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Preparing for EOFY Events: Make an Impact This Financial Year

Georgia Brennan
26 May 2025

As we approach the end of the financial year (EOFY), businesses across Australia are gearing up for one of the busiest periods in the corporate calendar. Whether you’re planning to celebrate achievements, align your team on future goals, or strengthen client relationships, EOFY events are a powerful opportunity to make an impact. Our Saxton Sales Team are here to help you prepare for an event that delivers results.

Define Your Goals 🎯
Start by identifying what you want to achieve with your EOFY event. Are you celebrating milestones, motivating employees, or building client connections? Having clear objectives will help you shape the event’s tone, content, and structure to ensure maximum value.

Engage the Right Talent 🧠
EOFY events are an excellent time to inspire and energise your audience. Consider booking a dynamic Speaker, MC, or entertainer who aligns with your event’s theme. Engaging talent can spark creativity, boost morale, and leave a lasting impression.

Some great ideas for EOFY events include:

  • Motivational Speakers to energise your team and celebrate achievements.
  • Business Experts to offer fresh perspectives on innovation, strategy, and preparing your organisation for success in the new financial year.
  • Entertainers and MCs to create a lively and engaging atmosphere.

Plan for Purpose ✅
EOFY events are also an opportunity to reflect on your organisation’s impact. Consider incorporating sustainability or social responsibility themes, such as a charity partnership or showcasing how your business has contributed to positive change over the past year.

Focus on Collaboration and Networking 🤝
Events at the EOFY are a chance to strengthen internal and external relationships. Create opportunities for team collaboration and networking with clients, suppliers, or stakeholders. Interactive sessions, group activities, or panel discussions can foster these connections.

Budget Strategically 💰
EOFY events are often part of the financial year’s close-out. Leverage your remaining budget wisely to ensure a high-quality event that meets your objectives without overspending. Consider areas where you can maximise ROI, such as high-impact Speakers or memorable experiences.

Lock in Key Dates Early 📅
EOFY is a peak period for corporate events, so venues, talent, and suppliers book out quickly. Start planning and confirming details early to secure the best options and avoid last-minute stress.

Amplify the Event’s Impact 🚀
Don’t let the energy end when the event does. Capture highlights through professional photography or video, share key moments on social media, or follow up with personalised messages to attendees. Keeping the conversation alive ensures the event’s value resonates well into the new financial year.

EOFY events offer a unique chance to celebrate, reflect, and plan for the future. With clear objectives, inspiring talent, and strategic planning, your event can be the perfect way to close one chapter and begin the next with purpose and momentum.

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