http://www.big.co.uk/Templates/Template_33/images/LogoBGImage.pnghttp://www.big.co.uk/http://www.big.co.uk/Blog archives RSS feed.BIG, the leading specialist for event badges and print for events, hospitality, meetings and conferences is delighted to announce that the winner of the recent BIG Facebook competition is Ms Eleanor Brown, Event Producer with The Outlook Creative Group based in Northampton.   Photo Caption: Eleanor Brown receiving her iPad® from Aisha Siddiq, Senior Account Manager at BIG. The prize draw was open to visitors of the BIG facebook page www.facebook.com/BigBadgesUK  thro...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=80Tue, 15 May 2012 12:15:52 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/0Great news... We are shortlisted for the Best Technology for Conferences category in the UK Conference Awards 2012. Well done BIG Badges and all the team behind Selfit Global. Love Events, Love Selfit.   What a winning combination !http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=79Tue, 01 May 2012 16:21:26 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/1Hampton Hill, West London. April 2012:  BIG, the leading specialist for event badges and print for corporate hospitality, events, meetings and conferences is participating in the inaugural Buyers Network Club (BNC) Event Show on HMS President, situated on the Victoria Embankment in London on Wednesday 25th April, 2012.   Organised by the BNC and A Mumford Events, and aimed at corporate meeting and event organisers, the show highlights the wide range of events related services availa...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=78Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:11:37 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/2Great article by HBR: How do you feel when you attend conferences? Very thought provoking.  I am sure we have all felt like that at some time or another...or have heard colleagues talk about their experiences, specially if attending on their own. As leaders in name badges, business cards and print, we understand how much we all rely on image enhancing name badges that act as introducers and ice-breakers at such awkward moments.  Which is why we dedicate so much of our time, care...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=77Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:57:02 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/3Welcome back after the Easter break..hope you all had a great time.  We can hear little birds chirping away very close...yes spring is here! We are back to work now, and seriously gearing up for the summer of a lifetime. If you haven't yet planned your events this summer, call us for more details on our Summer of Celebrations offers on everything you could possibly need for your hospitality and events - badges, wallets, lanyards, pin badges, wristbands and so much more.   An...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=76Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:26:22 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/4Hampton Hill, UK. March 2012:  BIG, the leading UK name badge and business print specialist has teamed up with iconic UK artist and designer George Ioannou. Through this unique partnership, BIG now offers clients designer name badges that truly reflect their brand identity and values through artistic interpretations of the elements within their brand identity.   George Ioannou is the London-born artist specialising in pop art, who has taken the art market by storm with his simple int...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=75Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:28:23 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/5Spring has officially started, the weather is great and so starts the season of outdoor festivals, sports and hospitality. Are you doing anything special next month? If you are organising any office events, street parties or festivals for the Diamond Jubillee or the London 2012 Games, we can help you with name badges, lanyards and wrist bands. We have a great new selection that will suit any event you wish to organise. Call us for a brochure or browse through our website.http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=74Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:42:05 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/6Confex Day One Our Selfit Global badging system is creating a great vibe at Confex 2012. There is a great atmosphere with both national and international companies taking part. Do drop by and see us on stand G612. If you cannot visit Confex over the next few days, let us know and we can arrange for you to test drive the Selfit Global badging system separately.  You will also still be able to get a great offer. ....and don't forget to like us www.facebook.com/BIGBadgesUK any day...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=73Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:09:27 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/7Confex Day Two and we are loving it. We are making great contacts and are receiving so much praise for our Selfit Global system....as one Selfit customer said...it is the nirvana for the events industry....now that is praise indeed! Visit our stand and find out more. If you cannot visit Confex over the next few days, let us know and we can arrange something for you separately....and don't forget to like us www.facebook.com/BIGBadgesUK any day this week for a chance to win a brand new ipad re...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=72Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:06:57 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/8Hampton Hill, UK. March 2012:  BIG, the leading badges and business print specialist for hospitality, events and conferences has launched Selfit Global, its revised total industry solution for high-quality reusable badges and inserts. The system, which is still the only complete solution on the events market, will showcase on the BIG stand G612 during Confex International 2012.   Selfit Global is an enhanced version of the highly popular Selfit badging system. As a web-based release...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=71Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:00:40 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/9This is it, our BIG week, in so many ways.... We are so looking forward to meeting you on our stand G612 during CONFEX2012 in London on Tuesday and on Wednesday. We are launching our brand new Global Selfit badging software, the only complete badging system on the market.. We have hot exciting offers just for the events and conference market... AND we are also running our sizzling facebook page draw, where everyone who likes us this week gets entered into our prize draw for ...