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Top Tips
Top tips | 6 key conference networking tips
31 Oct, 2023
With so many like-minded people in one place, you can easily extend your current network while strengthening some others that you may not have kept up with in recent months. ...Read more
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8 ways to deliver more effective employee training
31 Oct, 2023
What can you do to make your learning and development programmes more effective, ensuring employees gain new skills, acquire knowledge and are better prepared to do their job to the best of their ability? ...Read more
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8 ways to engage a training audience
31 Oct, 2023
As an employer, you fully understand the importance of training, and of delivering key information to employees in order to improve their knowledge and understanding. ...Read more
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Top tips | Choosing the right meeting room for business negotiations
31 Oct, 2023
If you're booking a meeting room to seal a business deal, whether with a customer, partner or supplier, you need to make a suitable choice. Read more here. ...Read more
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How To's
Dealing with a bad conference session
31 Oct, 2023
It's bound to happen to you sooner or later: you go to a conference, full of enthusiasm, but are let down by one appalling session. ...Read more
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How To's
How to | Deciding how to dedicate time to people
31 Oct, 2023
Nobody likes excluding people. However, when you are manning a stall at an exhibition or trade show you will not be able to spend the same amount of time with everyone. ...Read more
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Industry News
Exhibitions industry 'is continuing to grow'
31 Oct, 2023
Explore the latest trends, insights, and statistics that showcase the expanding landscape of exhibitions and trade shows here. ...Read more
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How To's
How to present at a big meeting
31 Oct, 2023
Whether you’re going to see other departments of your company or a client, big meetings can often be nerve-wracking. Learn how to present at big meetings here. ...Read more
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Top tips | How to talk to important people
31 Oct, 2023
Conferences and trade shows can offer a multitude of opportunities from a networking perspective. If you're willing and able to put yourself about, and track down the important people in the room, you can add some valuable names to your address book. ...Read more
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The importance of a well-ventilated meeting room
31 Oct, 2023
The environment of a meeting room is critical for maximum productivity and the ventilation is a crucial feature. Click here to find out more. ...Read more
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How To's
The importance of risk assessments for major events
31 Oct, 2023
If you are organising a major event - such as an exhibition, conference, or trade show - one of the most important aspects of the planning process will be the risk assessment. ...Read more
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Trade Shows How To's
Trade show giveaways - the right freebie
31 Oct, 2023
Everyone likes a freebie at an event or tradeshow, but that doesn’t mean it’s always the right thing to do. Find out more in todays blog post. ...Read more

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