The Most Prominent London Sporting Venues
Finding the right London venue for your event can be overwhelming. There are thousands of venues across the whole of London meaning your number of options can seem infinite. Sporting venues and stadiums provide an inspirational backdrop for your event. Why not consider Londons finest sporting venues for your event. The following is an introduction to the four most prominent sporting London Venues:
Lords
The home of cricket has the capacity to host meetings, exhibitions and dinners. It has been utilised for product launches and weddings. The venue facilities can cater for any number of people between 1 and 1000. The function rooms benefit from views of the famous turf.
The captains lounge and the nursery pavilion are managed by an in house team that oversee catering, meetings and events operation. It provides an uncomplicated single point of contact for people wishing to use the venue.
It may be possible to incorporate a tour of the cricket ground into your conference. As well as the field the venue boasts a cricket museum with paintings photos and artefacts that bring to life 400 years of cricket history. The full tour takes around 1hour 40mins. Alistair Cooke described the atmosphere of Lords is more like a prayer meeting than a ball game so if youre looking for a venue with gravity Lords may be for you.
Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge is the home of the most expensive football team in England, Chelsea Football Club. Situated in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, it is out of the congestion zone and comes with onsite parking.
Knightsbridge and Kings Road are nearby which will provide your delegates and their WAGs the opportunity to experience some of the best shopping streets in the world. The West End and its numerous theatres are only a short cab ride away making Stamford bridge a great choice for proximity to Londons attractions.
Stamford Bridge provides accommodation for around 600 people in its four star hotel. There are 21 conference and banqueting rooms that provide corporate hospitality opportunities on a match day. Day packages for the venue start at pounds 60 per head with residential packages costing pounds 195. Stadium tours can be arranged for a truly memorable event.
Twickenham
Twickenham is the home of England rugby. It is a world renowned stadium that hosts the biggest matches in rugby. There are 12 main function rooms that can accommodate between 40 and 400 people. There are over 100 executive boxes that overlook the field.
These can accommodate between 6 and 56 people. Conferencing facilities at the stadium are serviced by car parking facilities for 2000 delegates. Corporate hospitality boxes accommodate 10, 12, 16 or 20 people on match days. This is a perfect option for those that wish to combine their love of rugby with their business.
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium was rebuilt and reopened on the 9th March 2007. Described as the Church of football by footballing great Pele the venue has conference facilities to cater for any number between 3 and 3000 people. Day delegate packages cost between pounds 57 and pounds 93 per person and include breakfast, lunch and use of the meeting rooms and audio visual equipment.
The venue can be used for a wide range of events. Graduation ceremonies, exhibitions, weddings and awards ceremonies all benefit from the extensive choice of dining from the luxury menus. There are 6 distinctively different options that include the Corinthian room that benefits from views of the pitch and of north London. A tour of the venue can be arranged as part of a conference package and will leave your delegates inspired.
Shaun Parker is an expert at locating London venues. To find out more visit http://www.venueteam.co.uk
Find Out How To Add the Vroom on all Presentation Software
Our latest survey brought forward some results that, though not altogether amazing, were very concerning on presentation tools. As you would expect, 95% of respondents organisations used PowerPoint and 35% of these people use it every day. That just goes to show how entrenched into the commerce world PowerPoint is. In the 90% of people who use PowerPoint 83% used it in face to face presentations. Take that in conjunction with 73% of people presenting to customers and 72% to prospects you begin to see just how significant a tool presentation tools is in today’s customers facing world.
How much really depends on the presentation? Consider about how much work goes into making that meeting. Market research, cold calls, courting warm leads and afterwards finally persuading the customers to have a meeting. All of that work results this one presentation. This one presentation can justify all the difficult, or it can waste it. If you can see the value that the ultimate piece of the jigsaw has, then you begin to see how significant it is. In our experience in order to harness the potential of PowerPoint you must recognise how to get the most out of it.