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=70Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:56:46 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/10Hampton Hill, UK.  February 9th, 2012:  As the leading badges and business print specialist for events, it came as no surprise that BIG was asked to produce and supply name cards for NFL staff, guests, VIPS and members attending NFL House, an exclusive drop-in hospitality center at this year’s Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.   SportsMark, the global sports event management company - www.sportsmark.com managed creative, production and operations for NFL Hous...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=69Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:26:23 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/11Hampton Hill, February 2nd, 2012:  As the leading badges and business print specialist, BIG has once again reaffirmed its commitment to quality in its products and services for the corporate and customer-facing, and events and conference markets. For the 15th year running, BIG has successfully retained the BSI EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality certification. This certifies the company for another three years, with annual ongoing audits.   The re-certification audit was successfully passed wit...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=68Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:05:42 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/12Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; ...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=67Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:06:36 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/13Last year we spoke to a number of public sector event organisers, and what surprised us was that they still had headaches just thinking about badging.   Mostly their areas of concern involved finding solutions that were a fit within very tight and precise criteria, such as: lean budgets, tight resources and short deadlines. They thought that such badging systems would be out of budget or complicated to install and run on the day. They were clearly looking for stress-free, easy to use syst...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=66Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:48:35 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/14http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=65Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:30:59 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/15Ho Ho Ho...the BIG elves are off to party soon.   Christmas Opening Hours   Our Sales and Marketing offices will be closing at 5pm on Friday 23rd December and we will be back again for business in the New Year, bright-eyed and bushy tailed at 8.30am on Tuesday January 3rd, 2012. Our factory will operate a skeleton staff between the Christmas and New Year holidays. So if you have any badge or business card orders that you require urgently before Christmas, or early in the New Yea...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=64Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:31:46 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/16We came across a new trend for wearing lanyards that is hot and driving the fashion stakes for teenagers, and we are delighted to be part of the fashion industry! According to informed sources of accessories that are hitting the headlines, the lanyards are making an appearance in time for the festivities. Multi-coloured, khaki or in camouflage design, they are cool when worn with jeans.   Highlights of this new trend! It is cool to wear them alone, or with attachments, such as yo...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=63Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:34:55 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/17It is the 7th day of Christmas, and what does BIG Badges have for you? Seven elves abadging in Ipswich! Ho Ho Ho!http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=62Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:31:04 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/18On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...a lovely festive BIG advent calendar, designed and printed by our team in Ipswich and part of our print range of products ! Calendarshttp://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=61Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:38:24 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/19Another great evening event with Londonlaunch learn this time at MWBEX.http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=60Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:35:28 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/20At BIG, we are feeling festive and getting in the mood to party.  Are you organising carol concerts for your office or Christmas drinks for clients? Don't forget to use smart branded name badges for that extra sparkle.  AT BIG we have a very creative department that can design and produce themed badges as well as corporate badges.http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=59Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:44 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/21Big Badges are Proud to have been part of the Making Londonlaunch more Sustainable. "During the event: Alex Risdale Catering served British grown, seasonal, free range and organic food. Halo Lighting provided us with low energy LED lighting. Sunbeam used only renewable energy. Guests received paperless invites via email and Big Badges provided reusable badges. Being a London-based company, Edgerton Original Pink Gin, travelled just 6.8 miles to reach us. All paper, glass, plastic ...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=58Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:51:20 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/22BIG have successfully partnered with Londonlaunch for another LEARN event, held at the Sunbeam Studios in London on November 8th, 2011.http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=57Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:09:45 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/23BIG Badges Meets Hospitality, Events and Conference Planners and Organisers at Square Meal Venue and Events 11 London, September 2011:  BIG, the international badge experts have joined event agencies, suppliers and venues at this year’s Square Meal Venue and Events 11 show, taking place between September 21st and 22nd 2011 at the Old Billingsgate in the City of London. Now in its seventh year, the show attracts planners and organisers of conferences, events, social an...