Although it may feel as though the office Christmas party is a great time to let loose and go crazy, in actual fact this is the worst thing you can do! Here are some tips to make sure you follow etiquette at Christmas office parties to make it memorable, and not regrettable…. · Maintain a work focus. Remember that this... View Article
Summer seems like a great time to hold an event, however there are things you need to take into consideration if you are organising a summer event… Consider the heat! It seems almost too obvious to mention, but you need to consider your attendees in the heat, and make sure that there is shelter from the sun, and air conditioning.... View Article
A good community event takes time and man power to organise, so here are some tips for running successful community events! Get a team together: You will definitely need a team to help you out, and it is important early to establish your goals, and ensure that everyone understands the aim, and has the same focus. It is very important... View Article
For a long time many companies have felt that they need to ‘oversee’ their employees to ensure that work is getting done, and that they are giving up some control if they don’t. They have also had images of employees sitting around all day, getting nothing done. Well times have changed, and having workplace flexibility has made some companies realise... View Article
It is said that the success of your events largely depends on the staff that you hire and therefore, it is important that your attendees can relate to your team. When it comes time to find the right staff for your event, here are our some tips to help ensure your success… Know what your client wants and understand the... View Article
If you have a great idea for an event, you want to make sure you can execute and finance it. Good event planning starts with a realistic estimation of the costs of your event and how it can be funded. If you are looking at getting an injection of funds to get your next event up and running, here are... View Article
When it comes to consumer payments, there has been a lot of change in recent times. Australia is one of the biggest users of contactless payments globally, and over the last decade, Australia has grown to have one of the highest smartphone penetrations in the world. Australia has also experienced a dramatic decline in the use of cash. In 2014,... View Article
With so many charities and good causes to support, it is important to do your research and ensure that your money will be used for the right cause, and also that the charity actually receives your donation. Here are some simple guidelines and tips to ensure that you can be comfortable making your donation… Donating to an overseas charity can... View Article
Are you presenting at your upcoming event? Mastering public speaking can take a long time, however following are some simple ways to instantly improve your presentation skills. Answer questions when they are asked: Firstly, you should always repeat the question out loud so that the rest of the audience can hear, and secondly, you should answer questions as they are... View Article
It can be difficult to ‘switch off’ from crazy work mode to simply relaxing and spending time with family and friends, yet it is important. Nearly one third of all Australian workers will not properly ‘clock off’ this holiday break- work will get done and that is great, but what if you just return to work exhausted , without the... View Article