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How to Host a Successful New Year’s Party

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Have you decided to take on the challenge of hosting the new year’s party this year? Great! Now all you need to do is get it planned, so you can sit back and enjoy the festivities with the rest of your guests.

Preparing for a New Year’s party can seem like a lot of hard work, particularly if you took on the task last minute, but don’t worry – we’ve got a few tips that should be able to help.

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1.    Think Carefully about your Guest List

First of all, think about how many people your house can comfortably manage. It’s no good trying to cram too many people all into the same room – otherwise you’re going to end up with cramped and unhappy guests who can’t move – never mind dance.

2.    Stock up on Glasses

When it comes to New Year’s Eve parties, there are few things more important than having the right amount of glasses for all that alcohol that’s bound to be flowing. If you don’t have enough glasses at home, or you’re concerned that they’re going to end up smashed – stock up on some plastic cups that you can use for the event.

3.    Choose a Theme

If you’re inviting a lot of people from different social groups to your party – then a theme can be a great way to break the ice. Whether it’s a specific dress code, or a fancy-dress party, decide your theme early and make sure that you let everyone know what’s expected of them with plenty of time to spare.

4.    Choose Festive Food and Drinks

A New Year’s Eve party is all about saying goodbye to the old year, and starting the new one with a bang! This means that you should be looking for festive and exciting food and drinks that you can share with your friends and family. Bubbly beverages and delicious cakes are always a good way to go!

5.    Plan the Entertainment

Finally, even if you’re not hiring professional entertainment for your New Year’s party, you should at least have a playlist or two lined up for the big night. Remember that you want people to be dancing, singing, and enjoying themselves all the way up until midnight – then for a while after that too. Keep the music exciting and up-beat – no slow dances required.

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Tips for Planning your Corporate Christmas Party

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Planning that end-of-year party can be a pretty big job to tackle alone. Even if you have a team of people devoted to helping you choose the perfect food and design the decorations, there’s still a lot to think about before the big day. After all, the Christmas party is something that staff members look forward to all-year-round – so you can’t afford to get it wrong!

Fortunately, if you’re worried about pulling off your first festive event, we’ve got a few tips that could help you to avoid some last-minute disasters.

1.    Think Carefully About the Time and Date

There are two very crucial elements that go into choosing the right date and time for a corporate party. The first is the availability of your venue, your entertainment, and your catering service. The chances are that the last days before the winter holidays are going to be busy for party planners and event companies. The second factor to think about is the schedules of the employees that will be attending. You need to know when people are going to have time off work – because no-one wants to have to visit the office the day after a Christmas party.

2.    Choose a Venue that Everyone Can Get to

If you’re picking a venue that’s outside of your actual office, then you need to make sure that it’s easy to reach. Remember that the weather can be somewhat treacherous around the Christmas season, and people won’t want to drive for miles on icy roads just for a chance to enjoy Eggnog with some colleagues.

3.    Ask for Help

Finally, if you’re struggling to come up with ideas for the upcoming party, then you could always ask around for information about last year’s bash. For instance, ask people what their favorite part of last year’s Christmas party was, and find out what they would like to see again in the upcoming extravaganza.

If you can find out whether something went wrong at the last event – that could help too, as you’ll know exactly what to avoid.

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Best Cocktails for the Xmas Season

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The chances are that you have your own unique idea of what makes up the perfect Christmas drink. However, there’s nothing wrong with getting creative at the festive season and enjoying a few new flavors. Over the years, new and exciting mixes have emerged, and you can always create your very own signature taste using something that’s never been tried before.

In the spirit of the Xmas celebrations that will be happening all around the world, we’ve put together a delicious list of sweet, spicy, and delicious cocktails for you to try – just in time for your holiday party.

1.    The Peppermint Stick

Combine a healthy serving of crème de cacao with peppermint schnapps for a drink that’s reminiscent of minty hot chocolate. This drink is easy to serve, and can be offered with a mini candy cane for mixing if you want to make a truly memorable impression.

