Event Trends 2022
The global pandemic has had a resounding impact on the $1.5 trillion worldwide event industry, which is far from restored to normal for the immediate future. And yet experts are already divided in their opinion when it comes to predicting what the future holds for events. Though nothing more than speculation right now, trends and forecasts for the coming few months speak…
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Virtual Christmas Party Ideas
Need some Virtual Christmas Party Ideas ? With all of the uncertainty around potential COVID restrictions, maybe you are not quite ready to commit to a full-blown Christmas party? Fear…
10 skills you need to be a successful Personal Assistant
What actually does a Personal Assistant do? Is it true that behind every great leader there is a great personal assistant? A good personal assistant is always well organised and…
Best Christmas Party Venues for 2021
This year more than ever, Christmas party venues are going to be in high demand. Colleagues and friends have only met up on Zoom for so many months and are…
New London Event Venues for 2021
London has always been a city full of diverse event venues. With the recent pandemic things have been very quiet, but behind the scenes venues have been preparing for grand…
What does it take to become a successful Virtual Assistant?
A Virtual Assistant (VA), is an independent professional who provides administrative, creative, and technical support to business owners, entrepreneurs and other busy professionals. A VA is basically a person, who…
Ideas for successful conference planning
Now Covid seems to be getting under control and there seems to be a clear way forward, many organisations will finally be planning meetings and conferences again. Zoom has had…
Gift Voucher Giveaway
Check out our fantastic Summer party venues and unique event spaces & when you book quote ‘GVA3’ to claim your gift voucher. It’s that simple! Call us or fill in…
Getting married? Why not go to church in a Ferrari!
Function Fixers are proud to be working with Brass Cars, who are a wedding car company but with a difference. No massive Rolls Royce or Bentley here, just a fabulous…
Event catering for special diets
Catering can be a huge part of event planning, especially if you have lots of guests to prepare for. As knowledge of different allergies has advanced, more and more…
What comprises a dry hire venue and why use one?
The term dry hire refers to rooms, event spaces and venues that are provided to event organisers usually as an empty space without any additional features included. This means that…
Is Hybrid really the future of events?
Did you know that hybrid events have been around since 2012? And currently around 97% of marketers expect hybrid events to be the primary focus of their strategy in 2021….
Go East: 4 unusual event venues in East London
When planning an event in London, mostly we think of the city with all of it’s majestic historic buildings and the cutting edge design of new contemporary buildings. Or…
Health & Safety Tips for Events
Every event – no matter how big or small – requires an effective health and safety strategy in place. Whether it be a small meeting or a festival the size…
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…
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…
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…