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Planning an event comes with plenty of challenges. From finding the right venue and catering for all the needs of your Guests to sourcing third-party suppliers and managing your budget, there is a lot for first-time event planners to keep track of.  With so much going on, the last thing you need is to get…

5-star reviews can make all the difference when it comes to receiving enquiries from HeadBox. If you read our article, Power of Social Proofing, you’ll know how powerful online reviews can be for your venue. 61% of customers read online reviews before making a purchase decision, and this includes event planners.  Research shows this also…

Whether you’re just starting out with your company social media channels, or you’re looking to build on existing skills, our Ultimate Guide to Social Media for venues is a great place to start. Here we’ll cover the basics of setting up your company profiles the right way, and go on to cover the most important…

Sustainable events have never been more important. It’s time to change the way you plan events so you always have sustainability in mind. These simple steps are here to help you begin your sustainable journey and host more sustainable events. 1. Why is it important? In this day and age, it’s near impossible to be…

8 Easy Tips for Writing an Event Marketing Plan Events do not happen in situ. There are a whole host and pre-event and post-event marketing and planning steps that you should follow in order to maximise the impact of your event and prolong your success. Sometimes it can seem daunting but if you follow these…

Want to wow your Guests with perfect event management? You need an event planning survival guide. It all starts with small steps that create a solid foundation for event planning. With good management, corporate events have the same potential to be just as exciting as any B2C event. From creating a seamless pre-event plan to…

Ever wondered how to sell to corporate clients? Follow these 4 steps for the ideal end-to-end sales process. Selling to corporate clients has lots of different considerations, from establishing the right client and identifying their exact needs to the different types of outbound sales. As a venue, you probably liaise with corporate clients daily and…

Top Tips on LinkedIn Marketing for Venues There are plenty of reasons LinkedIn is an excellent tool for venues to use. First and foremost, LinkedIn is a free social media platform offering your venue huge marketing opportunities. There are over 575 million users on LinkedIn, with two new LinkedIn accounts being created every single second.…

How to avoid a crisis: learn from global experts with this event management advice Events management is challenging for even the most seasoned professional. With so many moving elements outside your control, there are always risks. As a PA or EA in a large company, you may be asked to manage events such as private…

You’re the first point of contact for staff and suppliers, plus a multitude of clients with their own requests. Your job is to manage all of these people to ensure that every event runs without a hitch. We work with brilliant venues and Venue Managers every day so we asked them what skills they think are most…