Fun Planners: Orlando Corporate Event Planners

4 Reasons Why You Should Plan a Team Building Event

ontarget — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Many businesses fail in creating a close knit, high efficiency team, and they often take for granted the benefits of creating strong interpersonal relationships within their company. Team building activities are an exciting way to get your co-workers involved while reaching goals and having fun. Why not call your Orlando event planner and arrange a team building event that’s fun for everyone?

1. Team building events are meant to build relationships with the people you work with! Not only do strong relationships improve encouragement, but that encouragement leads to better productivity and achievements. You’re more likely to work hard if that work is recognized in a positive light!

2. Uniting your team to reach a specific goal is one of the goals of team building. This helps create common commitments to reach the goals of the team and to understand that everyone needs one another to reach those goals.

3. Reduce or eliminate conflicts within the office by establishing a team building event! Not only will it reduce stress around the office, but it can give others the opportunity to unite on projects and brainstorm as a team.

4. Team building is also an opportunity to build morale, which leads to higher productivity. Morale helps employees take pride in the work they do, and they will be more likely to go the extra mile instead of doing the minimum amount of work required.

Your Orlando event planner can create the perfect setting for your next team building event to help create a positive atmosphere in your office. Fun Planners is your one stop for everything you need to make your Orlando corporate events a success. Call us today at 407-880-3521 to learn more about the services that we offer!

3 Event Ideas for Your Next Fundraiser

ontarget — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:57:39 +0000

Many businesses pride themselves on giving back to the community and to organizations that they care about. Not only will fundraising events provide money for the goals of an organization, but it will raise awareness for a good cause. There are many ways to bring your fundraising program profitable success that can incorporate these three different types of events.

Golf Tournament: These types of fundraising events tend to bring in great success for an organization and can be a fun and challenging event. It’s a great opportunity to bring the community together and to create team building opportunities within your business or organization. Proceeds are generally collected through registration fees and donations; additional proceeds can be collected and donated to the organization from those who sell food and drinks during the event.

Poker/Casino Event: Organizations participating in a charity casino event can easily collect proceeds from a percent of each pot collected. These fun events have a tendency to bring in large crowds and give you other opportunities for raising money by selling food or holding raffles. Texas Hold’em Poker and Blackjack events are popular for casino nights.

Gala/Dinner: If you’re organization has a large following, this can be a great idea for those who plan and promote this fundraising idea successfully. Guests pay a set price to attend the dinner and the proceeds go towards the organization. The event can comprise of live music and raffles, and can range from a casual buffet to a black-tie dinner event.

Fun Planners is an Orlando event planning company that can help you plan and create an exciting and successful fundraiser for any type of organization. Plan your next event with us by calling us at 407-880-3521 and learn more about the services we offer.

Building a Successful Team

ontarget — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:23:53 +0000

Every business wants to have a close knit team that understands key goals and tasks while contributing to the overall success of the company. Team-oriented environments require the collaboration of members to help reach a goal, but sometimes a team may not have clear sense of how a successful team can impact an organization. Building a lasting team can prove difficult, but with consistency, effort and even Orlando team building events, your business can create a team that will be seamlessly ready to tackle any talks.

Understand your team as individuals. They will play a significant role in creating an efficient business and being able to know everyone’s strengths and weaknesses. Knowing what keeps them motivated and the way they solve problems helps maximize results.

Define your team members roles and responsibilities. After you begin to understand your team members’ strengths and weaknesses, you can figure out where they best fit in your company and where they will be most successful.

Acknowledge what your team is doing and get feedback to help solve any inconsistencies and to help improve work flow. People take appreciation very well, and helps improve their quality and willingness to work.

Fun Planners created team building events in Orlando to help your business become reach their full potential. Plan your Orlando team building event today and learn how to better connect with your co-workers. Call us today at 407-880-3521 for information about the services we offer!

4 Company Picnic Planning Tips Not To Forget

ontarget — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:10:43 +0000

Company picnics are a wonderful way to get your co-workers and their families together for a great day of food and entertainment. Hosting a successful picnic and setting everything in place can be quite stressful, but by keeping in mind just a few planning tips, you’ll be sure to have an exciting and memorable picnic that everyone will enjoy!

Provide entertainment! If there are kids attending you will want to make sure there is something for them to do. The same goes for adults! Incorporate carnival games like horseshoes or duck pond. Inflatable attractions are also a great way to keep kids entertained. You can even create raffles to give your guests a chance to win prizes!

