London-based outsourced sales and marketing firm Source Marketing Direct outlines some of their favourite spots in the city to meet fellow entrepreneurs to discuss strategies and get advice.
Finding the right location to discuss ideas and meet with other business professionals is key to development and progression. Not only does the right location stimulate creative thinking, with the rise of mobile working and freelancing having an environment where business minds can meet and collaborate successfully has become a necessity and helps to strengthen business relationships. Source Marketing Direct, a sales and marketing firm based in London believe that making time to meet with clients and representatives outside of the office environment is incredibly important as it can spark a wealth of new ideas and opens up new networking avenues. The firm also believe that organising meetings and events outside of the office can be a great incentive and reward for their representatives as it helps to keep them engaged and motivates them to push forward with their progression within the industry.
Due to their prominent position within the sales and marketing industry Source Marketing Direct regularly host networking events and educational seminars for professionals within the industry. This has allowed the firm to visit many interesting networking and meeting locations throughout the city, and here, Managing Director Hector Montalvo has shared some of the firm’s favourite spots.
The Mondrian Hotel
The Mondrian Hotel at London’s iconic Sea Containers has become a firm favourite for Source Marketing Direct. Situated on the bank of the river Thames the hotel offers great views across the London skyline and is a great way for the firm to introduce their out of town clients to the city. As well as having friendly and accommodating staff The Mondrian Hotel offers business professionals all the necessary amenities all in one place; Quiet lounge for small business meetings, a cocktail bar and roof top bar for more social meetings and state of the art meetings rooms for larger groups and seminars. The interiors of the hotel were designed by British designer Tom Dixon and ooze 1920s cruise ship glamour with a modern twist which provides a stimulating and engaging environment for innovative thinking. ‘I like to think of it as our Disneyland for business people’ states Hector Montalvo.
Sushi Samba
‘Without a doubt, my favourite spot in London!’ says Hector Montalvo. Through the years, Source Marketing Direct has built a great relationship with the staff and the venue is often their first choice for when they are looking to improve internal relationships and reward the hard work of their representatives. Due to its vibrant upbeat atmosphere, the firm recommends it as a perfect venue to unwind and network after a meeting and believe the stunning outdoor terraces to be an ideal place to build and maintain positive working relationships.
The Salvatore’s Lounge
The Salvatore Lounge at Mayfair’s Playboy Club often comes with a stereotype, However Source Marketing Direct believe nothing could be further from the truth. As well as boasting some of the most welcoming service that London has to offer the Salvatore Lounge provides a great alternative to the typical hotel lounge or meeting suite. The lounge offers a truly memorable experience and with a selection of private dinner rooms is a brilliant location for smaller group incentives.
Source Marketing Direct is an outsourced sales and marketing firm that reconnects businesses to their target consumers through face to face communication in order to boost customer acquisition and sales. As well as implementing engaging face to face marketing campaigns the firm also offer complete campaign management services, which ensures each campaign generates maximum results irrespective of new market trends or changes to consumer behaviour.