Accurately forecasting revenue is vitally important to a high growth start-up. Often you will be looking to raise money on revenue being delivered at the time of the fundraise or based on future months. Forecasting is vitally important in securing your desired recurring revenue run rate. Based on my experiences at HeadBox I am going…
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2020 is going to be an interesting year for the events industry. We’ve identified 5 growing 2020 trends that venues should know about now to get the most out of the coming year. 1. Sustainability In 2013 the events industry began working towards a vision led by WRAP, a catalyst for positive environmental action, to…
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Working in the events industry is stressful. As a venue, you will be working closely with stressed event planners every single day. Event planners may be grappling with budgets in jeopardy, a lack of time and resource, high expectations and high-stress levels. With tensions high, negotiation can be difficult, and the struggle doesn’t end there.…
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Finding the perfect venue for your event is never an easy task. You only get one chance to make an impression when your Guests walk through the door, so taking your time and doing your research is all-important. Once you’ve narrowed down your options, it’s important to carry out site visits to make sure that…
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Once you’ve done the hard work of designing the agenda for your event, booking a venue that’s perfect and organising all the extras in between, it’s time to focus on ticket sales. You need to make sure your marketing is on point if you are going to hit your sales targets. Online marketing has changed the…
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Organising an event involves lots of planning and lots of decisions, and the decision to choose a venue is the one that will have the biggest impact on your event. At HeadBox, we work with event bookers at some of the worlds leading companies, and we find that they spend most of their budget on…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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