If your event is outside, make sure you have adequate cover. We all hope to have a bright sunny company picnic outside, but even the sunniest of days can quickly turn to a rainy day without notice. Outside events should have some cover, like tents or canopies to protect guests from the rain and the sun.

Find a spacious location. Ensure that there is enough parking to accommodate every guest. Check your potential location to see if there are restrooms or any other specific amenities that you might need to provide guests.

Don’t forget the food. It get get pretty stressful trying to get everything together, but food is probably the most important thing on your guests’ minds when going to a company picnic. If you’re grilling, make sure the food is being kept warm, and that cold foods are kept cold! No one want a cold cheeseburger or warm drinks!

Fun Planners can help you find the perfect location while accommodating your wants and needs as well as your budget. Our Orlando event planners can be your guide in creating your next company picnic while providing you with the necessary amenities that you would like to incorporate into your special event. Call us today at 407-880-3521 to learn more about our services and to receive a quote!

5 Tips for Planning A Successful Corporate Event

ontarget — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:14:10 +0000

Many managers, business owners, and department heads have gone through the stressful process of planning a successful corporate event. They don’t know where to start, how to budget, or what activities to include. We understand the stress that goes along with Orlando event planning, and we have devised a list of five tips for planning a successful corporate event.

Don’t overdo it. Event planners tend to get carried away when planning something for their employees. If it’s your first event, make sure to keep it simple and keep your employees in mind.
Identify a theme. Make sure to identify a theme or a vision for the event before you start planning. Keep in mind the objective of the event. Are you throwing an employee appreciation luncheon? A holiday party? An annual awards ceremony? An employee luncheon will most likely be a casual affair. A holiday party will need festive decorations and activities. An annual awards ceremony might be more formal, and timing will be everything. These are all widely different themes with different planning processes.
Layout a detailed budget. When it comes to Orlando event planning, budget is of significant importance. Make sure to come up with a budget range, and stay at the low end of your budget wherever possible. Also, research vendors to make sure you are getting the best deal. Keep a spreadsheet of all of your possible budget combinations to create the most efficient expenditures of your event.
Identify your target audience. It’s important to know who you are throwing this event for, and what they expect out of the event, so you don’t fall short. Put together a small committee of your employees to help get them involved with the planning process. That way, you can help to get ideas from your target audience, and not plan the entire event on your own.
Schedule your event at a convenient time. Make sure you are not scheduling your event around the time of a major holiday or a time where many of your employees are out-of-town and taking vacation. The last thing you would want to do is plan an entire event and have a low turnout rate.

When it comes to Orlando event planning, it’s important to remember to use all of the resources that are available to you. Fun Planners can help you plan a fun and unique corporate event with various themes, activities and rentals. Visit our website to inquire about our services.

Combining Corporate and Team Building Events

ontarget — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:35:21 +0000

Combining business and pleasure is what Orlando corporate events are all about, and with Fun Planners you can guarantee that your event’s theme will be a hit for everyone. If you’re tired of the same Orlando team building and corporate events that your company plans, why not try something different? Creating a bonding experience for you and your employees can be challenging, but when there’s competition involved, combining competition and teamwork can prove to be successful.

Arcade rentals and virtual reality games can be a great place to start when planning a team building event. Multiplayer games can provide great team challenges and encourages communication and teamwork. Whether you win or lose, it’s a fun way to get people interacting.
Casino events also provide an atmosphere of competition and bonding between your co-workers that’s fun for everyone. It also gives you a chance to interact with co-workers in a different, more relaxed environment.
Game shows are not only entertaining but they also create an interactive teamwork environment that gets your employees working toward a goal in a team effort. It’s a great way to get teams focused on leadership and organization.

Regardless of what your event planning goal is, Fun Planners is here to make sure your corporate event is a success. From catering to entertainment, we plan Orlando corporate events that are essential to the success of your business. Call us today at 407-880-3521 to learn more about our Orlando event planning services.

What to know Before Planning a Corporate Event

ontarget — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:22:01 +0000

Orlando Corporate Event Planning can be stressful just to think about, but the planning is the key to a successful event. Before you hire a local Orlando event planning company, make sure you consider some important details when you start thinking about your Orlando corporate event.