By updating your presentations frequently you can ensure you keep up with your market. A staggering 52% of the owners of the content within organisations have had no formal training on PowerPoint slides or on presenting. Coupled with a massive 72% of people who have no proper process for updating their presentation we begin to see how under managed PowerPoint tools is. When you view the cold hard statistics it can be rather scary as the chances of you or I being obliged to sit through one of these substandard sales presentations is extremely high.
A good presentation, like a good story, has an opening, middle and a conclusion. Dividing your presentation into these three sections will help you create the structure that enables to you get your message across. The Beginning – This is the second most significant part of the presentation tool. It should seize the audience’s thought and give them a flavour of what’s to come. What you use to seize their thought should depend on your audience and be relevant, but some examples are: An attention-grabbing or funny story (but remember, use of humour can be a double-edged sword! A small video cut of no more than 60 seconds, curious statistics about your activity or your audience, or a quote that is connected to what you’re going to talk about.
Hugh Roberts has been a specialist in sales presentations for 20 years and a regular contributor on this subject.
For more articles and surveys on this subject visit http://www.eyefulpresentations.co.uk
Presenting in Public: Ten Golden Rules
“The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.”
When Sir George Jessel uttered these words, he touched not only on a great truth, but on why so many of us fear presentations. The ability to present and speak in public is not always inherent but presentation skills can be learnt.
Below are ten useful pointers to put into practice to ensure you speak with confidence, clarity and impact the next time you present.
Dealing with Nerves
Nerves are good. Without nerves, you have no chance of performing to your potential. Yet as we all know, uncontrolled nerves can make the difference between polished fluency and scratchy inadequacy.
The key lies in control. Nerves need to be replaced by confidence – this can mean visualising your goal. Motivate yourself with the image of a confident and competent performer. “It’s all in the mind” is truer than we imagine. Persuade yourself that you are a good speaker and your presentation skills will improve.
Put Yourself in the Audience’s Shoes
It’s important to resist the temptation to convey all you know about a subject. Enhance your presentation skills by approaching your subject from your audience’s point of view and what they want to hear. Refer to their concerns and give examples pertinent to their lives. Don’t run through a series of features – explain the benefits which they can derive from a course of action. Talk in the audience’s language, avoiding the barriers created by jargon.
Keep it Simple
The purpose of a presentation is to put across key messages, convince your audience of your competence and generate enthusiasm to take the next step. Garnish your presentation with examples, anecdotes, repetition and references to the audience’s own experiences so that facts have sufficient time and supporting evidence to be remembered.
SignPosts
You know where you are in your presentation. But unless you clarify your position and progress to your audience, they will have no idea. You will lose them. Competent presenters will always explain what they are going to cover – and how. Then they cover it, reminding you regularly of where they are in the narrative. If you lose the thread, they weave you back into the story at regular points. And finally, they reiterate what has been said, so that key messages reverberate as you leave.
Words That Win Support
Persuasion is the object of every presentation. Your choice of words is crucial in achieving this. One of the most powerful words at your disposal is ‘you’. It’s astonishing the difference that arises between a passive statement of fact and its active personalisation. Peppering your presentation with ‘you’ and ‘we’ is inclusive and empathetic.
Visual Aids that Add Value
Visual aids should do just that: help the audience visually. They are there to reinforce your message, provide cues for your presentation and in some instances make points with greater impact than words could achieve. What they must not do is take over.
Visual Impact
You can enhance your presentation skills by improving some of the fundamentals of presenting – good eye contact, natural hand gestures, a relaxed stance and an open manner. By doing this you will stand a much better chance of impressing and grabbing the attention of your audience.
Vocal Impression
Making the best use of your voice is as important as visual impact. In a good speaker you will hear modulation and control. They use pauses effectively as a means to bring the audience’s attention level back. The voice is a flexible and powerful tool. Try to vary your tone as often as possible to add emphasis to what
you say.
How To Answer Questions
Perhaps second only to the fear of drying up in a presentation is the fear of questions. Yet there are no impossible questions. If you know your subject, you will be able to respond to all sensible queries.