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=56Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:19:54 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/24BIG are delighted to announce the continuation of our 20 year working relationship with the Royal Mail. As part of the deal, BIG will continue to supply name badges and badge accessories to the Royal Mail and the Post Office. Royal Mail now use an internal ID card system, entrusting BIG to manage and supply all ID card accessories including lanyards, ID card holders, and badge reels. BIG will continue to supply high quality, digitally printed ‘Impress’ name badges to customer fa...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=55Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:25:22 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/25Police officers in Berlin, Germany are angry that they are now forced to wear name badges on their uniforms for identification by the general public, in a controversial move introduced last month. Germany’s two main police unions are gearing up to fight this legislation, arguing that it is part of a nationwide trend that erodes personal privacy and endangers their employees personal safety. Name badges or name tags have been a requirement for years in other western countries includi...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=54Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:11:49 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/26Choosing your Staff Name Badges When you operate in a fast moving industry such as retail or hospitality, one of the most important factors is how easily identifiable your staff are. In these markets especially, staff turnover is high, and consumers impatient – they don’t want to have to look around searching for a member of staff or someone to help them. The best way of ensuring that this never happens is investing in good quality, professional employee name badges for work. ...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=53Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:21:38 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/27Police violating name tag policy, U of T student claims The Toronto Police Service is violating its policy requiring officers to wear name badges, the force’s civilian board will be told. University of Toronto student Vikram Mulligan says he was so troubled by police failing to identify themselves at last summer’s G20 summit he began photographing officers without proper name tags. On-duty officers have been required to wear name tags since Dec. 31, 2006. But Mulligan sa...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=51Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:02:47 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/28Thanks to all of you that entered the BIG Play Doh competition, some of you lucky lucky winners will be receiving BIG Hamburger Speakers as a special thank you for your efforts. Don't forget, we can supply these hamburger speakers branded for your company, they make perfect promotional gifts!   Here are a couple of choice later entries that deserved a mention, obviously, we love BIG Badges also, so a clever move by Nick there, and a very cute pink dinosaur! Thanks to all thos...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=50Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:41:35 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/29As we’re repeatedly reminded, the UK is finally heading out of recession, albeit slowly. As cashflow becomes more readily available, businesses everywhere have new considerations, particularly when deciding upon cost. Where to spend these new budgets? Everyone knows that paying the absolute cheapest price for something is usually an unwise idea, in the ‘too good to be true’ scenario we were all told as children. Consequently, alarm bells started when I first started m...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=49Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:33:23 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/30The Saatchi Gallery  played host to Londonlaunch:learn  last week and visitors were treated to an awe-inspiring display of artwork, sculptures, and food for thought from the Londonlaunch team. Keeping in the theme of the gallery, the BIG goodie bags supplied to visitors on their way out contained tubs of Playdoh, well known children's moulding clay. The task was simple - use the Playdoh to create a sculpture of anything that they liked, and the best creations would be rewarded w...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=48Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:03:43 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/31Systems catching on from Fortune 500s to Major League Baseball By Andy Williams, Associate Editor, AVISIAN Publications Security checks have become a fact of life for entrance to public buildings. As government agencies, corporations and schools struggle to keep track of individuals within their facilities at any point in time, a new breed of visitor management systems has risen to the top. Though it may be more apparent today, visitor management is not a new function. For a...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=47Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:07:05 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/32The last day of the month brought about another important Londonlaunch:learn event, hosted at Grade II townhouse Asia House in the West End of central London. Featuring event bookers from many big global brands including HSBC, RBS, Tesco, Schroders, JP Morgan and more, our BIG Badges team had their work cut out to badge the stream of attendees coming through the door! We have been badging Londonlaunch:learn events since the beginning of 2012 now and every event has been a rousing ...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=46Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:27:12 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/33Ok I learned something new today that it's only fair to shout about. (Really!) I've always known that the guys in the factory worked hard every day to improve lean processes, reduce waste and carbon footprint, and generally (through smiling, hugging, and love-sharing) make the world a better place. That might seem absurd to you, but definitely the best things about working for BIG include the people, and how we try to care for the environment. Imagine my delight then when I learnt that 9...