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If you are attending an event for the purposes of networking the chances are that you will want to convert those new contacts into business. Granted not all contacts made are a good fit for doing business but that doesn’t mean that the effort was not productive, personal referrals, endorsements or introductions carry a lot...

Hosting activities, challenges or games throughout the course of your event, no matter whether it be a seminar, conference or year-end function, this is a sure way to get people interacting & having fun! Challenge them Set your guests a challenge at the beginning of the evening, to be completed for a prize… For a...

There’s a new trend found at just about any event you attend these days: Lounging areas – couches, comfy cushions, ottomans & coffee tables, even some cozy blankets for guests to snuggle. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said; people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you make...

This year went by in a flash I’m sure you’ll agree! But it is at this time of year that we like to become quiet for a while, and reflect on all that we have to be grateful for here at The O Company. Firstly let’s look at the highlights and everything we’ve achieved this...

As with any industry Event Planning has generated a few misconceptions and stereotypes.  In reflection many can be seen as flattering because we must be making Event Planning look really easy. However, Event Planning is a lot like the duck that glides serenely on the surface, but its legs are paddling away furiously under the...

If you’re an Event Planner then you know that an Event is only as good as the Food that is served. People are happiest when they have delicious food in their tummies. But what type of food service will work best with the Event you are planning? Below is a quick guide to help you...

A social corporate event or function can be kick-started into a fun and memorable event if some Team Building Icebreakers are used at the beginning. It is natural for people to fall into their comfortable patterns when attending social events. This tends to manifest itself as people enter the venue and immediately seek out a...

Despite corporate functions being organised to disseminate specific information, it is the additional effort and attention to detail that ensures a successful event. One of the most important factors at a corporate event (after the programme) is the catering. Without fuel the conference attendees will suffer as the day goes on. If the subject is...

Corporate functions that make use of fun activities or presentation styles are more likely to get the message across. This statement is 100% true! We understand this instinctively, which is why we try to teach kids things in a fun way. This is not just because the lesson is more likely to be remembered, it...