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From marketing to budgeting, here we include all our ideas and inspiration to help #eventprofs navigate our changing industry.

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Events News

Your Guide to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, otherwise known as ‘furloughing’, was designed to protect jobs that may otherwise be lost in the wake of COVID-19. It could be a vital lifeline for many workers and businesses in the hospitality industry.

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Women And Sustainability

Women and Sustainability in Events: Kate Simpson

We met with the wonderful Kate Simpson – Marketing Director at the Business Design Centre. Not only does the BDC hold unforgettable events, they recently celebrated ten years as a carbon neutral venue, regularly contribute 0% to landfill and use 100% renewable energy sources.

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Women And Sustainability

Women and Sustainability in Events: Selina Donald

Today, we’re talking to Selina Donald, who co-founded the first environmentally and socially conscious event production agency, The Bulb. Selina now shares her knowledge and experience through independent sustainability consultancy and event management.

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Women And Sustainability

Women and Sustainability in Events: Saasha Celestial-One

In the lead-up to International Women's Day, we talk to the co-founder of OLIO about the food-sharing app that connects people who have surplus food with people nearby who want to pick it up.

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Women And Sustainability

Women and Sustainability in Events: Sophie Andre

Sophie Andre is the founder behind sustainable event catering company Elysia - the London-based company that sources in-season, natural surplus food from local producers. This can be anything from wonky organic fruit and veg to imperfect British cheese wheels!

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Eventprofs

10 Ideas to Help You Build Your Brand Community in 2020

Today, consumers are becoming more and more drawn to brands that match their values. By building a brand community, you’re giving your customers a unique way to connect with your brand on a human level.

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Women And Sustainability

How Women are Pioneering the Growth of the Sustainable Economy

Did you know that gender equality in the workplace is key to creating a sustainable economy? In the lead up to International Women’s Day, a new report has been released that shows gender equality and sustainability go hand in hand.

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Venues

Health Conscious Venues Raising The Bar On Wellbeing In 2020

Hire Space is delving into the world of wellbeing for 2020 and found five common ‘dimensions of wellbeing’ that should be taken into account and applied to the event industry.

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Exhibitions

Business Design Centre: Exhibit in style

Founded in 1985, the Business Design Centre is London’s most unique event venue. The perfect combination of architectural intimacy with dynamic vibrancy, the Business Design Centre is a stylish and collaborative environment, which will be the perfect backdrop to your next event.

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Blank Canvas Venues

Events @ No 6

Events @ No 6 is an innovative, state-of-the-art events venue, that is designed to be the perfect solution for an array of events - including conferences, private dining events, and receptions.

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Away Days

Get Wild at Mac & Wild

Enjoy the wilderness of the Scottish Highlands in the heart of London this winter at Mac & Wild. From August 2019, Mac & Wild and their sister brand Smoky Barrels invite guests to experience the World’s first virtual Hunting Entertainment Concept.

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Eventprofs

5 Steps To Finding The Perfect Venue For Your Event

Finding the perfect venue for your event is the first step to creating a memorable experience for your guests. The venue finding pro's at Hire Space give their advice on some simple steps you can take to make sure you get it right.

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11 Ways To Guarantee Your Event Guests Show Up

Are you worried about no-shows for your event? Follow these 11 simple steps and you'll be sure to have a full house.

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PR

How to PR Like a Pro Series: How to stand out from your competition with PR

Attention Venues, announcing the first of the 'How to PR like a Pro' Series by our friends at davies tanner for our venue community.

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Corporate Entertainment

5 Ways to Shake up Your Next Corporate Event

Finding new ways to engage with your team at a corporate event is not as easy as it may seem. Here's some great tips on how to make your next corporate event a raging success.

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Summer Parties

Hire Space Presents: Summer at The Trafalgar St. James

Hire Space was joined by clients, friends and event profs from across the industry to celebrate summer with cocktails, canapés and amazing views of London.

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Christmas on a Budget: 7 Great-Value Festive Venues

We get it. Not everyone has a corporate budget. Maybe you're a start up just trying to expand, a teeny-tiny team of ten or you've had some unexpected expenses that have left you a little short of the mega festive budget you imagined. No fear. We've got your back. Here are seven awesome Christmas party venues that provide the wow without the big price tag. 1. The Montague on the Gardens

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Digital Marketing

Event Marketing in 2019: What You Need to Know

Our guest blogger, Jose Bort is the CEO and Co-Founder of EventsCase - the first truly all-in-one event management software. A thought leader within the events space, Jose has delivered talks at Google Campus, City University and Cass Business School, and is a regular contributor across tech and events publications. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2018 was a landmark year for investment in online channels and data prot

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Hire Space Professional: Improving Turnout at Client Facing Events @ LABS House

This week we welcomed 20 event professionals to the brand new LABS House in Holborn for a roundtable discussion on 'improving turnout at client facing events', with Alexandra Galviz, co-founder of LinkedIn Local and Robert Dunsmore, freelance creative director.

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Hotels

New Venue Opening: Nhow London, Shoreditch

The NH Hotel Group are opening a new (and very unique) hotel in Shoreditch. With a quirky and innovative take on London's

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Eventprofs

7 Terrifyingly Good Halloween Party Ideas

Throwing a Halloween party? Make your event even more memorable by introducing one of these spooky ideas.

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Cocktail Inspiration

5 Autumn Cocktails to Fall For

While autumn may spell the abrupt end of sleeveless t-shirts and the dreaded return of the parka, it's also a time for taking advantage of the unique flavours that characterise the season. Autumn, after all, is defined by the agricultural produce of the season: before we adopted the French automne, those of us that were alive in Old English times used to call the season hærfest, or "harvest". Here are five delicious cocktails to introduce at your autumn events that make the most of the flavours

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Eventprofs

7 Stunning London Wedding Venues for 2018

Planning a wedding can put a lot on your plate and I'm not just talking about all the cake you had at the tasting session. Life is stressful enough without having to worry about the caterer, the flowers, the in-laws or the fact your partner is determined to have dachshunds for ring-bearers. Add to this, finding the perfect venue to make everything come together and you've got a perfect storm that not even four of those bespoke gin cocktail

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11 Techniques That Will Make You Better At Networking

Is your networking not working? Some people, it seems, absolutely love it - they swan in, glide through the party, charm everyone, and swap business cards like they're handing out Pokémon in a playground. But not all of us are like that.

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Outdoors

Bounce Your Ideas Around at a ZAPspace Away Day

Away days should be educational, help with team bonding and of course, fun. One place that has fun totally nailed is, ZAPspace . Built in an old Victorian theatre, with high ceilings and a number of period features that combine with the modern, colourful pop of the Trampoline Park. Just minutes from Stratford station, the venue boasts three-storeys of amusement,

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