Planning your company party can be stressful. Between managing a strict budget and catering to an office of diverse cultures, personalities and interests, there’s a lot to consider. Luckily, we’ve been helping throw company events in the Bay Area and greater Northern California region for long enough to have picked up a few good rules of thumb that we’re happy to share.
Keep It Relevant
Throwing a great company party goes a long way in employee retention, but it is not your responsibility to throw “the party of the century.” Try to keep your company image and mission in mind, and let it guide your event plans as it does your business. Whether planning for 50 to 50,000 guests, creating custom, branded experiences has surfaced as a significant Bay Area event trend that we don’t see going anywhere anytime soon. We can help coordinate branded event lighting, along with fully themed music and entertainment packages to make your event stand out from the rest.
No Work Talk Allowed
Whether hosting a product launch, promotional event, team builder or holiday party, this is a time to appreciate your employees, partners and customers. Let the event speak for your business, and use this time to make and sustain personal connections – which will surely benefit you and your business long term!
Gifting
The old kindergarten rule applies here: if you bring something for someone, bring something for everyone. Offices are competitive enough without sending silent signals of favoritism, so be sure to consider the maximum attendance rate when purchasing swag and giftables. And again, it’s always a good idea to keep these gifts relevant, if not branded.
Quality Over Quantity
When it comes to company dollars, each one should be spent responsibly. You never want to give the impression that the budget has been squandered, while at the same time providing a memorable event worthy of attendee time. In order to balance this conundrum, try planning in advance to secure potential early booking discounts, partnerships, sponsorships, and to save on shipping costs. The earlier you get started, the more likely you are to catch and affordably course-correct any mishaps along the way. And of course, we’ll help where it counts most – providing the perfect ambiance and entertainment to set the mood and keep your guests smiling!
Whether you’re Facebook or a local non-profit, MoreSF can help bring your event to life, offering complete party planning, helping you envision, curate and coordinate a fun and elegant experience. Want to learn more about how we can help? Check out our service offerings and testimonials, here.