Category: Event Planning Tips
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What to Serve at an Office Christmas Party
Amidst the busy holiday season, it’s important to take the time to appreciate the hard work your office has done during the year. A holiday party gives you the chance to all kick back and enjoy some good food and drinks as you celebrate the end of the year and the cozy holiday season. As…
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25 New and Improved Office Christmas Party Ideas
Christmas is around the corner, and with it, the opportunity to partake in the usual awkward office festivities. But why should your company party be awkward? Throw a bash employees can actually enjoy — try incorporating one or more of the following unique office Christmas party ideas: 1. White Elephant Party: Have all attendees bring…
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Business Holiday Wishes that Don’t Sound Like You Googled Them
Are you looking for a way to personally recognize your staff this Christmas, and let them know you value their contributions? Along with the usual holiday round of cookies, parties and small workplace gift exchanges, Christmas cards will provide you with a straightforward method of offering business holiday wishes to each member of your staff…
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15 Ideas for Employee Only Christmas Parties
Budget reductions have led many companies to host employee only Christmas parties instead of holiday gatherings that include partners and family. Your employees will quickly look forward to the next employee only Christmas parties once they discover the fun you’ve planned for them. These ideas will help you increase turnout as well as fun. Plan…
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9 Dazzlingly Simple Office Christmas Decorating Ideas
Bedecking your office for Christmas can be fun, festive and dazzlingly simple. Check out 9 easy office Christmas decorating ideas that can add instant oomph to the workplace. A Tree (or Several): A larger Christmas tree in the lobby, or small, pre-decorated desktop trees strategically placed around the office can add several doses of Christmas…
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5 Christmas Display Ideas for the Office: Winter Wonderland
Holiday decorations in the office can help spread the festivity and good cheer of the season. Whether a subtle effect is your preference or a more ornate, elaborate scene is desired, there’s no shortage of Christmas display ideas for the office. Before you start, be sure to check your office’s policies and be considerate of…
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Christmas Party Icebreakers
The office Christmas party gives people from different departments a chance to mingle. But, since people from one department might not get to see people from another department on a regular basis, throwing them all together at the office party might be a bit awkward. Once the Christmas party invitations have been sent, start thinking…
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How to Run a Christmas Cubicle Decorating Contest
Stepping into a festive office makes the fact that you have to work during December a lot more enticing. However, it’s unlikely that any one person in the office has the time to decorate the whole space. Plan a Christmas cubicle decorating contest and let everyone do their own part to create a fun and…
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Sample Business Christmas Letters for Your First Go Around
As Christmas approaches, your business may have a certain obligation to greet, and maintain connections with, a wide array of clients and fellow industry leaders. One of the easiest ways to fulfill this necessity is with the creation and distribution of an annual Christmas letter. Unfortunately, developing a Christmas letter that is informative, interesting, and…
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Work Holiday Party Themes Even the Grinch Would Appreciate
Holiday parties at work can be a great way to help your hard-working employees relax as well as building relationships that can carry over into the regular workday. Almost any change of pace is likely to be appreciated, but a great party with a fun theme can be an event your employees will remember for…
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8 Memorable Client Christmas Gift Ideas: Beyond Fruitcake
Christmas is a wonderful time, but it can bring a bit of stress with it as you look for just the right client Christmas gift ideas to say “thank you” to your loyal clients. When it’s done right, your clients will remember you throughout the new year. 8 Client Christmas Gift Ideas: Fresh Fruit Box:…
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12 Days of Christmas: The Official Office Christmas Checklist
If you’ve been left holding the reigns over this year’s office Christmas party, each of those last 12 days of Christmas really count! Here’s our Official Office Christmas Countdown Checklist to keep things on track in this already stressful time of year. Day 12: Double Check Invitation List – You’ve likely already sent Christmas invitations…
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Silly Superlatives for the Company Christmas Party
Beyond food and music, entertainment is a vital component of any holiday gathering, making it a fantastic opportunity to have a little “in-office” fun. Prepare to capture guests’ attention by printing some elegantly designed blank certificates with silly superlatives to present to employees. Superlatives can be borderline complements or play on subtle shortcomings, but attempt…
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How to Host an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Every office party should have food and drinks, but an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party should have a few additional elements that make it unique. Check out a few tips on how to host an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party so you ensure the gathering is festive, fun and honors all those who had the courage to…
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9 Big Christmas Party Ideas for Small Offices
You don’t have to have a big group to have a great office party: a little bit of creativity goes a long ways with Christmas party ideas for small offices. Use themed papers for invitations and announcements to get everyone in a party mood, then get ready to have a great time. Black and White…
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10 Funny Christmas Card Messages That Win Friends and New Business
The holidays are a time of year for connecting with those we care about, and this includes your clients. Without clients, your business wouldn’t exist, and the holidays are a splendid time of year to take the time to celebrate them and show your appreciation. If you’re tired of the cookie-cutter, traditional Christmas card message,…
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Invitation Wording for Business Christmas Parties
When you are creating invitations for a business Christmas party, you want something that is visually appealing and has business Christmas invitation wording that will encourage employees to attend. If you include only the date, time, and place, the invitations are not that “inviting” and employees may decide to skip out on your corporate party.…
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How to Write Company Christmas Party Invites that Impress the Board
Has the task of composing this year’s company Christmas Party invitations fallen upon your shoulders, and you’re at a complete loss for just the right words? Here are some tips from the experts about how to write company Christmas party invites that will impress everyone from the mail room staff to the board of directors’…
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5 Creative Business Christmas Card Wording Phrases
Business Christmas card wording can sometimes feel less than festive. It’s tricky to walk the line between a fun, distinctive Christmas card message and keeping things professional. Erring on the side of caution is generally a good idea. The last thing you want to do is offend your clientele. Professional doesn’t have to mean boring,…