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=45Thu, 19 May 2011 17:26:10 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/34Have you heard of the Playbutton? Until now, neither had we. The play button, or play ‘badge’, as they’d be known in the UK, is a new concept that harks to the old analogue days of tapes and VHS, but in a technologically advanced, badge setting.   Essentially, think of an Apple iPod Nano, (e.g. tiny, portable music device with headphones attached) but with an attractive design / image on the front and you have the Playbutton. (www.playbutton.co). The first slide offers...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=44Wed, 18 May 2011 15:11:15 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/35Being at the forefront of badging for the events industry, we're pleased to bring you events organisers and attendees important news from the Londonlaunch team, who are launching a hi-tech, interactive networking event with a difference, with the theme of bringing digital/social media together with events as our technology advances. Londonlaunch are really at the forefront of event networking in London... Standout features of Londonlaunch:live 2011 Low cost Embrace...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=43Wed, 11 May 2011 13:38:28 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/36BIG factory superstar Tracy Scarlett is taking part in the St Elizabeth Hospice Midnight Walk on 14/05/2011, an 8 mile walk encompassing Ipswich Town Football Club to raise money for the St Elizabeth Hospice in Suffolk. If you'd like to sponsor her, please check out her JustGiving page here: http://www.justgiving.com/Tracy-Scarlett Or if you'd like more information on the walk itself, visit their official website - http://www.midnightwalkipswich.co.uk/http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=42Mon, 09 May 2011 12:49:49 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/37One of BIG's most youthful and exuberant staff members is taking part in the 3 Peaks Challenge on Sunday 22nd / Monday 23rd May, and is asking for any support and donations that you can spare! If you would like to donate to Mark's challenge, please visit http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/WokingTPC The 3 Peaks Challenge involves climbing Ben Nevis (Scotland), Scafell Pike (Lake District) and Snowden (Wales) in just 24 hours, raising money for the 'Anthony Nolan Trust' which treats th...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=41Wed, 04 May 2011 11:23:56 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/38While perusing the web for the latest name badge and conference badge news, I came across an interesting topic the other day about event badges or conference badges, originally answered by Danielle Di-Masi for startupsmart.com, whereby one of her fans asked:   “At functions, which side do I put my name badge?”   At first I thought; it’s an event badge, worn for a few hours, does it really matter? There’s the left, and well, the right! You’re not going ...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=40Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:13:56 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/39Londonlaunch:Learn on Monday evening was a huge success as they always are, but the venue, Paramount, was a new one that I am still yet to visit. Heard great reports from all the gang and here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure, with an extra special mention to the lovely Ellie Hernaman who took the picture below of her badge by our Selfit poster. Ellie, you are fantastic and BIG loves you! Alex and Antonia from BIG Badges attended the event to badge attendees as always, and this...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=39Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:24:41 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/40Name badges are widgets used to segregate people from one another. Badges are symbols of highly professional individuals who work together in an organisation. Name badges help organisations to keep a track of their employees’ activities and are an important way to identify employees. In Ancient times, organisations had to keep a record of each and everything in paper and had to monitor each employee separately. However, now with the help of these digital badges the work has become paperle...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=38Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:58:46 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/41Earlier ID badges were generally used in reputed organisations. However, now they have become an integral part of many organisations be it government organisation or private ones. ID badges are used for increasing security, increasing awareness among employees, recognising status of employees, etc. Name badges generally improve the quality of security in organisations. These badges provide highly professional look to the employees and are very easy to wear. Now a days name badge lanyards are av...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=37Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:50:10 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/42BIG Badges are heading over to Centrepoint in Oxford Street tonight and up to the Paramount club, which is the venue for tonight's Londonlaunch:Learn event. Look out for Alex and don't hesitate to come and say hello, we are also giving away FREE BIG hamburger speakers on the night for those of you that bring along your current badges for us to take a look at. If you're yet to attend a Londonlaunch event, you've been missing out! Drop in, I'm sure they'll appreciate it! Take advantage of o...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=36Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:59:09 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/43The @confconf event took place on the 1st April 2011, at Dexter House, East London (near Tower Bridge / Liverpool Street). BIG liased with the confident, well-organised and sweet-talking Juliet Gamblen from R3 Events who soon had us badging the entire event with two different coloured badges, orange for delegates and green for the speakers. This was finalised just over a week before the event! However, if I do say so myself, the badges looked pretty awesome! Her direction and communication were ...