Conference Facilities
Find the Perfect Conference Room Location
September 30, 2008 - 4:37 pm
In the past it was traditionally hotels that mopped up the market for conference room facilities and locations however today it is serviced office providers that are offering some of the most prestigious locations and state of the art facilities.
The Psychology of Seating
September 20, 2008 - 9:08 pm
Serviced office space comes with access to great conference and seminar rooms and facilities. The business centre staff will be happy to set up the room just how you like it but before you make a decision on the seating plan think about the type of psychological impact you’re hoping to achieve.
Any type of row reduced interaction and can hinder back rows hearing what the front rows are saying. If you hold regular seminars changing the seating pattern can unnerve attendees.
Web Conferencing
August 6, 2008 - 2:53 pm
Web conferencing is a great way to cut travels costs and to maximise productivity. How many of you have been stuck hours long in traffic to try and make a meeting that lasts a couple of hour before hitting the slow moving traffic again on your homeward journey? Most of us have had that experience. With the dawn of remote and collaborative technology you can make huge cost benefits for your company by utilising the technology available.
Teleconference Etiquette
August 4, 2008 - 8:06 pm
If you have been asked to participate in a teleconference there are a few rules of etiquette you need to consider. Here a few pointers of things you’ll need to avoid:
- Don’t turn up late. You’ll struggle to catch up on the discussion and you will hold up the meeting while the host has to introduce you to the other attendees causing the meeting to stall.
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Web Conference Possibilities
August 4, 2008 - 9:06 am
Serviced office technology is forever advancing and at the moment web conferencing programmes are available with a wide variety of capabilities and features. You can can get some web conference packages that merge with you existing email system, messaging systems, calendar and productivity packages. There is some web conferencing software that gives people the facility to view presentations on the web rather than having to install extra software.
Web Conference Planning
August 2, 2008 - 4:01 pm
If you’ve booked out a conference room from a serviced office provider there are some key things you need to plan to make your time effective and fruitful.
Business Conference To Do List
July 21, 2008 - 8:12 pm
If you have an up and coming product launch, you need to communicate a new business idea or you simply want to present a review of business to the company you should consider business conference facilities. There are some key things to do you need to add to your planner when organising one however once you’ve have agreed the content, the date and the time.
Video conferencing
June 24, 2008 - 12:32 pm
Do you find yourself stuck in traffic for hours at a time just to attend a one hour meeting? Is it a struggle to get people to attend at the same time, same day? Arranging meetings can be a drain on resources, time and money. Video conferencing offers a cost effective solution and can be accessed at a serviced office location anywhere in the UK or indeed across the globe. So what are the benefits?
Increasing productivity
Rather than wasting time travelling to a meeting videoconferencing can enable people to meet quickly and efficiently. Its no longer a case of just looking at faces on a screen these days either. Most videoconferencing facilities offer you access to share any information type via video communication. This makes outcome of the meeting faster and more effective keeping you one step ahead of the competition.
Saving Money
Another advantage is the cost benefit due to reduced travel costs. You’re not paying people to wait in check-in queues or sit in traffic.
Saving Time
A videoconference solution prevents downtime and will be appreciated by staff who no doubt return jaded and sluggish if they’ve had to do a run-around trip the day before for a meeting. It is an excellent tool when dealing with international colleagues and clients and is a great way of enhancing relationship with contacts that are remote from you.
Checklist for Organising Business Conference
June 4, 2008 - 4:54 pm
Business conferences are a great way of communicating a product launch, a new business concept or simply getting the company together to present results. When organising an event there are some key areas you need to consider once you’ve decided on the content and data and time.
Location
Depending on your audience you want to choose the ideal setting. If you are trying to attract new business you’ll want to choose a location that reflects the image and brand identity that you are trying to create. Many serviced office providers offer a range of conference and meeting rooms at prestigious addresses and locations. Rooms are airy and light and offer add-on such as patio gardens or roof top terraces as an alternative to the more traditional break out areas on offer. They can be set up according to your needs be it in a theatre, classroom or cabaret style layout.
Publicity
How are you going to publicise the event? Think about mailshots, posters and media announcements to make sure you get the maximum amount of attendees.
Staff
If you’ve opted for a serviced office provider staff for security and catering will be provided. Consider who will be responsible for checking attendees in and how late arrivals will be managed.
Decoration
How will tables be decorated? Do you require any additional lighting? Again if you are using a serviced office provider these elements will be covered in the package but if not you’ll need to give these some thought.
Conference Equipment
Again a serviced office solution can take the hassle away of hiring audio-visual equipment and conference facilities. Take time to consider how information will be presented and who will manage the technology side of things.