FEATURE


CORPORATE CHRISTMAS


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Don’t wait too long to book the office Christmas party. With a range of incredible options available in the East Midlands, and with a little forward planning, it will be easy to celebrate the festive season in style – and on budget.


For business owners who have recently returned from a summer holiday, thoughts of Christmas may not seem like a pressing priority. However, December will come around quickly and with it, the job of organising Christmas celebrations for staff, clients and customers. In the East Midlands, there are countless options for Christmas parties, elegant meals or exciting activities, but time is of the essence – and good organisational skills are a must. It would be prudent to appoint a member of staff to


handle the planning process. This will make it easier to keep on top of the logistical details, as the party planner can deal with venue confirmations, organise the menu and check the numbers for attendance. It is vital to make sure that all guests have plenty of notice as diaries can fill up


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quickly in the run up to the holiday season. Business owners will need to decide on the guest list and


the most appropriate setting. A dinner and disco might serve as a great way to reward staff for a year’s worth of hard work, while a more formal setting might be better if the guest list will comprise clients and customers. Additionally, an elegant lunch or drinks reception could provide the perfect opportunity to network and make contacts for the New Year. The next step is to secure the venue. Traditionally, a


Christmas party takes the form of dinner and entertainment at a local hotel or restaurant, organised by the venue. This kind of party can offer great value for money, especially as many hotels offer both private and shared party options.


‘December will come around quickly and with it, the job of organising Christmas celebrations for staff, clients and customers’


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