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=35Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:43:14 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/44JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hospital workers would have to wear identification badges clearly showing their names and jobs under legislation approved by the Missouri House. The bill cleared the chamber Thursday on a 120-36 vote and was introduced in the Senate later in the day. The measure requires that the nametags bear a medical worker's full name, title, organization and recent photograph. Sponsoring Rep. Ellen Brandom, a Sikeston Republican, says hospital patients should be able...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=34Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:23:32 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/45To celebrate our outstanding success last month and the new customers we have on board, we are giving away a limited number of man's best friend, Dalmatian puppies, as an April gift. What could make YOUR event, conference, or office better, than a real, living, breathing, yapping BIG Dalmatian* puppy? *Please note that the BIG free Dalmatian offer only applies to new badge customers. BIG Dalmatians come pre-coloured depending on your mood, so please specify when ordering. No support will b...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=33Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:55:11 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/46The badges just arrived which are to be used for @confconf event tomorrow, the Conference for Conference Professionals. It's been a pleasure working with Juliet, and everyone at BIG wishes her all the best for tomorrow. The event is at Dexter House, EC3N 4QN, (nearest tube Tower Hill) and BIG Badges are very proud to be doing their badges - Alex and Wayne will be attending the event to host our table and badge the delegates and speakers, so make sure you go and say hello if you see them! ...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=32Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:40:16 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/47  Research* proves that good customer service can be achieved by simply “wearing a badge”.   Among well known, blue-chip companies such as British Airways, fcuk and Pizza Hut, surveys have shown that if their staff wear name badges, then their outlets will be favoured and frequented more often by shoppers than those stores or outlets with staff who don’t wear name badges.   Emily Brouder, Marketing Manager at BIG commented on the survey res...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=31Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:03:09 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/48It's been a very busy few days at BIG, not that I can remember any days that aren't busy! Today we've got the finance guys visiting from our other UK locations, thankfully that's not my area! Our latest BIG web offers page is looking swish and shiny, and the web offers are also up on various our other favourite websites including Londonlaunch (THE premier monthly London events website) and FindtheNeedle, an important business directory. The success of our BIG Hamburger Speakers at Confex 20...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=30Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:50 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/49Conference for Conference Professionals - Bringing the conference industry together Roll off the tongue it does not, but this conference is an 'exactly what it says on the tip' type offering, featuring some of the best and most reknowned conference speakers from the top event and marketing organisers and professionals in the industry. After the fantastic success of Londonlaunch last month, BIG are now supplying the badges for the Conference for Conference Event Professionals, which will be h...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=29Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:00:49 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/50Ok before you get too excited, take a seat because if you're into APPLE products, you will probably be interested in our latest set of BIG giveaways. But in light of today's developments I'm going to spoil the fun and devote this blogpost to the Japan disaster, and you'll have to wait until next week to find out how you can get free iPads, iTouch, or free BIG Hamburger Speakers with your next BIG order! Check out Youtube's Citizentube, which features live, raw, unedited footage taken by peopl...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=28Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:44:30 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/51Here's an up close and personal shot of one of our BIG Hamburger Speakers. It's open in all it's glory, but don't worry we've retained it's dignity. Available in White and Black, these pack some serious sound believe us!http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=27Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:51:51 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/52Confex Attempts to Manage Costs for International exhibitors Confex Group portfolio director Jonny Sullens has asked international exhibitors to give Confex one more chance following its move to ExCeL next year. He said that past exhibitors who had been disappointed with the show would “find it a completely different proposition.” “It’s about return on investment, we understand that and it is down to us to prove it,” he said. “We know we still need more...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=26Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:15:15 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/53Confex 2011 Pictures Wow, it's been another whirlwind year for BIG at Confex2011. As the final day comes to a close, we have literally sackfuls of leads to follow up on and a huge wave to all the lovely people that came by to say hello to us at the stand, and (mostly I think) to claim a free BIG Hamburger speaker! We had a lot of comments on how great our stand looked, which is always a bonus and special thanks to the team behind the scenes that sorted the artwork and design out! Here a...