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EVENT TIPS: HOW TO CHOOSE A CONFERENCE VENUE

Planning a conference? Choosing a venue can be a make or break decision for event success. Because venue selection involves much more than just functional space. It’s about how your business is perceived, too. Here are the key questions you need to ask, to guarantee an impressive first impression and a business event that everyone will look forward to attending What is the capacity? How many attendees do you anticipate? Whilst it’s always good to get an idea of minimum numbers, always …

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WHAT DOES FIRA APPROVED ACTUALLY MEAN?

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Here at Burgess, we're committed to providing the highest quality furniture available. That is why our pieces are tested at FIRA International, meaning our products are put through tests that simulate not just real-life use, but foreseeable misuse. Meaning if FIRA approve it, you can rest assured it's a high quality, durable product. But we don't stop there. We combine FIRA's testing with our own in-house tortures to double make sure our products are top-notch. We have even done the drop …

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WHAT ARE STACKING BUFFERS AND WHY DO I NEED THEM?

Chairs

They’re tiny, discreet and you often don’t even realise that they’re there - but they make the biggest difference when it comes to protecting and storing your chairs. We’re talking about stacking buffers. Stacking buffers are little buttons that are a major feature of every Burgess stacking chair. Either clear or black depending on your chair model, stacking buffers are an integrated part of the frame. Found on the chair legs, the buttons mean that each chair rests against the frame of …

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HOW DO I CLEAN MY CHAIR FABRIC?

Chairs, Seating

Fabric can make or break the final design of a chair. It can be the difference between drab and wow factor, and we guess you’ve chosen the latter, so how do you keep it that way? Burgess has a huge range of fabrics in our collection, from renowned brand such as Panaz, Sunbury Design and Agua to name but a few. Different fabrics will all have varying care instructions, faux leather to polyester to velvet, for example, but there are a few things you can do across the board to keep those …

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DO I NEED A TABLE OR CHAIR TROLLEY?

Chairs, Events, Tables

Setting up a room for an event or conference can take time – but that doesn’t mean it should take a lot of effort too. Table and chair trolleys are designed to take the strain out of moving and storing your furniture, so you can make quick room changes and get safely set up in as little time as possible. Burgess table and chair trolleys are easy to handle and are specifically made for our furniture ranges. Your tables and chairs will be properly stored and carried to minimise the risk of …

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CHARGE ON THE GO: HOW TO INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY WITH YOUR BREAK OUT SPACE

Meeting, Seating, Tables

We've all been there, rushing out the door to a meeting when the dreaded bleep comes from your phone. Battery low. Within the hospitality industry, huge varieties of people will pass through your spaces; off to meetings, dates, dinner, off to clinch that lucrative business deal; and according to Statista, 94% of adults own a mobile phone*. That's almost everyone. As a hotel, for example, your main aim is to make sure your guests are as comfortable, looked after and prepared for their day as much …

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