Planning a corporate party doesn’t have to be as overwhelming or complicated as it sounds. It’s all about breaking down the event planning process into simple, achievable tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n Corporate parties are incredibly popular, so you don’t want to drop the ball on this! As much as <\/span>1 billion is spent <\/span><\/a>in the UK on Christmas parties alone!<\/span><\/p>\n So, with that mind, follow the below advice and you shouldn’t go too far wrong. Let’s dive in!<\/span><\/p>\n This is the most crucial piece of advice throughout this article. So, if you take nothing else away here- remember to plan early!<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, when it comes to planning a party, you’re only as good as your vendors and suppliers.<\/span><\/p>\n You could be the best party planner in the world, but when suppliers let you down, you have a problem. So, by planning in advance, you give yourself more of an opportunity to research vendors, put backup plans in place, and plan ahead for any drama!<\/span><\/p>\n Once you have a date, you can work backward from there.<\/span><\/p>\n Venues in cities fill up really quickly. So, the first thing you need to do is set a date and then find a venue. Typically, Thursdays are popular for corporate parties because they don’t encroach on your employees personal time.<\/span><\/p>\n Our best advice is to send your colleagues a poll with a few potential dates to choose from. That way you’ll get a feel for when works best. Be sure to include a time for your coworkers to RSVP by.<\/span><\/p>\n Then, once the results are in, ping a save the date email when you’ve picked a date.<\/span><\/p>\n Before you can select a venue, you need to have a budget in mind. How much money do you have to spend on this event? Once you know this, you can curtail your venue search.<\/span><\/p>\n Now you have a date and a budget; you need a venue. We always recommend going on a site visit before signing the dotted line.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are a few things to consider when picking a venue:<\/span><\/p>\n You get the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n You should also find out who’s responsible for setting up and clearing away the event (you or the venue) and find out exactly what the quote covers (you don’t want any nasty surprises!)<\/span><\/p>\n1. You Can Never Start Too Early<\/b><\/h2>\n
2. Set a Date<\/b><\/h2>\n
3. Set a Budget<\/b><\/h2>\n
4. Find a Venue<\/b><\/h2>\n
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5. Be Prepared to Make a Lot of Lists<\/b><\/h2>\n