Introduction

When a company or organisation wants to put on a conference or large event, it is unlikely they would consider doing it themselves. Most companies do not have all the necessary in-house expertise, and releasing personnel from their normal work could be less cost efficient than bringing in the experts. There is also a great deal more to organising a conference than most people would realise in that it is a very stressful and technical activity. The client therefore would usually call in another company that specialises entirely in conference and event management.

There are a great many companies offering Corporate Event Management Services so competition is keen. Even if you are the best you still have to compete with others who offer lower prices and might appear to be cheaper. One of the ways of countering the cut throat business in the UK is to look at offering Conference Production Services in Europe. European managers then have the option of using a UK or EU company to provide for their Conference or Event. UK conference services are more than able to offer competitive prices. In the current economic climate with the pound at its lowest value for many years, UK companies have a distinct advantage in the EU market. .

I plan to take you through a step by step account of the stages of managing an event in Europe using examples from a recent contract in Rome.

Step 1

As a company offering conference and event management services it is essential that the quality of service provided is professional and value for money. To this end attention to detail is paramount. The project manager will know his team and the quality and reliability of the technical staff, the quality of the electronic equipment and the soundness of the sets that are used. Once these issues are in place and proven on previous jobs then the pitch to the client can be confident and knowledgeable so that the client can be reassured things will run smoothly.

Step 2

The Brief

The brief we were given was a three and a half day conference event in Rome in early February for approximately 150 international delegates attending, the majority of whom would be travelling from the USA.

Technical Specification

The technical requirement was to combine a rear projection set and a four speaker PA system with radio microphones. Also data and video switching, wireless table microphones for delegate interaction with presenters in question and answer sessions. They wanted two show laptop PC’s loaded with PowerPoint and various video software.

Step 3

A quotation was provided for all the physical hardware and the technical requirements and the services of the project manager and his team. No subcontracting was needed. Details were agreed and the quote was accepted by the client and a contract issued. It is important to make sure you have a contract and in it, a clause for cancellation charges.

Quality event companies provide the advantage of using a regular team and have all the necessary equipment to provide for the needs of the client.

Step 4

When organising any event abroad we find it more responsible and economical to use our own technical equipment and workforce who we know and trust. There are no problems with language and the team understand the technical issues that are likely to be encountered. They are used to working together, each having their strengths to contribute to the whole, and they can be trusted to do the best possible job with the minimum of fuss. However planning is a key activity particularly when organising meetings and conference events abroad. If you have forgotten something it’s too late to go back when you have driven 600 miles. So having decided to transport the full conference set, staging and equipment by van to Rome we then worked out the details of how best to achieve it.

Step 5

Transportation

The size of the event is critical to the choice of transportation. In our Rome example it was possible to convey all the required equipment in a hire van which could be driven using a standard UK driving licence. If the scale of a conference or exhibition event is much larger it would be recommended to use a dedicated freighting company to collect, deliver and return staging and technical elements to the destination. Using a dedicated freighting company also has the benefit of delivering the key personnel to the event without them being tired out after driving across Europe.

However, in this case it was decided that the event technicians would drive the van to Rome which would still be well within budget for all staging and technical elements. When hiring a vehicle it is essential to pay attention to maximum load capacity of the vehicle. The weight of the technical equipment and set must be less than the maximum load and once the main systems are onboard, care must be taken not to fill it to the brim with extra bits and pieces.

It is so easy, when being helpful, to add the client event material, such as delegate registration systems and materials, brochures, display and graphic panels. The result can easily mean that the maximum safe load allowance for the vehicle is compromised. As the load capacity is a legal necessity it is never a good idea to say yes to extra items on behalf of the client without being aware of the likely impact on overall weight.

Step 6

The Journey

As the distance was twelve hundred miles there and back it was decided that with an allotted journey time of two and a half days each way to Rome would be enough. Although it would have been possible to travel to Rome in two days we have learned from experience to allow a margin for any delays en route. It also allows for the technicians themselves to be fresh enough after the road trip to be able to work effectively.

When travelling long distance across Europe and at a time of year when the weather might be inclement, it is essential that the safety of personnel and other road users is paramount. By dividing the travel time between two drivers and rotating them every two hours, we have found that neither is unduly fatigued. This system allows large distances of up to 600 miles a day to be covered with safety. Regular breaks help to maintain concentration and awareness, with total travel times of no more than ten hours in any day and preferably no more than eight hours a day. It is never advisable to rely on a bare minimum of journey time for any long distance travel to meet an event deadline.

For that all important event, choose a company who specialises in conference management, one that you can rely on.

Having decided on the route to be taken from the UK to Rome we left the UK via a ferry from Dover to Calais and then journeyed to an area just North of Dijon on day one. From Dijon on day two, the journey continued as far as Bologna via the Mont Blanc tunnel. We decided on day three, to make an early start for the half day drive from Bologna to Rome and deliver the equipment to the venue, then rest up for the remainder of the day so the crew would be fresh to start work the next morning.