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=25Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:36:43 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/54Confex has arrived! After some stressful and frantic setup yesterday, everything is finally in order and we are live at Stand G221 at Confex2011! If you pop down to our stand make sure you snap a picture with the guys and either get it into us or simply tweet @BIGBADGES and we'll help to shrae your image with the world! Here are some pics of how the stand looked upon arrival at Confex... (E.g, an empty space.) But soon, the guys got to work: And finally, the masterpiece i...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=24Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:29:59 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/55Everything is going a bit crazy here as CONFEX 2011 hurtles towards us faster than a runaway bullet train, but at BIG we've (just about) got it all under control. We have three fabulous Confex offers which you can learn more about on the BIG Confex Offers page. In addition, we're launching the brand new Xpress Event badge, which is the perfect quick and easy solution to enable event organisers to cut costs whilst still keeping speed, and of course professionalism in their delegate badging. We've...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=23Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:37:31 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/56Here at BIG we're excitedly counting down the days (hours?) until CONFEX 2011, the most important event show of the year, where we will be exhibiting at Stand G221! It runs from 1 March - 3 March at Earl's Court, London, and we hope to see you there! We're pulling out all of the stops this year, with some select, very exciting offers just for Confex attendees!http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=22Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:40:01 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/57BIG hole in the BIG car park Unfortunately, there is no before picture, as obviously whoever left the BIG offices late almost fell into the BIG hole that took central pride of place in our car park and made sure it was getting patched up early in the morning. Here is a picture of it however, it is rather large. Don't ask me how it happened, I'm not in construction.http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=21Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:49:05 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/58Wearing ID badges has become quite a rage these days; many people are seen happily flaunting them everywhere. Name badges can be used as souvenirs for all your important formal and non-formal occasions. You can also make use of name badges for small, private business meetings, for a small production like in a school play, or in a friendly gathering. Nowadays, eye-catching custom name badges have become the true extension of your personality and help people break the ice and “network”...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=20Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:58:39 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/59Employee name badges have become an important part of employee attire. They not only add flair and recognition to an employee, but also support the security and integrity of a workplace. These ID badges create a sense of community among employees. With attractive custom name badges, a company can reflect professionalism throughout. Besides workplaces, name badges are also helpful in various events and functions. Knowing someone’s name before starting a conversation is always pleasant....http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=19Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:51:32 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/60Wow, time flies at BIG! We have been running around like crazy as we gear up for the biggest events show of the year, Confex 2011! For those who don't know, Confex is held during the first few days of March and it is THE important show to be at for event managers, event companies and the events industry in general. This year, we will be exhibiting at Stand G221 so make sure you come and say hello! We will have a myriad of amazing offers, promotions and fun stuff to grab your attention and...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=18Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:38:27 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/61Good morning everyone, I hope you had an excellent weekend! With many sporting surprises, (the Superbowl), England winning a rugby game and of course Arsenal giving up a 4-goal lead away at Newcastle. I'm sure our Brady colleagues across the pond enjoyed the Packers domination at Superbowl XLV, what an enthralling game it was! In BIG world, we had a stressful concentration packed management day, topped off by some rude staff at the venue. All the equipment w...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=17Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:03:42 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/62Londonlaunch have really been turning it up at the start of 2011 with their shows, and BIG are overjoyed to be badging for them! We will bring you future Londonlaunch news as and when we get it, but currently Joe and Alex are badging Londonlaunch attendees in Millbank, where there is a continental breakfast on top of the stunning Altitude 360 at the very top of Millbank tower! The event is focused on the London Olympics 2012 and aims to show those in events how they can highlight their businesse...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=16Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:57:39 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/63Good morning everyone! Well done you've made it to February 2011! I actually can't belive how fast this month has gone, it just seems like yesterday that we were getting organised for Christmas with all our Xmas offers and yuletide plans. So, BIG wishes you our best for the upcoming year, and we hope 2011 is as beautiful for you as 2010 was for us! There are lots of management meetings coming up so it's going to be a strenuous upcoming week or so!http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=15Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:25:12 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/64Congratulations firstly to LondonLaunch who held a stunning, informative event at Shaka Zula in Chalk Farm, Camden on Tuesday 25th January. Two of our staff attended and thank you for a fantastic time. It was a good event for BIG also, with numerous networking opportunities from the delegates in attendance. Congratulations to Stephanie and all the LondonLaunch team. I'm sure BIG will be looking forwrad to your future events! To see more pictures of the LondonLaunch event, check out Rich...