Hi Helen, tell us a little bit about yourself! I started in events in 1997 and spent 17 years in venue operations and proactive sales before I decided to switch and re-qualify as an event manager and marketer 3 years ago. I love this industry and I’m really passionate about what I do, I think…
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Networking events can be fairly arduous and some may say quite overwhelming. The idea of walking around a crowded event space and shaking nameless hands can seem like it’ll have little benefit at times, especially if you are flying solo at the event. However, networking events are key to forging successful business partnerships and invaluable…
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Ever wondered how to take meeting minutes? We got some insider tips on how to take meeting minutes. From researching to perfected note-taking, follow these top tips to properly prepare yourself for taking minutes. 1. Always have a purpose Take the time to check in with the organiser of the meeting to understand the purpose. Having…
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Ever Wondered How to Be a Good Personal Assistant? At HeadBox we work with a lot of PAs. So we know how to be a good personal assistant. We’ve been chatting to some of our regulars, and thinking about how to be a good PA. It’s fair to say they know their stuff, so we’re confident that…
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Event technology! Just when you think you’ve understood it all a whole new trend appears and changes everything. Again. Struggling to keep up? Never fear – Team Noodle Live are here. We create bespoke event tech packages to help #EventProfs make their events more streamlined and user friendly and to help them gather really interesting…
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Everything you need to know about planning the perfect event When you know everyone is relying on you to pull off a spectacular event, the pressure is on. When it comes to events there is a fine line between success and failure. But success can mean a tangible expression of your hard work and a…
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Why are brainstorming sessions so important? Some of the best ideas can come from a brainstorming session. There can be a lightbulb moment that then sparks a whole new project, or a new direction and focus for the company. And this project or direction could be a remarkable one. Everything starts with an idea, and…
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Our top 10 corporate event ideas will take your event to the next level! Corporate events – whether it’s the annual Christmas or summer party, a weekly drinks event or something extra special to reward your team for hitting those targets – they can have a reputation for being a bit generic. But if you’re…
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HeadBox is the proud sponsor of this year’s London PA Awards. We had a chat with Jackie Barry, a London PA Awards Champion. Hi Jackie! Could you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m a 23-year veteran as an Executive PA (for the last 15 years with the same international company) and I still…
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Headliner specialise in musicians and DJs for hire. If you’re on the hunt for a DJ to get you and your Guests into that summer party vibe, take a look at their top picks! This is the second in a series of blogs from our friends over at Headliner. They’re telling us all about how to…
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