Navigation across Europe is now much more straight forward with Satellite, but we would also recommend printed route plans and local maps of any places where a stop-over is planned. It has sometimes been the case that even with the latest updated information the Sat Nav cannot always find the precise location of the road you want, due to the ongoing construction of many new motorway networks. You may find yourself suddenly stuck on a road it doesn’t know and this is when the co-driver can be a great help to navigate you through the confusion.

Step 7

Accommodation for Overnight Stops

Choosing accommodation for suitable overnight stops is worth some research. There is a plentiful choice of motel stops near to all major roads in France and Italy all of which are reasonably priced. However, there are superb guest houses away from the main cities and major roads which offer a much more relaxing experience for a tired traveller and are usually cheaper than the chain motels. Often these places have secure parking enhancing vehicle security from theft and damage. After all, when freighting audio-visual systems with a value stretching to tens of thousands of pounds, peace of mind is useful to say the least.

Step 8

On Site Conference Production

On arrival in Rome we drove the van to the conference venue so that the audio-visual equipment and staging could be unloaded directly into the conference room. This was to secure the items and have everything ready for installation the following day. Getting an early start to set up the equipment allowed for the client to begin presentation rehearsals on the afternoon of the rig day. Later on the same day there was to be an evening reception and brief welcome presentation to all attending delegates. The setting up procedures are tried and tested and the team worked like a well oiled machine so that all the audio-visual elements were complete and in place on schedule and all the technical systems were working correctly by the time the client presenters arrived from the USA.

Step 9

Audio Visual and Production Content

An example of the kind of last minute technical hitches that has to be resolved is when a conference presenter is unable to submit his presentation during the pre-production period and will arrive on site with it in his briefcase (Probably having worked on it during his flight over). The production team will not know until late in the process what presentation format is required. However the presenter will still expect his material to be incorporated seamlessly into a master slide deck. If a conference set uses a wide screen projection format the content will need to be generated in a sixteen by nine aspect ratio. Unknown to the presenter however, the offered material may have been built around a slide template that used a four by three aspect ratio instead. Depending on content, this may have minimal impact on the look of the presentation but if there are images of people, or pie chart graphs, these will then appear as stretched and elliptical shapes which would be unsatisfactory. Fonts and text boxes may move out of alignment and embedded applications such as XL may well be impossible to read. The added value for European clients of using a UK based corporate event supplier is that the British are famous for their ability to be innovative and come up with solutions to problems at the last minute and particularly under pressure.

Whenever there is a large event it is essential to ensure that audio visual equipment used is of the highest quality.

During the rehearsals for the first day of the conference one of the American presenters had travelled to site with a power point presentation containing video footage. Unfortunately the video content had not been embedded into his presentation so it did not appear as he expected. The video content was hyper-linked to files that were inaccessible from the PowerPoint presentation - supplied to us on a memory stick. Fortunately with our technical knowledge we were able to download the video from source and convert the video footage into a high resolution format that would be compatible with our audio visual systems. This is when event support specialists, who speak English as a first language and are familiar with the requirements of such last-minute complications, are priceless.

In an ideal scenario, all presentation content will have been submitted during the pre-production phase to minimise such last minute glitches, but more often than not on-site changes are required to re-format a presentation. Whilst it is by no means out of the question that a local AV company might well have been able to do the same, feedback from client events in Europe suggests that when they have used a local supplier they have often failed to be sufficiently expert to support such needs.

Step 10

During the Conference

Over the period of the two and a half day event we were able to further increase our reputation with the client and delegates. Something that they had overlooked until the last minute was to provide appropriate themed music for role-play exercises. Although it had not been part of the original conference production brief, we were able to provide apt and timely presentation support at very short notice from our on-site database of over thirty thousand music tracks.Again, this was something which many of our European competitors may not have been able to achieve within the time frame and it would probably have added an extra cost.

Whilst seeming relatively trivial points in themselves the above types of scenarios can be very stressful for conference and event organisers, who already have responsibilities that go beyond the presentation content. The corporate conference event being organised by the client is a huge task of delegate management and event logistics, so that any projects that can be left to an experienced dedicated event management team such as ourselves, frees them up to focus on their own tasks of delivering a successful delegate experience.

Step 11

Language Issues in European Conferencing.

When working in Europe either as an event manager, conference producer, or production company, it is always helpful if you are able to communicate directly with the people you meet at the venue and along the way. Whilst all major event management destinations and hotels across Europe have staff who will speak English, there are occasions when they will not be available. We are fortunate to have colleagues with rudimentary skills in French, Spanish and German who are all keen to improve their language skills. They are prepared to have a go whenever possible to try out what they have learned and this has sometimes proved to be invaluable. It may seem obvious to say, but we recommend that at least one on your production team should have a working knowledge of the local language and should be encouraged to use their language skills as often as possible. It is often surprising how a little effort can generate a much better response from those who you are working alongside.

