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Comment on Take the long-term view by Mark

Mark — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:11:00 +0000

RESPONSE FROM MARK MOWER, PINNACLE CREW, TO STAND OUT PIECE BY PETER COOK

I agree with what Peter Cook says in his column in the February issue of Stand Out, that organisers who view contractors as essential suppliers will reap the benefits in 2012. However, equally there are things contractors can do to ensure that client companies remain happy in 2012 and continue to use our services in 2013 and beyond.
In my view, the most important action we can take is to communicate with client companies. We need to forewarn them of the busiest times, support them and encourage them to provide briefs well in advance. We need to be realistic, and give them the opportunity to be realistic too in their expectations of what can be done, in what timeframes and with the correct numbers of personnel.
They need to understand that crew are one of the most important resources in the events industry, and the appointment of a crewing company cannot be left to chance.
We know, for example, that demand for event “savvy” crew will increase by 60 to 70 per cent as this year progresses.
Even though we already have a staff of 250 on our books, we have been actively gearing up to fulfil the extra demand in 2012, and all sensible suppliers should be doing the same.
As well as recruiting the correct candidates and providing them with the correct training – including the various health and safety accreditations required by the Olympics – this means giving them the all-important experience that they will need to perform a good job.
The eyes of the world will be on Britain this year and scrutinising what we do. It’s therefore more important than ever to have the correct suppliers working on an event – and that means client companies should be doing research now to ensure that they will be working with a reputable supplier.

Comment on Three found guilty of Indiana State Fair stage collapse by Mabercrombie

Mabercrombie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:12:00 +0000

Those fines are pathetic!

Comment on Cavendish Sq to organise wedding show by Ninette Wilson

Ninette Wilson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:09:59 +0000

How and where are tickets being sold for this event?

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Comment on Net benefits by neilfagg

neilfagg — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0000

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