End of financial year (EOFY) celebrations are a great way to offer a huge thank you to your clients and your staff. And what better way to show gratitude than organising an enjoyable event where everyone can celebrate the achievements of the company?

There are several things that you should focus on to make your guests happy and ensure the EOFY party is a memorable event.  Here are a few tips.

Planning

Start early – You will save money.  Lots of companies will be throwing an EOFY party at the same time, so make sure you get in quick, or you’ll miss out!

How big is your guest list? Is this party for all company employees or are you simply celebrating with your immediate team? Once you know how much space you need, you can decide to book an exclusive space, or a smaller semi-private section of a larger venue.

Determine the budget

Everything will depend on the budget.  Set your budget and use it as a starting point to brainstorm ideas for venues, food, drinks, entertainment etc.  You can still manage to keep it memorable and creative by choosing the right providers and booking early.

Venue/Location

The type of venue you choose will depend on your budget, number of guests, location and corporate culture. Convenience is key. If you want to ensure that everyone makes it to the celebration, you’ll need to choose a venue that’s convenient.

Winter is here –  so choose your venue wisely, the weather won’t always be on your side. Beer gardens, courtyards, terrace spaces and uncovered balconies may not work for your July event.   Instead, ask about weather contingencies: what’s plan B, do they have a covered area, are there outdoor heaters?

Attend to details

This includes the entertainment, menu, the flow of the program and the theme. The details will make your guests feel like the event has been thought out and planned so they can have a good time.  Make them feel special and your event feedback will be off the charts.  Do you need to plan for specific dietary requirements?

Invite guests

Send out your invites (digital is the way to go) and have your guests look forward to the event!

Have fun!

Other activities to consider

Christmas in July – embrace the chill.

Cooking Classes – could be anything for pizza, pasta to cupcakes.

Destination Long Lunch – take your guests to a beautiful destination venue for a long lunch.