Five Ways to Wake Up Your Meetings







1. Make introductions easier with name badges


Print out Adhesive Name Badges on a sheet, then separate each one while keeping the backing of each name tag on until ready to apply. Separated name badges are easier to distribute or arrange alphabetically on a table for pick up.


2. Serve snacks with your company logo on them


No matter how long your meeting is, attendees will appreciate having snacks on hand. Use a bulk bag of candy and fill mini containers to create individual sugar-rush servings. Print the business logo on specialty labels to give your snack jars a nice touch that says, "My company can motivate me with candy." Well, maybe that's not exactly the case. But it takes the stuffiness out of the meeting, doesn't it?


3. Make coordinated meeting materials


Hydration is important, even if the most athletic thing you'll do in the meeting is raise a heavy question or sprint through a presentation. Use wraparound labels printed with your company's name, product tagline or favorite quote from Dale Carnegie. Apply your designed labels on a variety of meeting materials to create a cohesive look.


4. Use easy-to-read tent cards on tabletops


Name badges are great for face-to-face encounters. But if your eyesight isn't 20/20, tent cards printed with large text come in handy to identify the people around the table. Great for panel discussion groups or setting up a seating arrangement at a luncheon or conference.


5. Create professional-looking meeting materials


Yes, we live in a digital age. But if you’ve got handouts, do you want attendees to search their inbox to find them? Save them the struggle and distribute your presentation at the meeting instead (and send the soft copy later). Ditch the stapled pages of paper, and go for a professional look with a presentation binder and printed dividers. Easily add section titles, graphics or company logo to the table of contents page to create a meeting takeaway that leaves a lasting impression.