Conclusion

If you haven’t given much consideration to the idea of working in Europe then we really recommend it. Conference events in Europe can be undertaken by a UK event production company at comparable cost to our European colleagues in the audio-visual supply sector. Favourable exchange rates add a further competitive edge to the costs of bringing your audio-visual and staging from the UK. Researching and planning the route and method by which conferencing systems are freighted and delivered will provide surprisingly low cost delivery solutions.

Taking your chosen conference production team with you to Europe will give increased peace of mind with regard to the quality of your technical support. Our client in Rome was very happy with the service and level of attention to detail we brought to their conference and repeat European corporate events are now routinely part of our conferencing diary. Fortunately our team really enjoy the experience of travelling abroad and having the opportunity during ‘down time’ to experience life in another culture and country. Particularly at the last night celebration which, rather like a topping out ceremony, tradition dictates must take place at the end of each show!

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* Eating foods that make hemroids flare up, like caffeine, alcoholic beverages, nut products or spicy items.

* Wiping and rubbing too hard after using the toilet

* When at the toilet, straining and pushing

* Standing and sitting in the same place for long periods of time. Move or shift your position.

If you’re doing these things, stop now! This is making your hemroid symptoms worse! Instead, use these dietary suggestions:

* Look for other food, not discounting those already listed, make your hemroids inflame and avoid it

* Eat enough daily grams of fiber in your diet, or use fiber supplements. You’ll find it’s much easier to eliminate when you have a fiber rich diet.

* Consume at minimum eight glasses of water everyday. This, like fiber, can make it easier to use the toilet.

If your piles become worse, do everything you can to help lessen them. If they’re refusing to get better, they’re getting worse. Be proactive.

A typical hemroid treatment options are over the counter medications, like Preparation H or Tucks medicated pads. Be warned, the ingredients of some of these medicines indicate they may not be safe for extended use.

See if there are hydrocortisone creams in stock. The anti inflammatory ingredients can help being down swelling to the irritated skin of your hemroids.

You can find a zinc oxide treatment, such as that in diaper rash treatments, to be very soothing. They should assist with quick reduction of pain.

Sprays are sometimes around with numbing efects.

You should also want to make sure that you are patting down the area and not wiping and rubbing after going to the restroom. Baby wipes are a great item here, because they are easy on sensitive skin.

The numbing and decrease of flare ups caused by applying ice on the area for 10 minutes is a simple method to lessen pain, and should be applied many times per day. Using sitz baths are an additional treatment. Even bed rest to prevent muscle strain can be a good idea also when your hemroid symptoms are very bad.

Wetness|Moisture} is a bad thing for hemroids, so switch to cotton undergarmets to keep yourself dry. If you are using any products with dyes or perfumes, cease use. They’ll only irritate the hemroids more.

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Doing the steps above will help bring down your hemroid symptoms. Always ask your health care professional or doctor when starting any new treatments.

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The creation of your own business is another alternative which you may consider. In reality there are various benefits that are associated to the fact of being a self-employed. For example you will be able to run your business the way you want and take all important decisions yourself. Additionally it is possible to set your own working time. French readers that are interested for more information on this can take a look at this short article on becoming independent ( devenir independant ) as it contains some interesting point.

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Diet is a significant factor to be taken care of in the pregnancy.  One has to bear mind that one has to eat for 2 when pregnant though overeating is not the cure for this.  One has to take sufficient amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals since the mum is the sole source of al these essential items for the baby. 

Pre natal diet don’t counsel complete non carbohydrate diet since it may lead to production of ketones in the blood stream in the absence of carbs, that may cause the chance of brain damage for the baby.  Besides this also may lead to bowel obstruction in pregnant girls since they’re supplied with further shots of iron needed for the baby. 

The pre natal food need include enough fruits to ensure vitamins in needed quantity.  One need take care not to over eat that may light the way to obesity especially those who suffer from diabetes sufferers or low B.P.  Or over weight. 

Routinely low carbohydrate diet includes whole grains and fruits with minimum white rice and pasta.  If one take high carbohydrate diet it is better to go for frequent meals.  One may avoid processed meat as it contains less nutriments and more calories.  Enough quantity of nuts salads and fruits are going to be taken.  Huge doses of salt and sauces are going to be evaded.  One is best suggested to consult the gynecologist to get a well-balanced diet prescribed.  There is definitely a connection with the pre natal food and the child’s’s health. 

One has to prepare oneself to be a good mother by enriching the understanding of baby care, and the post delivery health care.  One must be emotionally prepared to keep adjusted with the physical, and emotional changes one is subject to in this period.  The task of a loving man in the period cannot be over stressed.  It is he who has to give her the care, comfort, and the confidence to prepare herself to become a matured, healthy and loving mother. 

