Creating and managing a successful event isn't as easy as it sounds. Whether you're catering for a team of 10 or 100, it doesn't make any difference, a successful event requires a high level of organisation, amongst many other things.

Having provided many temporary event structures for a range of events across the UK, we've had the pleasure of seeing many successful events unveil, and although we aren't event managers ourselves, we've seen just how much work has gone in to creating such imaginative occasions.

So, whether you're organising a _corporate trade show or a staff Christmas party, we're sure you'll be able to take some inspiration and valuable tips from our experts roundup.

We reached out to some of the most experienced event management companies in the UK, and had the pleasure of picking their brains by asking the question:

If you could only name 3, which tips would you suggest creating a successful event?

1. WHY? - Have a clear objective. Making sure you understand the client’s objective for holding the event is vital. This makes sure the client gets the event that they wanted and also they can measure the effectiveness of the event.

2. HOW? – It’s all in the planning. Once you have established why you the client wants to hold the event you now need to work out the details. Having a written plan on how you are going to achieve the brief helps keeps the event to budget and the client can easily be updated throughout the run up to the event.

3. WHAT! – Expect the unexpected! Anything can happen in the world of events to upset the most detailed plan, be ready for last minute changes and stay calm!