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=14Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:00:17 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/65Wow where has January gone?! As we get ready for it to get even colder (e.g. February) we are thankful that it's been a good start to the year at BIG. Although chock-full of meetings, (mainly to ensure everybody knows our plans for the coming year), we've also taken on some new high profile badge customers. Have you stuck to your New Years Resolutions? If not, shame on you, it's still January! Now, if you're involved with events and are about in London tomorrow night head down to the LondonLa...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=13Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:14:02 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/66We are pleased to show our determination and commitment to continuous event badging improvements as we enter 2011 as we have joined forces with website LondonLaunch.com - where the events community in London comes together. We will be providing reusable corporate badging for their events moving forward, with the first event being held on Tuesday 25th January 2011. The event starts at 630pm for all non exhibitors and the venue is right next to Chalk Farm Tube Stop on the Northern Line. Check o...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=12Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:56:49 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/67Welcome! How has the New Year started for you all? It seems the below freezing spell at Christmas has taken its toll on the workforces of many UK companies, and at BIG we've had our fair share of ill staff! Thankfully, everyone's shown great spirit and pulled together, often learning new skills in the process. It takes more than a few staff members off sick to disrupt the BIG production line! Free Clip Art Provided by Artclips.com. Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved.http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=11Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:44:15 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/68Now there are even more ways to find out about your favourite name badge company - we have our own Squidoo pages! If you're already a Squidoo user, make sure you vote 'like' on our pages!       Check them out here at: BIG Badges - Name Badge Specialists QR Codes or Quards Explained And of course, if you have any comments or suggestions please let us know what you think!http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=10Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:09:01 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/69News just in regarding City Link Scotland Delivery: If you are based in Scotland (or know anyone who is) who's waiting on a City Link delivery, they should start to expect it in the coming few days. All of BIG's Scotland packages were collected as normal this morning. Due to the heavy snow and particularly bad weather conditions so far this winter, there is still a large backlog of snow afflicted post which City Link say should be cleared in around 3 days. You can trust BIG to pass any impo...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=9Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:20:30 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/70Good morning everyone, Happy New Year from all the staff here at your favourite badge company, BIG! What you see above is a FourSquare Happy 2011 badge, a social network which rewards it's users with badges for 'checking' into places. (For Facebook users, Facebook copied the 'Places' idea from the FourSquare network.) Perhaps one day they'll require real, physical badges! We all just got back to the various BIG offices today (traffic problems allowing) and aside from our remaining Xmas de...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=8Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:45:46 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/71  CityLink Delivery Update We got a service update from one of our main couriers, CityLink around lunchtime. The succinct version is that most places in the UK are 4 days behind in terms of delivery backlog. Some areas (Glenrothes, Maidstone South and Wimbledon) are 5 days behind! However, CityLink are on top of the situation and weather permitting expect to be right up to date again very shortly. Most areas still have delivery problems, but with the limited snowfall over the past day o...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=7Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:31:11 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/72Delivery Issues with More Snow but BIG fights back        If you're lucky enough to be in the UK then you would know that last night brought about more snow in just about all of the country. While everyone rushed home fearful of being stuck for endless hours in traffic, at BIG we considered the very real problem of delivery issues. As it is, we were correct in being worried as many of us woke up to considerably iced up cars this morning. Not much of the ...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=5Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:18:05 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/73  BIG Xmas Discounts   As the countries premier badge supplier and manufacturer, we thought we'd treat you guys this Christmas. We're offering FREE badges depening on the quantity of badges ordered, and for those ordering just a few badges, you can get 25% off at MyBadgeBuilder using the discount code 'WINTER'. For full details of the free name badges offer check out our name badge Xmas offers page. Follow us on Twitter: @BIGBadges  http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=4Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:59:21 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/74  The BIG Badges Blog is Live!       It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the BIG Badge Blog, a place where you can find out about all the latest news and developments at the world's greatest badge company, BIG. We also feel (a little bit) that it's our duty to keep you abreast with any important news from the world of badge manufacturing. Keep up to date with the latest happenings in our factory, how badge production is going and if there are any...http://www.big.co.uk/Users/frmBlogDetail.aspx?id=2Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:41:41 GMThttp://www.big.co.uk/75