Although the summer holidays feel far away, now is the time to start planning your year-end function. The more time you have for this, the better your chances of wowing your guests and ending the year on a terrific note.
Year-end functions aren’t just an excuse to have some fun; they are a time-honoured tradition that serves an important purpose. Thanking your guests (whether they are staff or clients) for their hard work, while you celebrate your collective successes, is a hugely effective way to make people feel valued, build loyalty and inspire ongoing motivation. And it is these kinds of outcomes – though vague and hard to measure – that are vital to a company’s success.
Of course, it’s important that you have the right kind of event. An event that is badly organised or in poor taste could do more harm than good. Careful planning is a must.
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While you already know this, it bears repeating: the more time you have to plan an event, the more probable it will be a knock-out success. This is especially relevant when you consider year-end functions. You are likely to already know if you will be having one, so whether you are using an event planner or doing it yourself, there is no excuse to not get started now.
Aside from ensuring a great end-product, early planning will enable you to reap a host of other benefits. For example:
- You might be able to scoop up some good deals;
- You’ll have a far better chance of sticking to your budget without compromising the quality of the event;
- By being able to send out save the date invites in good time, you can secure a high attendance and create some excitement and buzz for the event (which can be motivating when your staff are working long hours); and,
- You can avoid those last minute fiascos, like not being able to find an available venue that you like!
Whatever you decide to do for your function, event planners all agree that a big budget is not a requirement for a superb event. While it can certainly help, being organised, creative and planning in advance are the true ingredients to a great end-of-year celebration.
So – raise a glass, relax and enjoy great food and wine, superb facilities, endless entertainment, world class service and attention to detail.
Looking for a venue or a restaurant for your year-end function, make Tsogo Sun your first choice.
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