This is the time of year where we are all starting to look forward to the Year-end functions and of course a long holiday! But it is also at this time that business professionals need to take extra care on Social Media. In South Africa, Facebook is still the most popular social media network with 11.8...
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8 Types of People you will see at a Year-End Party
1. The Observer Observers are not too keen to meet other people and usually keep a safe distance. They are sceptical by nature and won’t trust easily. The best way to handle them is to find a common interest to talk about, that should get them to loosen up a bit and have a conversation....
Year-end functions that say Cheese
Year-end Events and Parties – yes it is that time again when you have to start planning your office party! Do you feel like every year your event is just the same and this year you want your corporate bash to stand out and be remembered, then consider creating the right kind of memories with...
Event Planning and the Importance of Décor
“There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” Douglas H. Everett People sometimes think that Event Planners are odd creatures and on more than one occasion it has been suggested that we have a scatter-cushion...
Engaging your guests for a successful event
Once all the event planning has been done, the tables set, food prepared, décor teased and perfected – there is a moment of quiet anticipation when the people who have been busy with all the final touches look to the door and imagine the faces of the people entering the room. The aim of any...
The Ingredients for a Successful Event
Your type of Event will largely dictate the choices you make when deciding on your venue, entertainment, food, music etc. And this can have a huge impact on the success of your event. As Event Organisers we have a keen eye for detail and we know the right questions to ask to ensure that the...
Back-to-School Themed Event
It may be many years since you last slinked around the corridors of your old school but never too late to immerse yourself in enormous fun pretending that you’re back at school! Dust off that old school uniform to wear with your half-mast tie, school cap and don’t forget the chewing gum and that cheeky...
Networking at corporate events with the intention to succeed
The calendar should be filling up nicely for the year with various meetings, gatherings and functions. In order to get the best out of a networking event you need to be prepared. These events offer the opportunity to make a solid connection with many people that can really make a difference to your career. So...
Season’s Greetings from The O Company – your Event Organising Specialists
The O Company would like to wish all our loyal Customers and Suppliers a joyous holiday season and a smashing New Year!!!
Etiquette at Corporate Events
If you work in a corporate environment chances are you’ve been invited to a Corporate Event, Function or Party. This might sound silly and old fashioned but most people don’t know the art of good manners; this is something mostly learned through trial and error. But before you decline the invitation for fear of embarrassing...
