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Six Easy Ways to Make Your Presentation More Engaging

Whether you’re presenting to a big potential client or a group of post-lunch delegates, it’s important to captivate your audience.

To avoid people hitting the snooze button early, here are six ways to make your presentation more compelling:

The History of Conference Centres

The first convention centres can be traced back to mid-19th century Britain. Commonly known as exhibition halls, the centres were designed to bring together people to discuss and explore their mutual interest of a subject. These imposing Victorian buildings often covered several acres and were multi-functional incorporating lecture halls, libraries, galleries, theatres and exhibition areas.

Four Reasons to Invest in Staff Training

Lots of companies set aside time and budget for staff training and development. 

But why is investing in new skills so important?  

5 Good Reasons Why You Should Attend Industry Conferences

It is always a good idea to start the New Year with planning which industry conferences to attend.

Five Reasons to Attend an Industry Conference

With January in full swing, now is a good time to plan which conferences to attend this year.

As well as fun to go to, industry-specific conferences are a great way to get unique insider tips on how to grow your business.

Managing a Team? Here Are Four Things You Should Know

Stepping up to manage a new team can be a challenging business. You are likely to be pulled in multiple directions, have new goals to achieve and need to deal with an array of HR issues.

How to make the most of Social Media at your Conference

Whether you’re planning a major international conference or gala awards evening, social media is an easy and effective way to promote your event. 

At Lane End Conference Centre, we have over four decades’ of experience of hosting conferences for international and national organisations. 

Here are our tips for harnessing the power of social media to make your event an online and real time success.

Improving Team Productivity Through Play

Time and again research shows that good communication amongst employees equals better performance. The good news is that it is easy to encourage bonding in the work place, from arranging social nights to attending professional team building events. And just like the call centre, the results are worth it.

Four Ways to Bring Your Team Closer Together

A team that works well together has a positive impact on productivity, customer loyalty and, bottom line, will help improve your bottom line.

New High-Tech Projectors Available at Lane End

Planning a Presentation? Check-out Lane End’s new high-tech data projectors.

How to Maintain your Fitness Regime this Conference Season

Working away from home doesn’t mean you have to abandon your usual health and fitness regime.

Lane End's Steve Completes Flete Half Marathon

Steve Kader of Lane End’s Maintenance Team completed the Flete Half Marathon in May.