Determining the number of guests that will be attending will be the deciding factor on many other aspects of your event. The number of people will depend on what type of space you will be looking for and seating arrangements. Choosing an appropriate venue is one of the biggest aspects of a successful event and can depend on your type of business and goal of the event.
Food is a huge factor in planning an event because most people actually expect events to serve food. If you’re looking for a more formal experience, you may want to allot a certain amount of time during your event for a sit down dinner. Is buffet more your Orlando corporate event style? How many people did you plan to attend? These are some things to consider when planning the catering.
What is the purpose of the event? Will the guests be formally dressed? Maybe it’s a casual get together or conference with others in your industry. This can determine what type of activities or entertainment will be provided throughout the event.

At Fun Planners, our goal is to create a unique and memorable corporate event that will be enjoyable for everyone attending. We plan everything from catering to entertainment for every type of event whether it’s casual or formal. For more information on our Orlando event planning services and types of entertainment, call us at 407-880-3521 and speak with one of our event specialists.

Why Your Employees Will Love Casino Night

ontarget — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:17:42 +0000

Casino parties are a great way to get your corporate event kicked off on the right track. Casino games are not only a blast to play with friends, but they are fun for everyone and are easy to set up with Fun Planners. Hiring a corporate event planner Orlando Company can help you get you set up with professional tables and dealers that are geared up to play.

Corporate events allow your company to have fun and to familiarize yourself with others and provide a great opportunity to build a stronger more connected team. The best way to get everyone energized and having fun is to bring into play casino tables with games for everyone to participate. Hire an Orlando corporate event planning company that will be professional and courteous to your guests while also encouraging them to have a fun filled friendly night. Not only are casino games enjoyable for everyone, they are also a great way to network and engage with others that you may not normally interact with.

With an assortment of games to choose from, including Blackjack, and Texas Holdem Poker, you can impress your guests with a memorable atmosphere. Guests don’t need to be experienced to have fun; the dealers will explain everything for you. They are made to entertain you and your guests and make the night fun for everyone!

Fun Planners is dedicated to making your corporate event an experience to remember no matter what type of theme you choose. If you’re looking for an event planner in Orlando that specializes in uniquely themed corporate and team building events, call Fun Planners today at 407-880-3521 to learn more about what we offer!

How Corporate Events Can Boost Team Morale?

ontarget — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:14:38 +0000

A crucial aspect of a company or organization is team morale. Research has shown group decisions and brainstorming generates better results and solutions than a single individual; however, a group lacking congruency suffers greater than the single decision maker. Corporate events can boost employee morale and communication to help a business.
Events outside the office encourage employees to interact together and form natural bonds than standing at the office water cooler. Employees can talk to other members they wouldn’t interact with on a daily basis. Forming these relationships now will help prevent turmoil and conflict down the line.
When planning an Orlando team building event, be sure it involves interaction of team members, challenges, and fun. Taking the team to the movies or a sporting event can be nice, but interaction with each other and challenging their minds and physicality creates the stories around the office and better friendships.
At Fun Planners, we believe Orlando team building is an essential part of a successful business or organization. Let us help make your next corporate event the most memorable one. Call us today at 407-880-3521 to find out more.

10 Best Orlando Team Building Activities for your Team

ontarget — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:19:18 +0000

At Fun Planners, we feel Orlando team building is an important aspect of a company or organization. Having an event not only motivates members and employees of company goals and mission statements, but also provides a great opportunity for them to bond. Here are 10 best team building activities we can provide for your next event:

Big Foot Relay – Work as a team in this fun relay to the finish line.
Game Show Mania – Always wanted to be on your favorite TV game show? Let us create the experience. You provide the questions; we’ll provide the set.
Giant Tricycles – Feel like a giant kid in this silly race!
4-Player Giant Pedestal Joust – Try to knock off the opposing team for bragging rights in the office.
Human Foosball – Another Orlando team building idea is to play your favorite tabletop game life-sized! Up to 12 players can play in this inflated foosball arena.
Obstacle Challenge – See who’s the fastest in this 60-foot inflated obstacle course with a 14-foot climbing wall and slide.
Pit Crew Challenge – Want to feel like part of a pit crew? Race against the clock to refuel a car and change the tires with our simulation game.
Puzzle Pass – You and your team members work together to assemble a giant puzzle.
PVC Racing – Work as a team to put together a series of PVC pipes.
Scrabble Scramble – Teams jump into a giant ball pit and create a series of words with letter marked balls.

We want your next Orlando team building event to be successful! Whether you want to see who’s the fastest, strongest, or the smartest, let us help plan your next Orlando corporate event. Call us at 407-880-3521 to find out how you can make your next even unforgettable.