Interview
December 2021
In 1990s The Corporate Event Market Started Booming And Harry The Hirer Became The One-stop-shop For All Major Events In conversation with Michael Firman, General Manager Exhibitions, Melbourne at Harry the Hirer Clients are vital for business to succeed and client relationships help strengthen and sustain a business. But ultimately, success is shared, organisers and suppliers rely on each other to grow. I’d like to think that our clients’ success can be linked directly to the service our company provides because without our expertise in delivering events, then an event would only remain an idea. ES. We would like to hear about the incredible journey and many of the key factors that have contributed to building the Harry the Hirer reputation in the industry. Michael Firman. The Harry the hirer story began in the 1970s when the company’s owner and founder, Rick Jamieson, bought some camping tents which became the first backyard party marquees. They were made of canvas and army green in colour. During the 1980s, the party market helped the business evolve from a start-up to a small business in a decade of extravagant private parties and home entertaining. By the 1990s the corporate event market started booming and Harry the hirer became the one-stop-shop for all major events. Today, Harry the hirer is the largest supplier for public & business events and a leading supplier in exhibitions, rigging, audio-visual and creative services. Our business prides itself on World Best product, customer service and client relationships. The mantra at Harry the hirer is Our People, Our Relationships & Our Product. Harry the hirer is also very unique – It is the only supplier that provides a complete in house solution, this gives our customers a genuine turnkey solution in event supply. ES. Tell us more about your company and how it provides a one-stop solution for clients of all sizes? Michael Firman. As a full service event supplier, we have invested in all elements of event supply and delivery to minimise the need for clients to deal with multiple suppliers.
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Clients benefit from this unique business model as it provides them with a single point of contact. As a complete in house solution, this gives our customers the confidence of dealing with one company who assumes responsibility for managing all the logistical requirements associated with event delivery. Working across all these facets of project delivery means our
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