If you're planning a corporate outing, or run corporate hospitality events, then you might know exactly what you need to do in order for your event to be a success. If you're not sure, then here's what you need to think about.
1. Remember to plan ahead, so that your venue and guests are available on your chosen date.
2. Choose a theme or corporate event venue that will appeal to all of your guests, and not what you'd like to do. Just because you're a big sports fan doesn't mean that all your guests are, and so might not really appreciate your choice of venue. Why not find out more about your clients so that you choose somewhere appropriate.
3. Don't forget to send out invitations, and make sure that there's dress code, or instructions about what clients need to bring. You might be going paintballing during the day, but having a meal later on.
4. Remember to combine business with pleasure, and so don't talk shop all the time. You're spending relaxing time with your clients, out of the office, so don't keep trying to sell to them.
5. It's important to treat clients as equals, not showing off to your bigger or smaller clients. Just because a client isn't spending a lot with you at the minute, doesn't mean that they won't, and the opposite is also true.
6. Don't neglect your guests, and spend all day with your staff, or your most important clients, or your friends. Why not introduce clients to each other and see if they can do business together as well? You'll definitely want to mingle and make sure that you don't end up talking to the same people all day.
7. Although you'll want to impress your clients, you don't want to go overboard. It's a fine line between putting on a fantastic corporate event, and being too lavish. You don't want your guests to think that you're charging too much for your products and services. You don't have to spend a fortune to entertain your clients, and nobody will be impressed if you start talking about money, or showing off.
8. Check that everything is taken care of by the venue, so you'll need to ensure that drinks and refreshments are included. You won't want your guests to have to pay for their drinks or meals. Is car parking included? Will you have exclusive use of the room or venue?
9. You'll want your corporate hospitality event to be a fun day out for all concerned, so why not leave the planning to the experts? You'll want to be able to relax and spend time with your guests, and not worry about a thing.
10. It's important not to focus too much on the cost of your corporate event. You'll want your clients to remember the day for a great location, good food, and good company.
Now you know more about hosting corporate events, where and when will your next corporate hospitality event be?
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