Choosing the Perfect Venue Whatever your event, selecting the perfect venue is everything. It’s often one of the first things you’ll need to do. When the rest of the event planning hinges on the venue, it’s sometimes done in a rush. Often little thought beyond what’s available and in your budget. Choosing the perfect venue […]
So much is free these days, there seems to be a growing expectation of getting something for nothing – why would you ever pay to speak at a conference or event? Examples are all around us: The news is online, so we don’t buy newspapers, though arguably, quality editorial is becoming a thing of the […]
We all love a buzzword, don’t we? A few years ago in construction, BIM was all the rage. It’s now morphing into the ‘digital twin‘ (yes, we’re down with the kids at Limeslade!) and of course, ‘ConTech’. What about wellbeing? Everywhere you turn at the moment, somebody seems to be talking about the need for […]
It’s an increasingly common buzzword, but why should you be doing CSR? What is CSR? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) describes ways companies try to behave ethically and contribute to society. It is often associated with environmental action and sustainability. Whilst this is an important element of CSR, it also covers volunteering, charity fundraising and a […]
It’s conference and events season again. In the first year or so of setting up Limeslade we’ve probably been to more events than the previous eighteen – whether that’s because we’ve been employed to help organise them or as attendees. But people keep making the same mistakes. We can’t all be like Tony Blair (love […]
For the past few years I’ve been organising and hosting events all over the world. From London, to Abu Dhabi, Singapore to Johannesburg. The contents, attendees and culture may change but the fundamentals of event organisation stay the same. If you’re new to event planning, or a seasoned event planner looking for a reminder, these […]
Public speaking – needn’t be scary! After networking, public speaking is another feature of professional life which can strike fear into the heart of even the bravest of souls… I’ve been amazed at how many people either can’t do it, won’t do it, or do it really badly. Sometimes the people you’d think are great […]
Do we really still need events? It’s an increasingly connected world we live in – or so we’re told. YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, vlogs, blogs, podcasts, webinars, etc, etc. We could continue all day, naming the various media for communicating with other people. A few years ago, we went to a fine dinner at a private […]