If you don’t know the answer, admit it candidly and calmly. Never guess, never waffle.
Practise, then Practise More
The more time you spend on preparation, practice and developing your presentation skills, the more likely you are to give visual impact and vocal impression their due.
You can never prepare too much and the effects of doing too little will always be evident to your audience. The more effort you put into the preparation stage the more confident you will be in the delivery.
Shaun Parker teaches his clients to give sparkling presentations. To find out how to enhance your presentation skills, contact Speak First on 020 7253 2117 or go to the web site http://www.speakfirst.co.uk
Preparing For An Exhibition – Your Guide To Perfect Presentation
Your image matters. If you have spent months developing your new business it is essential that you make a big impact at trade fairs and corporate exhibitions. You cannot afford to get it wrong. Presentation is key to turning that winning concept into a successful money making business. So whether you are planning to present at an exhibition, convention, trade fair or a corporate meeting you should invest in the correct presentation materials. This article is a guide to the display equipment that will help you with your presentation. Alongside corporate events these display materials will help you with in-store promotions, museum displays, sports tournaments, golf days, festivals and weddings.
Pop-up stands
Pop-up stands are portable stands that are lightweight and quick to assemble. They offer a supportive frame for large graphic panels usually 2.5 metres x 2.4 metres. Most companies will offer a package that includes up to 5 graphics that can be printed to your specification. All you have to do is provide your artwork. Pop-up stands come with a wheeled case to make it easier for you to transport the display equipment to and from the event. The frame is both stylish and magnetic. The magnetism makes it easy and quick to set up your display. Packages for this type of display usually retail at around 900-1000 pounds they are an excellent option if you are after a large temporary display that will make a big impact.
Banner Stands
A Banner stand is an adjustable stand that provides the necessary support to your banner. They are typically very lightweight and comprise of a telescopic pole for adjustable height. Banner stands are ideal for a rectangular graphic design that would ideally be displayed vertically. They usually come with a carry bag and tube making them an extremely portable option. They are very quick to set up and adjustable to the height you need. They also have the possible benefit of being linked with other banner stands to create a banner wall. This provides a cost-effective option for a fantastic display. They are usually sold with personalised graphics included and retail for around 115-175 pounds each. Typically they are available at reduced prices if you buy more than 5 at a time.
Roller banners
Roller banners are extremely lightweight and compact display systems that provide an excellent option if you are looking for a highly portable display. A reusable spring loaded rail clamp system makes it easy to change the graphics in the roller banner. Roller banners come with a bag and shoulder strap and can weigh as little as 4kg. They are typically 2.2m tall, 0.8m wide with a depth of 0.4m. They can be extremely cost effective as they are priced between 100 and 152 pounds depending on the quantities the customer requests.
Lighting
Lighting is an essential aspect when you’re seeking to maximise the effect of your display. Halogen spot lights and flood lights will provide your display with the added sparkle to really maximise the effect of your banner. Fully adjustable Power spotlights are available that are designed specifically to enhance your pop up stand or banner stand. Floodlights provide excellent coverage whilst spotlights can provide highlight for a specific part of your display that you want to emphasise.
Literature racks
Often overlooked literature racks are important for encouraging delegates or potential customers to collect and read your literature – an essential part of the marketing process. A wide range of styles are available to meet your needs. The most effective literature racks provide space for A4 literature and are collapsible. This makes them portable for trade shows and easy to assemble. Literature racks usually cost around 90 pounds and are a vital part of your display.
Supplying artwork
Companies that provide pop-up stands, banner stands and roller stands often provide a service that will print your custom made graphics. Some companies can even help you design the artwork and will create a design to your specifications. If you have your own artwork available it can be as simple as emailing it through and the company will print it to meet your requirements.
Shaun Parker provides an informative insight into using Banner Stands, Pop up stands and Literature Racks to achieve the maximum impact from your exhibition.
For more information please visit: http://www.displays-online.com/