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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Location is key for any event but if you’re looking for some fresh air and headspace for your delegates, the big cities are not necessarily the right place. When it…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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….

Whilst we are all really optimistic that business events will be back in 2021, there will undoubtedly still be a number of restrictions in place.  These are likely to be…

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…

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…

  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….

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,…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…