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Hosting a memorable corporate event can be beneficial for your business. It can do almost everything from boosting morale amongst the team to increasing sales for your clients. Successful corporate events do more than help a firm to nurture working relationships or create connections outside of the office. It can also be an excellent way to show appreciation and gratitude towards employees.

With the numerous benefits of hosting a corporate event, it is no surprise that many companies are looking for ways to host their own event. Whether it is to promote a product launch, celebrate accomplishments of the past year, interact with existing and potential clients or showing their appreciation for the team, a corporate event is an excellent opportunity to bring people together.

If you are looking to host the ultimate corporate event, one that your guests in attendance will be talking about long after the event is finished, then here’s a selection of ways to create a memorable corporate event.

Generate Buzz Around The Event

Before the event takes place, look at creating excitement around the event. Although a unique invitation might catch people’s interest, posting on social media teasers for the upcoming corporate event will help to build some excitement about the event. You can include photos of the venue, encourage people to interact by guessing what the theme will be or what entertainment there will be. You can discuss the dress code or ask for song requests.

By building this excitement around the event and encouraging guests to interact, you can generate enthusiasm around the event. As the date of the corporate event draws closer, guests excitement and energy levels will begin to rise in anticipation. As a result, this enables everyone to make the most out of the event from the second they arrive.

Think Outside The Box

Not all corporate events need to be held in a conference hall, where guests are provided with dinner and a show. Whilst these are effective ways, it can be challenging to make them memorable. You want your guests to enjoy themselves and the evening. However, if they remember very little from the event, then it will have done nothing for your cause.

Consider pushing the boundaries of what is possible and look at alternative venues to host an event. One alternative idea is a corporate festival. You can be creative in how you promote the event, creating festival tickets as the invitation and posting a festival themed line-up poster on social media.

Aside from being a unique summer party idea for your business, it also provides countless opportunities for team bonding, team rewards and brand promotion. Giving awards to employees or clients that are unique and off the wall will leave them with a memorable experience that they will talk bout for years. We are not just talking about a plaque or voucher but something collectible like an ongoing investment in stocks, bonds or precious metals that will grow with your time together.

During the event, you can feature music, food, moments to showcase the business and even offer a glamping experience. There are numerous corporate glamping experiences available, which can help you to create a truly unique and memorable corporate event. It could be an event that both employees and clients will be talking about long after the event has finished.

Continue The Connections

Just because the event is sadly over, does not mean your line of communication with attendees has to end too. Let your attendees know that you care. Take advantage of the contact information and profiles you have gathered during the event and use them to reach out post-event to keep in touch.

It does not need to be an in-depth message, it could be as simple as staying connected by asking for feedback on the event. Following initial follows ups, then you can start to create a dialogue between new and existing contacts. Maintaining this level of communication will help to foster the relationships created during your event and will help to increase the likelihood of additional business.

Capture The Day

For some guests, the memory of the event will be more than enough. However, as the organiser of the event, you will want to ensure that you have recorded how the day went. Invest in a photographer and even a videographer to capture all of the highlights of this memorable day. Having your event photographed or filmed will be beneficial for your business in a diverse range of ways. With the images and videos captured, you can share something that is tangible with your guests and all those who participated in the day.

For example, if you have a live band, they will most likely not pass an opportunity to have their performance filmed, neither would someone delivering a talk at your event. All those working the event might be appreciative of reliving the successful event through photographs and videos.

In addition to this, the photographs and images can be useful marketing materials for your business. All of which could prove to be useful when the time comes to host another event.

There are various details, both significant and small, that will help to create a memorable corporate event. From how the event is promoted, through to the event itself, such as a corporate festival, and even the days following the event, all help to create a lasting impression in the minds of all those in attendance. When planning, ensure that you cover all bases to create a corporate event that will have people fondly reminiscing for years to come.

Whether you’re a fan of gift-giving or not, it is something that follows us through life. Do you ever find yourself struggling to pick the perfect gift? Well, you’re not alone and sometimes it can really be difficult to know where to start.

Here are four useful tips that you can use to elevate your gift-giving game.

Get Creative

What do you get the person that has it all? We often find ourselves asking this question when it comes to gift-giving. So, why not get creative and make a gift with will be totally unique and one of a kind. You don’t have to be the world’s greatest artist to make a nice gift. For instance, why not purchase a scrapbook like these ones from The Mad Scrapper. You can print of some of your favourite photos and memories and stick them in. This will make for a very personal gift, and it can also be cost-effective.

