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We don’t profess to know everything about business, meetings or indeed business meetings. But featured below are some of our thoughts and musings to help you through deciding what you need.
We’ll also sprinkle in some news, facts and events that are currently happening out our meeting space along with the Birmingham area in general.
If you’ve got some news you think we should be featuring here, email meetings@nettlbusiness.store and we’ll run it by the editor for you.
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How Booking A Meeting Room Can Boost Productivity
At Nettl Business Store, we firmly believe that private meeting rooms can provide a much-needed boost in productivity for work teams. Read on to discover why. And don’t forget, if you’re looking for room hire in Birmingham, we have plenty to choose from! A fresh...
How Big Should A Meeting Room Be
Whether you’re planning an important meeting with a client or an informal catch up, one necessary factor to consider is the size of the meeting room. Booking the right size room with the right meeting room layout will ensure that you don’t waste money paying for space...
Why Is It Called A Board Room
When we think of board rooms, most of us just think of a more official type of meeting room. In a sense, this is what they are — or at least, what the word has come to represent. But why is it really called a board room? And is a board room different from a meeting...
What’s the Best Meeting Room Layout?
Picking the right meeting room layout can be challenging. However, if you want your event to meet its objectives, the layout can be a crucial metric for success. The good news is we've done the hard work for you by narrowing down all the available options to help you...
The 5 Most Common Types of Business Meeting
We’ve all been invited to meetings, only to question what exactly the meeting is about, what we need to prepare, and how formal we need to dress. If you can relate, knowing a few common types of business meetings might help you prepare for your next session. Take a...
How to Prepare for a Meeting
Hosting and participating in a meeting can be taxing. However, if you can organise and plan effectively beforehand it will greatly reduce your stress levels. Here are a few tips on how to prepare for a meeting to get you started. Technical details and venue hire This...
How to Write a Meeting Agenda
You’ve booked the Birmingham meeting room, you’ve let everyone know the date, time and location, now you need to know how to write a meeting agenda. Having an agenda for a meeting is a really great way to keep things on track and make sure all the important points are...
How to Organise a Meeting
Organising a meeting can be challenging. There is a lot on the “to-do list” from preparing conversation topics to ensuring there is enough seating. As experts in meeting room hire, we have learned a few tricks along the way. In this blog, we will guide you on how to...
What is an Annual General Meeting?
Simply put, an annual general meeting (AGM) is a gathering of a company’s investors and directors held each year. During this time, the company’s performance and future plans are discussed. An AGM should be seen as a great opportunity to move your business forward....
How To Take Minutes In A Meeting
You’ve been assigned the role of minute taker for your next meeting but you’re feeling apprehensive. Recording relevant notes can be a challenge and one of the most difficult aspects is knowing what to write down and what to leave out. It is important to remember that...
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