FAQ

Why should I hire a corporate event planner rather than keeping it in-house?

A. Unless you hold mid- to large-scale corporate events frequently throughout the year, keeping an experienced event planner on staff is probably not going to be cost effective. A professional corporate event planning service, like Event Solutions, can handle the logistics of any size event so that you and your team can focus on enjoying yourselves and mingling with your guests.

What services are provided by corporate event planners?

Event Solutions provides everything you need to make your next corporate event a day to remember. We can secure the venue, bring the food, set up the equipment, hire the entertainment, and coordinate the logistics to make sure the only thing you have to worry about is having fun.

What is the difference between employee events and promotional events?

. In many ways, employee events and promotional events are similar. Your goal is ultimately to keep your guests entertained and satisfied, thereby showing them that they were right to be involved with your company. However, we bring a unique spin to each and every event we plan. Product launch and branding events need to showcase your company and the unique product(s) you offer, whereas employee appreciation events are about team building as much as anything else. With our years of experience, we know how to make every corporate event true to its purpose.

Should my corporate event have a theme?

The short answer is yes, with one major caveat: your theme does not have to turn your event into a theme party. In fact, most of the time that’s exactly the opposite of the atmosphere you’re trying to create. While a western theme might be great for a company picnic, it would hardly be appropriate for a product promotion (in most cases). When we say that every event should have a theme, we mean there should be a clear idea of the purpose of every event, which informs the theme. The food, décor, entertainment, and every other element of your corporate event should be in the service of the event’s purpose. These elements combine to form your corporate event theme.

What services do you offer?

We offer a comprehensive event planning service. We’re able to find venues, organise catering, décor, accommodation, staffing, equipment and even hire speakers for corporate events. We offer a tailor made service to fit your requirements. Every event is unique and we have the capacity to fulfill your requirements from start to finish.

What’s the difference between event design and event planning?

Event design and event planning work hand in hand to deliver a successful event. Event design is about bringing your event to life with appropriate colours, themes, seating, etc, whereas event planning co-ordinates the logistic elements and budget management. Events by Knight offer tailor made events. This means we incorporate both event design and event planning to create that perfect event.

Can you cope with last minute changes of plan or emergency situations?

We have extensive experience in dealing with the unexpected. We build in contingency measures for all our events and are constantly formulating plans to cope with emergency situations. Rest assured your event is always in the most capable hands.

How early do we need to start planning an event?

Whilst this obviously depends on the size and nature of the event, we’d always advise you to start putting plans in place as early as possible. At certain times of year certain venues may need to be booked well in advance, as too with reputable suppliers and vendors. We advise handing over the reins to an event planner as soon as you’re aware of an event to be planned. This gives us adequate time to factor in back up plans as well as leaving ample time to negotiate, plan and ensure everything’s in place for your big day.

What factors do you consider when selecting a venue?

We consider the size and capacity of venue needed for the number of guests, facilities provided, parking, technical needs and budget constraints. We visit venues to check on the quality of the facilities and liaise with clients, keeping them informed of decisions made.