There was a lot to see at last year’s Office show. If you missed any of the excitement, here is PA Life’s pick of the products, venues and services on offer, such as Event Prop Hire (pictured), which can theme any event, whether it be a corporate function, product launch, exhibition stand or private party. In addition to rental stock, it offers a bespoke design service and boasts in-house graphics and printing teams who can create an array of customised possibilities to make your event unique. eventprophire.com
CIBTvisas
CIBTvisas is the world’s largest expeditor of passports and visas, providing a fast, easy and secure solution to the business travel community. With more than 30 offices in 11 countries, the experienced specialist offers high levels of customer service to travellers worldwide, including the largest TMCs and many corporate organisations. cibtvisas.co.uk
Errands Plus
With a busy work schedule, it’s hard to find time to run personal errands. Errands Plus’s vetted London-based team can help with tasks in all parts of the UK, Western Europe and the US. The company also offers corporate partnerships to help increase productivity by taking care of personal business for employees. errandsplus.co.uk
Cafepoint
Research shows switching from a kettle to a coffee machine increases productivity and morale. Cafépoint, together with the industry’s leading manufacturers, brings the café experience to your office for a fraction of the price with its range of state-of-the-art bean-to-cup coffee and fresh-leaf tea machines. cafepoint.co.uk
First Class Traveller
Small- to medium-sized companies have a tough deal when it comes to getting discounts on hotels based on volume. First Class Traveller offers members a chance at special rates by aggregating their total buying power to generate the volume of bookings required by top business venues, such as the Savoy. firstclasstraveller.com
Friends House
Euston-based conference and meeting venue Friends House has unveiled the next stages of the transformation of its large hall. The aim is sustainability and the 1,100-capacity hall will be fitted with a skylight, solar panels, energy-efficient lighting, wall insulation and heat exchange systems. It’s set for completion by late 2014. friendshouse.co.uk
The Keyboard Company
The Epic mobile projection keyboard connects to smartphones, laptops or tablets via Bluetooth and with a flick of a switch projects a full-size QWERTY keyboard onto virtually any flat opaque surface. It is fitted with a rechargeable battery and doubles as a virtual multi-touch mouse. thekeyboardco.com
Magic Whiteboard
These Dragons’ Den winners have created a portable whiteboard you can make in seconds. Tear off a sheet from a handy roll and use it anywhere. It sticks to walls, windows or doors using static, so there’s no need for tape or the telltale marks it leaves behind. magicwhiteboard.co.uk
Stabilo
Stabilo’s showcase was its new SMARTball 2.0, an innovative ballpoint pen with a touchscreen tip. Its design makes it easy to switch from taking notes to tapping on your tablet or smartphone, no matter how you hold the pen. The document-proof ink is refillable and it comes in right or left-handed versions. stabilo.com
Truly
Tired of looking at boring gift ideas? Truly believes that an experience makes the best kind of present. It’s something you do; something you remember. Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts, luxury restaurants, staff incentives, or you’d like to say thank you, Truly can find the most memorable experiences. givetruly.com
Ricoh
Gone are the days of bulky projectors. Ricoh’s ultra-short-throw projector has a distance of just 11.7cm, which means you can place it inches from any flat surface to display an image. Plus it’s small enough to carry to off-site meetings and is available with wireless network capabilities. ricoh.co.uk
The Rooms at Browns
Steeped in history and style, the former courtrooms at Browns St Martin’s Lane are in the heart of Theatreland in London’s West End. This Grade-II-listed building has been fully refurbished with considerable panache. There are four atmospheric rooms of various sizes that can be tailored to suit any occasion for up to 200 people. theroomsatbrowns.co.uk