Cater Your Gift to Your Recipients Interests

If you struggle to pick a gift, then a good place to start is by looking into your recipients’ interests. You could get them something related to their favourite sports team or band. This can be a great way to show your recipient that you have put a lot of thought behind the gift and you’ve really taken into consideration what they like and are interested in.

Use Quirky Gift Wrap

Sometimes, you can look beyond the physical gift and more into how you will present it. Sure, a gift card is a lovely gesture, but it can look a little lack lustre. Why not spruce up your gift with some photo wrapping paper from Dom and Geri. This is a great way to show your recipient how much thought you have put into the gift, and it can also be pretty hilarious too. You can personalise your gift wrap with photos, a favourite sports team or even with text. This is a great way to add a unique flair to your future gifts.

Turn The Gift into An Experience

If you really want to give your gift in style, then why not turn it into an event of your own. Send your recipient on a scavenger hunt to find their present and leave them little clues along the way. If you need some inspiration, then check out these scavenger hunt ideas from Billetto. Whether you hold the scavenger hunt in the house or around your local town it is sure to spark excitement and take your gift-giving experience to a whole new level.

So, there we have it. Four useful tips that can help you elevate your gift-giving game. There are some great resources out there on the internet which can help spark some more gift giving ideas so don’t be afraid to check them out. If in doubt, ask a family member or friend to help you out and work together to find the perfect gift. Let your gift-giving woes be gone!

Brighton is known for being one of the quirkiest towns in the country, UK, and there are plenty of things that you can do there that are a little more unconventional than your typical visit to the beach or Brighton’s pier. With plenty to do there as it is, such as the arcades, no matter your age or your preference there are many things for you to enjoy. However, you can take it one step further with some of these unconventional things to do in the wonderful seaside town.

The Beach Of The Dead

If you’re heading to Brighton in March, then you should consider heading to the beach to experience the zombies crawling around town. Halloween is celebrated hugely in Brighton so October is another great time to visit, but the crowds can get quite busy during this time. In March, you will be able to experience one of the most staple events in the Brighton calendar as of late and run away from (or with) the zombies.

Daily Poker At Rendezvous

Rendezvous Casino on Brighton Marina is one of the most well-known in the South of England for its weekly poker events, and league, cash games and festivals every year. With a packed full calendar, you can take on the poker tables at this exciting casino to be in with a chance of winning. If you’re looking for an unconventional Las Vegas experience in the heart of Brighton then Rendezvous is the perfect place to go. However, there is a strong chance that you will spot a few poker veterans in the casino on the tables, so before you go you might want to try out some online poker games in order to practice your skills, to leave the casino a winner.

Chess Boxing

Chess-boxing is a combination sport which is played in Brighton and is an exciting event for all to enjoy. This balances the mental and physical elements of both sports meaning there is a chance to win each way. Essentially, the bout is decided by a checkmate or boxing stoppage. You can check out some this event at some of the gyms in Brighton to really get a feel for the sport, giving you something a little more unconventional to do rather than walking on the beach.

Choccywoccydoodah

If you’ve seen the TV show then you’ll know what Choccywoccydoodah is all about. This renowned chocolatier is always worth a visit if you’re in Brighton, and here, you can try a number of stunning chocolate creations, amazing cakes, hot chocolate and milkshakes to tempt your sweet tooth more than ever.

Burning The Clocks

Burning The Clocks is a unique event where the locals from Brighton & Hove gathered together to make paper and willow lanterns which they carry through the city and then burn on the beach. This happens on December 21st every year, and is put together by Brighton’s community art charity Same Sky. This is a much-love event as it allows the locals to celebrate the festive season no matter the faith creed, age or ability. The event combines a family lantern procession with a fireworks display which over 20,000 spectators turn out to watch every year.

Finding holistic health solutions for depression may not seem an easy task. Therefore, people who suffer nervous breakdowns are more likely to depend on smoking as a way to ‘ease the stress’ than others. Can this really work though? Read on to find out…

Over the years, there’s been an unending debate on the health implications of vaporisers and other smoking alternatives. However, one of the most important topics is regularly neglected; this concerns the effects of these alternatives to the mental well-being of a user.

