as the company grew, the system became inefficient. The existing infrastructure was unable to support the company's growth ambitions.
The company needed to rebuild its platform to better serve the needs of both its clients and internal team, improving workflows while providing the stability and functionality required to compete for contracts with major corporations.
Key challenges
Rebuild the inefficient existing platform from the ground up
Create a system that works for both customers and Speakers Corner employees
Enable efficient order placement through detailed client forms
Support internal workflows, including offer preparation, hotel booking, and cost calculation
Improve platform stability and operational effectiveness
Build a foundation for attracting globally recognized corporate clients
The platform rebuild was essential for Speakers Corner to cater to the needs of event organizers smoothly and at a large scale.
Solution
The solution we designed was meant to:
Streamline the entire booking process
Redesign how clients place orders by filling in forms
Give the Speakers Corner team gained tools to prepare offers, book hotels for chosen speakers, calculate costs, and manage all aspects of event coordination efficiently
Process
Development
Our team began the project with a thorough analysis of Speakers Corner's workflows, strengths, weaknesses, and elements that required immediate attention.
Based on this analysis, we created a balanced and user-friendly all-in-one platform for both customers and Speakers Corner employees, providing all the desired features.
Partnership
The Software House team integrated closely with Speakers Corner's organization, functioning as an extension of their internal team. This close collaboration enabled continuous platform improvements and adjustments in response to evolving business needs.
The Software House has established a long-term partnership with Speakers Corner, which has lasted over eight years.
"If you are looking for someone to develop a system for you and you don’t have a clear idea of your business – then maybe The Software House is almost too good for you. They will not give you the answers but rather make you get the answers for yourself, so you can get the system that you need. They are more than just a software company. They are the partner who will help you achieve what you want to achieve."
Nick Gold
Speakers Corner
Outcome
The new platform enabled Speakers Corner to support over 1,000 events annually.
→ It attracted clients such as Volvo, Bentley, BP, Unilever, Waitrose, Toshiba, and Vodafone
→ It began an 8+ year technology partnership that continues to drive business growth
→ It supports more than 1,000 events per year
