In the past, most office spaces were a set of smaller offices. Today, the majority of offices feature an open space. The question is: are companies (more…)

If you employ several people in your business then it is vital that you ensure your employees see themselves as a team working towards the common goal of success for the company. This does not mean that they are not (more…)

The fact that the 2012 Olympic Games are being held in London is something which is very exciting for everyone who lives and works in the capital. It is also potentially a fantastic opportunity for local businesses. However, in all the excitement about the possibilities afforded by the presence of the Games in the city, it is easy to forget about (more…)

Event management is not necessarily easy for a novice to take on. There is a lot to get to grips with if things are going to go smoothly on the day. If an event suffers from poor planning, then it may well be the case that (more…)

Business meetings come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They have proved themselves to be of considerable utility. Despite technological progress in the communications sector, the face-to-face meeting has demonstrated its enduring value in a diversity of economic sectors. Many people think that (more…)

The Core Cities are a network of the major English provincial cities. Representatives of the eight local authorities lobby government for policies which support the development of the cities in question. However, they also serve to spread the thinking of government and assist with implementation. A recent document they produced indicates that the Core Cities welcome the local agenda of the coalition government. (more…)

Too many meetings can produce bored executives. It is commonplace to complain about PowerPoint presentations which run on too long, answers that are made without genuine interest in the questions and surroundings which are neither functional nor aesthetically pleasing. It is therefore imperative for meeting organisers to ensure that (more…)

Hosting an event for the first time is no easy task. It is understandable if one is a bit nervous about how it will go. However, if the preparation is done properly then nothing significant should go wrong. Success is made probable if a planner is meticulous about everything from the invitation list to the choice of venue. (more…)

There are a diversity of things to bear in mind when picking a venue for an event. A meeting can be affected by a host of different factors. As a result, one should choose a room which scores well when assessed in terms of a range of factors. Meeting rooms cannot be picked sensibly without taking cost, functionality, aesthetics and accessibility into account. (more…)

Local government expert Tony Travers has indicated that London effectively subsidises the rest of the UK. The wealth which is generated within the boundaries of the capital is taxed significantly. Some of this taxation is spent on public services in the other regions of the country. The arrangement underlines the point that London is the economic powerhouse of the UK. (more…)