The idea of “corporate events” might make you think of seminars, conferences, panels, or some other gathering equally as stiff and professional. As a top-rated corporate event venue in Essex County, The Clubhouse believes that sometimes what’s best for your business and fellow employees are kicking back in a comfortable, private event space! Whether it’s a holiday party, a secret Santa gift exchange, or even a company anniversary party, your corporate celebration deserves to be held in a venue designed to leave lasting impressions.

 When planning a corporate party choosing The Clubhouse is always a smart first move. We’re here to give you a checklist of what to get done leading up to the big occasion that will make your life easier and party even more successful. Check out this infographic on how to prepare, then keep reading for a more detailed look inside how you can get ready.

Make Lists

Lists can be lifesavers when it comes to planning a corporate event. They help you break down the entire process into manageable tasks and keep track of what you’ve done and how much more is left to do. Lists also allow you to delegate tasks as necessary.

List making is also an excellent opportunity to consider various concerns related to the size and nature of the gathering. For instance, if alcohol is appropriate for the event, or how much food you’ll need.

Determine the Budget

Setting the budget should be at the top of your list! Finding out how much money you have to spend as early as possible is crucial since it will have the most significant impact on the type of corporate party you put together. An excellent way to do this is — you guessed it — making lists! Create budget categories like food, entertainment, venue rental, etc.

Set the Date and Notify Guests

Once you have taken an inventory of what you need to take care of, as well as determined a theme or “vibe” you want the party to have, set a date and notify guests. While you may think weekends are your best bet, consider choosing a weekday or weeknight for your corporate event. Most employees will have more open availability, and you will have more flexibility when choosing the date of your event. Contact The Clubhouse to see what days are available, and notify your employees to see which times work best for everyone.

For more information about our corporate event space near Bergen County, contact The Clubhouse today.