Research and Findings

Studies have shown that nicotine helps reduce the stress that accompanies a wide range of mental and emotional health conditions like Schizophrenia, panic disorders and most importantly, depression.

Since time immemorial, nicotine has been used in the treatment of several nervous problems. This is because when consumed, it aligns with certain receptors in the nervous system – hereby triggering dopamine, serotonin and many other neurotransmitters that are subsequently released. This helps to keep the user excited and elated – both of which are considered benefits.

More research shows that people suffering from depression and anxiety tend to be more addicted to smoking and find it hard to quit – as compared to those who smoke occasionally.

A survey conducted by the CDCP found that more than 30% of cigarettes smoked in America were consumed by people with emotional and mental health issues. There’s also a high percentage of people suffering from depression and other nervous disorders that are dependent on smoking.

However, many organisations – including some of the big names in tobacco – are introducing vaporisers, e-cigarettes and other NRTs (Nicotine Replacement Therapies) as a possible holistic solution or alternative to smoking addiction.

Although antidepressants and other drugs help with alleviating depression, dependence on smoking cannot be ignored. Sprays, patches, gums and numerous other aids reduce cravings for cigarettes, thereby helping them avoid the negative health implications of smoking tobacco.

Neeraj Bhardwaj, Chief executive officer of Loto Labs (a company that invented the first magnetic induced vaporizer) said: “Vaporizers and e-cigarettes release a vapour that doesn’t have the carcinogens contained in tobacco.”

He also added that “these alternatives should be considered a welcome development, because some therapy centres give patients gums and patches. Therefore, vaporisers should also be an option – especially for people in closed wards or those who have been rehabilitated at home”.

However, some institutes and organisations that deal with emotional and mental issues are not convinced just yet. Director of Media Relations at the US chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Bob Carolla, stated that the organisation has no standpoint as yet when it comes to alternative smoking tools. Nevertheless, he added that they are consulting experts in the field and also undertaking more research on the issue.

Vaping as an Alternative

Although more research is needed to determine the effects of vaping on mental and emotional health, it’s clear that this can have various positive benefits. Therefore, there are many reasons why it can be considered as an alternative to smoking, especially for people suffering from depression.

Notably, one study showed that the number of vaporiser and e-cigarette consumers has tripled , while another carried out in Italy also stated that alternative smoking could cut down a person’s average cigarette consumption and also reduce their symptoms of depression.

With these findings and likely conclusions, one can assume that vaping can actually reduce the symptoms of depression without having any adverse effects on the health of the user.

When it is time to get a new car, whether it is because your old one is now unsustainable and expensive, or because you have a freshly acquired driving licence, why not think about just getting a car that is new to you: a second-hand car, in other words? You may wonder why you should choose to purchase someone else’s old vehicle, but there are a number of excellent reasons why you should, and they range from saving you money to helping humanity become more sustainable. Let us take a look.

How Will Used Cars Save Money?

As well as the saving you will make on the cost of the car, which is the first and probably the biggest saving – more details to follow – you will have a vehicle that is in good running order and unlikely to need any moving parts adjusted, as sometimes happens with new cars that have not been run in properly. You will also pay reduced road tax as this is pegged to the cost of the car, and if you have opted for a compact model or ‘green’ (electric or hybrid) you will pay even less as road tax is based upon emissions and environmental friendliness.

When it comes to the cost price, if you buy a used car from last year – or even this year – you will pay about eighty or ninety percent of the cost of the vehicle when it was new. This applies, even if you are buying an otherwise brand new car with only a few miles on the clock! In general, vehicles depreciate at about twenty per cent a year, and you can expect to pick up a two-year old car in perfect driving condition for around sixty percent of the original asking price – a saving that lets you choose a better model than you had originally planned upon, or invest in installing some extras so you enjoy your ‘new’ ride even more.

Human Sustainability

As a species we are greedy and destructive and our appalling habit of discarding products that are still in perfectly good working order is aiding in the rampant over-use of the planet’s resources. Choosing a used car means that those resources are given a greater lease of life, and reduces the demand for new metals and minerals to be dug out of the earth, sometimes in a highly polluting and destructive way (although mines are trying to be more mindful about their activities these days).

Perhaps, by opting for a used car this time means that by the time you decide to invest in a brand new car for next time, you will get to be one of the first drivers of a type of environmentally friendly and sustainable vehicle whose mode of propulsion has not yet been invented!