This article is to be used for informative uses only.  The information contained herein is not meant to be used in the place of, or in association with, professional medical recommendation referring to pregnancy.  Before beginning any diet or taking any medication, the patient must consult a licensed consultant for advice and / or to determine the best plan of action for his / her individual situation.

Contactless payments.

The next generation of electronic payment, contactless payments don’t require the customer to hand over their card. The whole transaction is completed electronically, and their card never leaves their hand. It’s faster, easier and much more secure.

But what about the merchant? Should cash-heavy merchants rush into setting up a contactless payments merchant account? A payments consultant would answer a resounding yes! Contactless payments merchant accounts deliver even greater benefits to merchants than it does to consumers. Read on to find out how.

What is Contactless Payment?

Contactless payments merchant accounts are the third generation of electronic payments. (The first generation was the old plastic credit card, and the second was the magnetic stripe card.) Merchants with contactless payments merchant accounts enable customers to use their credit cards for purchases without ever handing their card over. Contactless payments merchant account transactions use one of the following methods:

• Contactless readers;
• Retailer cards/fobs;
• NFC (near field communication) enabled mobile payment software; or
• Back end processing/over the air payment software.

Customers love it!

Payments consulting research shows that 86% of consumers want to carry less cash, and most carry less than $20. (Survey was conducted in 2005 by lpsos and commissioned by MasterCard). They’re growing more comfortable using credit, but they’re still quite worried about security issues when handing over their card. In fact, 91% of likely users would feel more secure if they were allowed to hold their payment card through their entire payment process.

And then there’s ease of use, speed and convenience. Nationwide, almost 75% of respondents refuse to wait in line longer than five minutes for a purchase of less than $25, and more than 25% refuse to wait longer than just two minutes.

So how does contactless payment compare in terms of speed? Very well, in fact… It takes only 1/3 to ½ of the time of the average cash or traditional credit card transaction:

• CVS Pharmacy Average Cash Transaction = 33.7 seconds
• Average Card Transaction (w/o Signature = 26.7 seconds
• Average RF Transaction = 12.5 seconds

So contactless payments increase customers’ sense of security and decrease hated wait-times. It’s no surprise, then, that customers love it!

And the growth rate of contactless payments merchant accounts shows it. According to Brian Triplett, senior vice president for emerging product development-Visa USA, “The adoption rate is the fastest we’ve seen for any new technology. I do expect we will continue to see significant growth; whether it’s double or triple we’ll have to wait and see.”

What are the Benefits for Merchants?

The most obvious benefit for merchants in having contactless payments merchant accounts is that consumers love it, so they’ll use it more often and spend more.

But the benefits don’t end there. Contactless payments merchant accounts also:

• Leverage ‘Top of Wallet’ convenience - Like traditional credit cards (and unlike cash), the customer’s card is always in their wallet, which means they’re more likely to spend, simply because they can.

• Deliver increased merchant differentiation - Particularly in the early days of adoption, merchants with contactless payments merchant accounts will ‘stand out from the crowd.’ They’ll offer consumers a new and exciting way to pay for goods and services.

• Are cheaper to operate - Transactions clear as a card-present, magnetic stripe-read transaction, but card readers are a fraction of the cost of a new POS terminal.

• Increase efficiency - Businesses with contactless payments merchant accounts enjoy much more rapid check-out times during peak hours.

• Are easy to install and upgrade - The hardware for contactless payments merchant accounts is all plug-n-play.

• Increase customer loyalty - Studies show that customers return to the participating merchant’s location on an average of two times a month.

• Leverage a general consumer movement away from cash (20%) - Even customers who don’t specifically love contactless payment probably DO specifically dislike cash. By offering them an alternative, businesses increase the likelihood of a sale.

Put simply, businesses with contactless payments merchant accounts enjoy increased transaction volume (average 45%) and increased ticket size (average 20%).

What Merchants Benefit Most from Contactless Payments Merchant Accounts?

Contactless payments merchant accounts are ideal for cash-heavy merchants. Target industries include:

• QSR
• Petroleum & C-store
• Book Stores
• Dry Cleaners
• Video Rental
• Pharmacy
• Grocery
• Parking
• Movie Theaters
• Stadiums & Arenas
• Theme Parks
• Events
• Cafeterias (Schools & Corporate)
• Taxis
• Transit
• Vending
• News Stands
• Parking Garages

Conclusion – The Future of Contactless Payments Merchant Accounts?

Contactless payment offers significant bottom-line benefits to merchants. It’s the next generation payment system that’s faster, easier, more secure and more convenient for consumers, which means it facilitates more sales (greater volume transaction) of greater value (ticket lift) for merchants. It’s a win-win situation!

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