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Planning 101 : Here ’ s how you can organise corporate events in 2021 with Spacenow
The events industry is anything but static right now . With a plethora of changes in such a turbulent economic environment , Spacenow has created an efficient solution to booking corporate events . Whether it was a team lunch or company conference , the perils stirred up by the pandemic for the events industry meant too many functions were postponed or made virtual . However , these online events have their flaws . Technology doesn ’ t always run perfectly , and factors such as time zones and unreliable internet connections hinder the usual flow and interactivity you would get at in-person events . The good news is , it ’ s still possible to hold meetings , conferences , training days or corporate events with extra care . You ’ ll just have to take some things into consideration .
Budgets Organising corporate events with a strict budget can be tricky . During an economic downturn like we ’ re experiencing now , many companies cut funding when it comes to conferences , meetings or training . That ’ s because between all the travel costs , booking fees , catering and lodging expenses , holding events in-person quickly adds up .
Staying Close We know everyone used to look forward to those corporate trips interstate or abroad , but there ’ s plenty of great experiences to find locally . If you ’ re based in Sydney and searching for your next corporate retreat destination , you can consider places like Shoalhaven or Byron Bay . Office headquarters in Melbourne ? The Yarra Valley boasts plenty of corporate function and meeting spaces . Determine the distance your team will be willing to travel and pick a close destination .
Travel Incentives There ’ s nothing like motivating your employees and rewarding their hard work than with travel incentives . Spacenow has a selection of destinations after they partnered with some of Australia ’ s best hotels . Perhaps you want to pair a night ’ s stay in a luxury hotel with a spa package for the employee who exceeded their KPIs for the quarter . Whatever you choose , people are more comfortable travelling close and with a family member or friend rather than bigger team incentive trips .
Private Locations Understandably , many people are still wary of being around others , standing in close proximity or sharing handshakes and spaces . That ’ s why eliminating unnecessary crowd congestion and strangers is ideal . Private destinations and venues are becoming the answer to maintaining control and exclusivity . Online marketplaces like Spacenow allow you to rent everything from impressive private homes to private dining rooms across the best restaurants in the country for your corporate functions .
What to keep in mind Health and safety procedures should
be paramount when organising your function . From cleaning the space before , during and after the event to having face masks on hand , it ’ s probably a good idea to communicate with your team and see what they are comfortable with . It ’ s also ideal to look into spaces that already uphold the requirements . Australian marketplace Spacenow ensures that all venues listed on their site enforce updated health and safety regulations .
Get somebody else to plan it ( for free ) Spacenow is the world ’ s first marketplace for all kinds of space . Whether it ’ s a meeting room , private dining or conference space you ’ re after , you ’ ll be able to book all your function needs at once . Time is money , and we have no doubt you already have other strenuous tasks to look after . That ’ s why Spacenow has a team of Space Specialists who ’ ll take over your search for free and bring a wide range of experience to help deliver the best tailored customer service . With trusted partnerships and industry connections , you ’ ll gain access to venues at better rates .
Let Spacenow know of your corporate events agenda today . For more information about Spacenow , please visit www . spacenow . com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram . S
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