Yvette Chatwin, General Manager at 30 Euston Square provides top tips for staying safe in the allergens minefield. When it comes to allergens and the UK’s allergen legislation, it’s imperative that the severity of its impact is understood, particularly by event organisers, which is a task that so often falls to PAs. This year the […]

Creating a successful corporate event can be nerve-wracking. But, with the right planning and support, it doesn’t have to be. Here are some top tips from Apex on how PAs can keep calm and plan on. Be strategic and set defined outcomes for your events upfront; this will make it easier to meet the expectations […]

BMA House gets to the fork of the matter on all things food at meetings and events. A staggering 93% of all event bookers and PAs surveyed by the central London venue agreed that poor catering ‘always’ reflects badly on an event. Food is top of the meetings agenda, with 31% agreeing it was what […]

Eat My Logo is a family-run bakery based in Chorley, Lancashire that specialises in producing high-quality edible branded merchandise that enables businesses to promote their brand in a fun and tasty way. The team believes passionately in producing high-quality products at competitive prices to meet the requirements of their customers, and all of their cakes, […]

Where should we hold our next event, we hear you ask? Good question. Choosing the right venue is essential to the success of your events, and getting it wrong could be a disaster. Helping PAs to make the right choice, here are a few things Apex suggests you consider when planning your next corporate event. […]

Thinking about meetings for the New Year? Enjoy a selection of free healthy treats when you book one of the stunning London meeting spaces at BMA House for January 2017*. Here are the team’s five essential tips for successful meetings in 2017. A breath of fresh air Regular breaks during a meeting or conference event […]

This winter, Thames-side events space The Deck will reveal ‘Moonshine Micky’s Speakeasy’, a unique destination hidden on the roof of the National Theatre that will offer a series of prohibition-themed Christmas party packages for a fun twist on seasonal celebrations. Guests will be taken on a journey to clandestine drinking dens of the 1920s from […]

It’s that time of year again; Christmas is almost upon us. As a PA, organising your annual festive party is no doubt rising up your to-do list. Research conducted by Love Energy Savings has uncovered exactly what the British public love about their annual work Christmas party – something that has become a tradition in […]

Live events are predictably unpredictable, with all kinds of challenges lurking around the corner to trip up even the most seasoned of PAs. But without a crystal ball, how do you avoid the unforeseen pitfalls that can derail your event without warning? Live event and exhibition specialist Apex presents five tactics to prevent a disaster. Assume […]

When organising an event at a blank-canvas venue, it’s important to get all the details right the first time. Europa International offers thousands of furniture and carpet options to help busy PAs ensure the look and feel of their event is en pointe. We interviewed Europa’s Events and Marketing Manager Helen Lowe to find out […]

Stuart Gavin, Sales and Marketing Manager at 30 Euston Square gives his advice for making the most of the festive season. Once again, this year has slipped past in the blink of an eye. It’s nearly the end of summer, and plans for Christmas are well underway. At this time, many PAs are often faced […]

Andrew Morrow, Head of Events at One Events, explains how the company offers something for every kind of corporate function. With three unique locations in the heart of London, One Events has the perfect venue for your next event. From 30-person intimate dinners overlooking Buckingham Palace to standing party venues for 800 guests, we have […]

Events are a tried and tested method for organisations to reach and engage with their audiences. With today’s demanding event clients and their guests always expecting a high-quality experience, creating that memorable event – for all the right reasons – is no easy task. So how do you deliver that wow event, on time, every […]

Checking out potential venues for your company Christmas party before you book it is a must. But what should you be looking out for? Follow Top Banana’s venue recce guide and you won’t leave a stone unturned. 1 Before you arrive Be mindful of the journey you take to get to each venue you look […]

Our friends at Top Banana present their top tips for organising a Christmas party to remember. A PA once told us that her new boss, the incoming CEO of the company, said to her: “I’m going to ask you to do a job that no-one will appreciate and no-one will thank you for. I need […]