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Dear Readers
Penny Cottee Secretarial newsletter editor Welcome to the March edition of DeskDemon Express! This issue we're looking into smart schmoozing - how to treat those special clients and hard-working colleagues so well that they'll never want to do business with or work for anyone else, ever! Well, that's the theory…! But these days, with a little imagination you can organise a host of very different events and activities which will underline your organisation's commitment to quality and creativity. We give you some pointers…
Features

Something to remember you by? Corporate hospitality should create the feeling that your business is different and knows a few things that the others have missed. If you can find a new idea, it's a bonus, says John Hancock

Your gift's in the post! Choosing that business gift is one thing. Getting it to your client is another story - and possibly a huge extra cost! Sara Goodwins offers you a hand-picked selection of goodies you can send by good old-fashioned post, and some tips on safe delivery

Make your team-building truly worthwhile

Team-building events can be great fun, and a real boost to company morale. But how about using all that money, time and energy to give a little something to others? Ian Boughton recommends catching the wave of charity-focused team-building


How accessible are our historic venues? Since last October, all public premises in the UK have to be able to welcome guests, regardless of their disability. But for some historic and ancient buildings, it's clearly a major challenge. Ian Boughton investigated, and reports now on the good, the bad… and the ugly!

How to entertain in style! Creating a truly successful event for clients and colleagues is no easy task. But it's one which can earn you serious brownie points. Susie Cliff, Director of the RSVP 05 exhibition reveals her expert advice for putting on a show to remember!


Don't show me the money! Corporate hospitality in the public sector can present a dilemma - public servants lavishing taxpayers' money on luxurious gifts tends not to go down too well! Organisations need to look at other ways of building bridges, suggests Lee Morrissey

Boost your hospitality rating! Corporate entertaining is a great way to build long-term relationships - but it's not cheap! It's essential to make the most of those opportunities, says Robert Courtney. Here he gives us nine ways to do it right - and nine ways to do it wrong...

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