FAQs

frequently asked questions

We hope our website offers you a good insight into what we do and who we are. You should be able to find a bunch of ideas for your next corporate event, team building or activity day and we hope you’ll get in touch do discuss your plans further. If you’re still unsure about anything, these FAQs might help…

Why use a corporate event management company?

Corporate event management companies like Corporactive are specialists. Corporactive is one of the longest-established companies of its kind. We manage your event to the same exacting standards you apply to conducting your own business. This releases you and your key team members to concentrate entirely on maximising your skills and benefits during the event. Using Corporactive is playing to your strengths – by choosing the professionals.

Is it more expensive to use an event management company?

It can actually work out cheaper as well as taking all the heartache and anxiety out of creating and managing an event. Because we work with a wide range of venues, facilities, entertainers and so on, we can quickly and efficiently service your needs and provide complete peace of mind at a cost-efficient rate.We do not mark up venue costs.

Our profit is earned entirely on what we supply to create your event and manage it. As professionals in event management with an established reputation, we aim to satisfy your objectives, exceed your expectations thereby providing positive value for you.t.

What does it take to make an event successful?

Establishing clear objectives from the outset and ensuring that these are central to the design, planning and execution of the event. Attention to detail throughout coupled with effective communication to all parties at all stages and taking care to reflect the client’s high standards of professionalism with professional event management.

How many of the events management team will be on-site on the day?

There is no fixed formula for this. We believe that effective management is best served through the unobtrusive presence of our professional team and the number will depend on the complexity of the event. All our events are attended and managed by your principal contact during the creation of the event.

Is there a standard staff-to-guest ratio? How many of my team do I need there on the day?

This will depend on your commercial strategy for the event and we will be pleased to offer advice, based on our experience to help you find the right balance. Please bear in mind that our professional team will ensure that your staff only need be involved in strategic or social hosting.

What happens if the event is outside and it rains?

We have never had an event that has been spoiled by adverse weather conditions. We provide mini marquee shelters at every activity station, so that guests are not exposed to the elements for long. These also act as excellent shade on the days when the sun is strong. Our events are well-organised and fast-moving, which is a great antidote to a bad weather day, all of which adds to the ‘I was there’ spirit.

What kind of timeframe should we be working to?

Yours! We have, literally, provided events at a day’s notice – although we would generally like a longer lead time!

Why should I use Corporactive for my event?

We are professional, honest and straightforward. We have an excellent and longstanding reputation with our clients, their guests and venues. Over 80% of our business is derived from recommendations or repeats. We aim to keep it that way!

SAYS WHO?

Thank you so much for delivering this event so successfully for us.

Our clients were very impressed with your organisation of the event and Simon has asked me to pass on his appreciation for how well you represented the Bank in every aspect of this important day. We were in safe hands, yet enjoyed an exciting day of activities. Guiding us to use Rudding Park was definitely correct! The venue was outstanding and everyone noticed what a good relationship you had with their staff, and how well the event dovetailed together.

- Wendy O Callaghan, PA to the Regional Head of Barclays Corporate Finance

All the feedback received from the managers was very positive and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Many thanks again for organising an excellent event for us.

 

- Trisha Hughes, Director of Facilities, Addleshaw Goddard

We were all very impressed by the knowledgeable and professional attitude of all involved on the day and would not hesitate to contact Corporactive again in the future.

- Charlotte Waterhouse, Sales and Marketing Executive, Sx3 Service and Systems Solutions

The event seems to have been a huge success and has done the job we set out to do beyond our expectations. There were some common themes throughout the thank you letters. The comments included “hospitality carried out with impeccable organisation”, “the entire event was extremely well organised”, “the organisation and the day itself were both absolutely superb, my compliments to you and all your team and also the event organisers”, “we thought that the whole day ranks as the best corporate event we have been on”

- Christopher Butterworth, Managing Partner Raworths Solicitors

Thanks for all of your support to create such a special day and indeed a second thank you for recognizing Sarah and Damian in particular.

Ultimately in these tough economic times any little that we can give back to employees to help to create some morale, motivation and inspiration cannot be under-estimated.

Thanks again

- Graham Cunningham, Production Director, UNILEVER

I would like to say a big Thank You to everyone involved with the Drax Fun Day on Saturday. It was well organised and my family certainly enjoyed every minute of it and have been asking when the next one is. So well done to everyone and Thank You.

- Karin Rollinson, DRAX