Plan an Office Party When You Are Not Giving Out Bonuses
Plan an Office Party When You Are Not Giving Out Bonuses. If you have given out holiday bonuses in the past and your employees have come to expect them. Do not make the mistake of overspending on a holiday party as a substitute for bonuses. Even if your company can afford a fabulous Christmas party, if […]
Ideas for creating experiences
Ideas for creating experiences. In the era of virtual offices, online companies and remote work teams. Hosting meetings or conferences that allow audience members to connect and interact in meaningful ways is more important than ever. That may be one reason that today’s event planners are focusing more and more on creating experiences rather than just […]
How to Pick the Best Venue for Your Event
How to Pick the Best Venue for Your Event. When planning an event, one of the first major decisions to make is the venue. Know what you want and what to look for so that whatever location you ultimately select is the best venue for your event. Naturally, a number of factors come into play […]
Find Food Choices, Flexibility and Fit When Selecting a Caterer
Find Food Choices, Flexibility and Fit When Selecting a Caterer. If you are like many people in today’s digital age, you consult online reviews when considering a restaurant choice. After all, someone else’s negative dining experience can save you the wasted time and expense. Good food can outweigh poor ambiance or a less than stellar […]
Floating Centerpiece? Yes!
Floating Centerpiece? Yes! How To Make a Floating Centerpiece for Your Next Event! Last week we brought you four of our favorite edible garden centerpieces. This week, we are sticking with centerpieces, but upping the ante. How about we put a little magic into it? Today we’re bringing you an original Clarke Allen Event creation […]
The Most Common Types of Corporate Events Search the site Search
The Most Common Types of Corporate Events Search the site Search. According to Meeting Professionals International, more than $122 billion is spent annually in the U.S. meetings industry. This money is most commonly spent at resort hotels, city hotels, suburban hotels, conference centers, restaurants, country clubs. And convention centers, but at the end of the […]
Business Etiquette for Corporate Events
Appropriate business etiquette is expected of everyone, especially at corporate events. That means most people learn meeting etiquette and how to conduct themselves at business events “on the job.” Of course, not everyone is completely at ease with knowing whether they are conveying proper business etiquette to corporate hosts, colleagues, and other guests. Keep in […]
corporate holiday parties
As event planners consider various options for this year’s corporate holiday parties (both of the client and employee appreciation types) many are looking for ways to control costs without compromising overall value. Of course, most corporate event planners are also seeking ways to create a cheerful, celebratory environment without appearing wasteful, which is a common […]
How to Negotiate With an Event Venue
How to Negotiate With an Event Venue. Event venue pricing can at times be incredibly confusing. From hidden costs, over night room hire charges, additional fees for service, minimum spends, additional service charges being added. Below we look at the best ways to negotiate in brief What’s your overall budget? Plan it fully, what do […]
2016 Chicago Cubs and Great Meeting Teams Have in Common
2016 Chicago Cubs and Great Meeting Teams Have in Common. Before the 2016 World Series is a distant memory, I want to share my observations about what made the Chicago Cubs so great and how those qualities translate to great meetings and events teams. 1. During the locker room celebration, Cubs executive Crane Kenney proudly […]
