Planning Productive Corporate Event

Entertainment ideas from Aerial Artistry

If you’re going to throw corporate event, you should take the time to do it right. A great first step is to start making plans as early as possible. By laying the groundwork ahead of time, you’re more likely to end up with a truly productive and enjoyable event. Before you do anything else, sit down and create a checklist. It should include every step of the process. Use it to make sure that no stone is left unturned. Use the following information to create the most effective checklist possible.

Set a Budget: The first item on your list should be setting a budget. Without establishing a budget, you’re going to run into many hiccups along the way. Allocate funds for the venue, food, entertainment, drinks and the other things that go into making an effective corporate event. As you make decisions about each thing, knowing how much money you have to work with will make life a lot easier.

Create a Team: Unless you’re going to plan it all yourself, you should create a team to help you plan the event. Supply your event planning team with information about what you’d like to achieve. What are the goals of your corporate event? Why is it being held? Work with your team while creating the checklist to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
Choose a Theme: To avoid throwing a bland, boring corporate event, you should choose some kind of theme. The theme should mesh well with your goals. For example, a Vegas-themed event may make sense in some situations but not in others. Your theme could simply be for a classy, upscale event. By selecting a theme, it will be easier to make decisions along the way.

Select a Venue: One of the most important decisions you’ll make while planning a corporate event is where to hold it. Come up with an estimate of how many people will attend to ensure that you don’t choose a venue that is too small or too large. Keep your theme in mind so that your venue accommodates it well. Ideally, the venue should be in a prominent, easy-to-find location.

Line Up Entertainment: Successful and productive corporate events aren’t bland or boring. For that reason, it’s critical to arrange for some kind of entertainment. You can’t expect people to stay interested and involved when they’re forced to sit through seminars for hours on end. Luckily, there are companies that specialize in corporate event entertainment. Corporate entertainers like celebrity impersonators, aerial bartenders, cirque entertainment, strolling tables, and magicians are sure to liven things up nicely. In some cases, a corporate comedian may be the best option. Live bands and DJs are also nice options to consider.

Hire a Caterer: In addition to being entertained, the people who attend your corporate event will expect to eat and drink well. Nothing can tarnish the reputation of your company like providing low-quality refreshments. It’s well worth it to splurge a little in this regard. In some cases, the food can be based on the theme of the event. In others, you might want to choose a regional cuisine or have food brought in from a popular local eatery. Make sure that the drinks keep flowing too. As an added bonus, you might consider a unique option like a fondue fountain.

In addition to these steps, your checklist should include the creation of an interesting PowerPoint presentation. Everyone will expect to see a slide presentation; surprise them by showing them one that’s clever and compelling. By keeping these points in mind, your corporate event is sure to be exceptionally productive and well worth every penny.