Want to book a live band? 7 key questions to ask the venue
If you’re looking for professional advice to book a hospitality event or milestone celebration, our team here at Function Fixers are seasoned party and event planners. Not only will we help you find the perfect venue, we’re also happy to assist with all the other little details that go into a successful event. Just give us a call on 020…
How to get the most out of your working day
Finishing your day tired and overwhelmed? Stressed or frustrated? How you manage your work day can make a huge difference to how you feel at the end of it….
How to write a friendly reminder email
Once you’ve got your event all planned and sorted, a weight will have been lifted from your shoulders. All that remains is for you to turn up and enjoy. Oh,…
How to choose a venue post-covid
What do we need to look for when choosing a venue for an event post-covid? Other than the most important factor of a sensible cancellation policy if government guidelines prevent…
5 unique corporate venues in the West Midlands
London may be full of wonderful event spaces but what if you are organising a business conference, corporate dinner or training event in another part of the country? We’ve taken…
How to choose the right conference venue for your event
Finding the best venue for your business conference, corporate training day or other company event can be tricky. Whether you’re in London or the provinces, the sheer choice of venues…
How to write a PA CV
To be a successful PA or EA, you will have superb organisational skills including strong diary management skills, ability to communicate efficiently at all levels, managing records, arranging all types…
Tips for Successful Diary Management
You think that you have done a great job squeezing in that last minute meeting into your boss’s diary until you realise with horror that he is booked into a…
Booking a venue post Covid-19; will it be safe?
The past 4-5 months have had a devastating effect on businesses large and small. Companies have held virtual events using Zoom and Teams etc, but nothing can beat the real…
5 favourite quirky conference venues in London
London has a great reputation as a location for quirky venues for vibrant networking events, product launches and meetings and conferences. There are numerous venues that would be perfect for…
Leeds Conference Venues, meeting rooms
Situated in west Yorkshire, conveniently close to motorways and airports and with an excellent rail system, you will find the vibrant city of Leeds with exceptional Leeds conference venues. So why choose…
Find the perfect wedding venue
Planning a wedding should be a really exciting time, but making sure that you book the perfect venue can be very stressful. So many venues have opened up their doors…
5 quirky private dining venues for client entertaining
Welcoming visiting clients from home or abroad is an age old tradition that combines business and pleasure. If you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to entertaining clients, here…
Find an inflatable water park near you
With the temperature soaring, why not head off to your nearest inflatable water park to cool off? These water parks have massive water slides, floating obstacle courses, climbing walls, trampolines…
Top summer party venues
There has been so much rain lately that it is hard to believe that it will soon be the longest day, then it will be all downhill to Christmas again! …
3 ways to make the internet work for your event promotion
From small business breakfasts to large-scale training and conference events, knowing your way around digital marketing is a key part to help you raise awareness and increase attendance rates. Here…
For high end results, choose a rooftop venue in London!
Where in London do you go to wow your foreign visitors? What are the venues that truly stand out, leaving a lasting impression on your delegates or guests? Whatever…
How to get the best value out of your venue finder
If you’ve ever organised a corporate function, business event or private celebration, you know how time consuming this task can be. From arranging the perfect venue to checking all the…
Top tips on planning an eco friendly event
At Function Fixers, we have a wealth of experience to help our clients find their ideal event space, whether you’re looking to organise a business meeting or conference, or a…
How to ensure your event AV is AOK
From small business meetings to large scale conferences, getting the right AV facilities in place can make all the difference between your event being a good one, a bad one…
Event insurance – what you need to know
Whether you’re planning a business function, a private dining event in London or a milestone birthday party, your head will be spinning with a hundred little (and not so little)…
3 top venues in London’s Barbican
The Barbican is an unusual architectural and cultural gem in the City of London, with plenty of choice for venue hire for corporate and private events. The Barbican Centre itself…
Favourite business venues in and around Belfast
Did you know that Belfast is one of the best places in the UK to host your business event? The capital of Northern Ireland has been winning accolades including ‘Best…
Go West: 4 unique and quirky conference venues in Bristol
When it comes to organising a business event or celebration in the West of England, Bristol is surely the ‘go to’ place. As a city steeped in history yet buzzing…
Events industry language – 5 terms you must learn
Whether you’re organising a milestone birthday party or a corporate conference, dealing with professionals in the events business is a whole lot easier if you speak their language. That said,…