2.    The Santa Shot

For this red and green festive treat, layer small amounts of grenadine, green crème liqueur, and peppermint schnapps into a beautiful little shot. Not only will the delightful colors help to embody the festive spirit, but you’ll also get a great candy-cane taste too!

3.    Red-Hot Santa

Try something completely different this year with a drink that’s far beyond your traditional festive fare. Use chili-pepper-infused vodka in a shot with a cocoa powdered rim for a sweet and spicy treat that’s’ impossible to forget.

4.    Snowball

If you’re tired of being a grown-up all the time, hit yourself with a snowball or two. A festive classic, snowballs are made by blending tequila, cream liqueur, cinnamon, and an ounce or so of Kahlua. Serve with a cinnamon stick for that extra finishing touch.

5.    Eggnog

It’s a classic for a reason. Served with alcohol, or without it, eggnog is the perfect drink for festive social gatherings and parties. Serve it however you like, with a sprinkle of nutmeg for that extra Christmassy taste.

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Why Reward your Employees with A Christmas Party?

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Regarded by most members of staff to be the biggest social event of the work calendar – the Christmas party is something that’s eagerly awaited by clients and employees alike. However, if your pockets are feeling a little pinched this festive season, you might be wondering whether you can afford the expense of an elaborate festive affair.

Here are some reasons why you should overlook the expense, and celebrate the Christmas season as a corporate family.

1.    Say Thank You

Your Christmas party is the perfect way to tell your staff that you appreciate the work that they did throughout the year – without having to send a million memos or emails around the office.

2.    Build Good Memories

Good memories will help to improve staff retention in the long run. After all, people are less inclined to leave places where they’ve generated a lot of fond experiences over the year. Taking the time to host one party a year is sure to be worth the investment.

3.    Avoid “Scrooge Syndrome”

The last thing that you want when it comes to the festive season – is for your clients and employees to find out that you care more about holding onto cash than celebrating Christmas. Show people that you care with a great party and you’ll boost morale, as well as improving your own image.

4.    Create New Opportunities

If you invite customers, clients, and staff members to a party at Christmas, then you increase your chances of finding new opportunities to sell and expand in the new year. What’s more, relationships will be built that can lead to better team dynamics in the months ahead.

5.    Have Fun

Finally, the last – but perhaps the only reason you should need to have an office party – is that it allows you to break free of the shackles of office expectations and have fun. What better time of year to simply let your hair down and enjoy interacting with friends and colleagues?

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Why a Corporate Year-End Bash is a Must

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It’s that time of the year once again. Love it or hate it – the festive season is something that we all share – from the headache of running around and buying last minute gifts, to the fun and excitement of end-year parties and Christmas celebrations.

For many bosses and corporate managers, the idea of hosting a big bash for the end of the year can seem like a pain in the neck. Not only do you have to think about planning something exciting – with all the catering and entertainment to boot – but you also need to shell out some extra cash when you’d probably rather be spending time at home with your loved ones. However – a corporate party at the end of the year could end up giving you more benefits than you think.

Here are a few reasons to celebrate.

It Rewards your Employees

After a long year of working for you, the chances are your employees are looking forward to a chance to let their hair down and relax. Showing them that you’re willing to give them a little fun for all their efforts shows that you care about their wellbeing. Often, this means that your employees will feel more loyal to you by the time they head back into the office for the New Year.

It Builds Relationships

What better way to get your employees to interact with each other and develop stronger bonds than by inviting them all to the same party? A year-end bash gets people talking in a new format – potentially helping to create friendships and stronger teams that benefit the company throughout the year. After all, a staff that parties together – stays together.

It Shows Your Fun Side

Finally, a corporate bash is the perfect chance to show your employees that your company is about more than just numbers, spreadsheets, and selling a product to a customer. While all of those things are obviously important – we’ve come to the time of year when fun and festivities matter the most. Giving your staff the chance to see your fun side could mean that they’re more likely to stick with you in the future when other job opportunities come calling. At the end of the day, almost every employee prefers a fun boss to a stick in the mud!

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