Small Businesses Combine Christmas Parties to Cut Costs, Increase Fun

Durham, NC (PRWEB) November 19, 2008

Companies across the world are being hit by a bad economy and canceling holiday parties. There are good reasons not to cancel the party. Save costs by combining parties with another small business and plan entertainment that boost employee morale with employee awards certificates.

The news is full of big companies canceling parties. There's Morgan Stanley, Hearst, Barclays Capital, ABC News, American Express, CitiGroup, and even MTV. It's enough to kill any Christmas spirit.

Small businesses don't have to follow AIG's example by throwing a lavish party and letting someone else foot the bill. Larry Weaver, author and expert in planning fun company parties says its time to be creative.

The tip to combine parties was mentioned in the article, More the Merrier at Christmas, in New Zealand's Star Times. "Auckland-based New Zealand Corporate Events is helping smaller companies make the most of their Christmas party budget by organising combined functions for businesses wanting a little extra for their money," it reads.

Renting a place to hold the party, decorations, entertainment, and food can add up - and combining parties means splitting the bill. "Find a small business with a similar company culture or one that you already work with as a vendor or partner. See if you can combine holiday parties. Not only will this help cut costs, but it can help solidify relationships," said Weaver.

Benefits of Holding a Combined Holiday Party:

Cost savings
More networking opportunities
Bigger company party atmosphere
Higher quality location and food
Better entertainment
Shared party planning responsibilities

Another way to make the party better is to add humor. Weaver's new book Funny Employee Awards: Your Complete Guide to Organizing a Humorous, Entertaining, and Rewarding Recognition Ceremony, has funny certificates which can be framed and presented to employees.

"Giving out funny employee awards can be part entertainment, part morale booster at your holiday party. It gives employees a chance to get to know each other better, and it keeps the mood things light. My book is full of awards and ideas for small businesses to make the most of their company party this year," says Weaver.

About Larry Weaver:

Larry Weaver is a professional comedian and creator of the Funny Employee Awards Show - the company party where your employees are the stars. With nearly 20 years as both a corporate comedian and office worker, Larry brings a unique and refreshing perspective to workplace humor. The Funny Employee Awards blog has stories from successful or humorous office parties around the world.

To see samples of funny employee awards or to order the book, visit http://www.funawards.com/

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ShalinIndia Launches Copper Dinnerware for Holding Indian Theme Parties

New Delhi, Delhi (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

ShalinIndia, an online store for shopping cultural products from India has launched full range of traditional copper tableware dinnerware for its global customers. These tableware are meant to give authentic ethnic Indian dining experience. Customers are able to buy them online not only from ShalinIndias own online store, but also from other online marketplaces like Amazon, Ebay, Bonanza, Etsy, Atomic Mall and Webstore.

Our copper tableware is meant to give authentic indian dining experience. Ethnic cuisine is best enjoyed when eaten in traditional style. Indians have used copper, since ancient times, for making dining and kitchen utensils. Yellow is considered sign of good omen and therefore gold and copper have been traditional favorite metals among Indians, says Shalini Verma, founder of ShalinIndia.

Indian foods are best relished when it is served hot. ShalinIndia tableware and dinnerware are made in two layers of metals with air cushion in between. This ensures that food stays hot longer when served in these tableware. The best form of drink to go with Indian food is often water or lassi, a yogurt based drink. Double walled tumblers ensure that water or lassi remain fresh and cool. Inner layer is made in stainless steel while the outer layer is made in copper. Food or drink is in contact with stainless steel only and not copper, added Shalini Verma.

We have launched full range of tableware. There are famous traditional thalis, which is a large plate with large ear-rims, four serving bowls called katoris, a tumbler glass, and a spoon and a fork. Rice or tandoories are usually served in the center of the plate, while the Indian curry and desert are served in the bowls. Most Indians use fingers for eating food. The thali plates are designed for use of fingers. Outer elevated rims on the plates ensure that the curries do not flow out of the plate. Besides thalis, there are large serving bowls meant for the center of the dining table. These are called by different names according to their shapes, like karahi for serving curry items, buckets for serving dals orlentils, dekchis and handis for serving rice or biryani, and tava for serving Indian breads or other tandoor items, explained Shalini Verma.

ShalinIndia is an India online shopping store selling mainly cultural products of India to global customers. The company has partnered with amazon to store its inventory in five countries US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan. Amazon picks, packs and ships orders in these five countries. Orders from other countries are shipped directly from India. Every order is delivered within three to five days.

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