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Lanyards are a great way to carry and display access badges, ID cards, keys and much more. But did you know that you can also use them within an educational environment? Whether it’s for the staff or pupils, there are a number of ways lanyards can be used for. Within a school setting from displaying […]

Let’s be honest, the vast majority of people attend conferences to network. And if networking is easy at your conference then people will be more likely to attend your events in the future, and a name badge can really help with networking. Whilst name badges at conferences are commonly thought of as a seemingly insignificant […]

If you follow your local news then you’ve probably seen at least one article about the issues currently facing taxi drivers. Whether it’s the so-called dangers of using taxis, or that Uber drivers now account for one fifth of all taxi drivers in the capital – it’s becoming harder and harder for traditional taxi firms […]

Lanyards can be a great aid to all retail shops – no matter what you sell. Not only can they help your team look professional and tie the entire shop together, but they can also be a great resource for promoting your business. Whether you’re opening your first shop or simply wanting to update your […]

This year has seen Raspberry Pi celebrate its fifth birthday and as part of that celebration the Raspberry Pi Foundation, the people behind Raspberry Pi, decided to throw the Pi Party. Held in Cambridge, more than 1800 people got together to celebrate five years of Raspberry Pi and Code Club – and of course, they […]

One of the most popular events for people to wear lanyards at is sporting events – whether the event is a large scale production or a smaller one, there are bound to be plenty of people ready and willing to wear your lanyards. From the sport teams and coaches themselves, to the spectators there are […]

Planning an event can be a very daunting task, and sometimes it’s hard to even know where to begin. Between local government requirements, promotion and maybe even food vendors to organise, it can really take it out of you. So, once you’ve completed the planning stage and made it to the day of the event, […]

Whether you’re taking an entire school year on a museum trip, or organising a drinking tour of Ibiza lanyards can be a great way of ensuring everybody stays together and doesn’t get lost. They’re easily brand-able with your schools or organisation’s logo or name, and come in a huge range of colours – making it […]

With over three decades of experience working with customers ranging from charities and SMEs to university and multinational brand leaders, it’s fair to say that we already know a bit about how beneficial having lanyards for your business can be. However, not all companies know the benefits that using lanyards can bring to both their […]

Gigs are one of the most popular events for people to attend throughout the world, and whilst lanyards are sometimes required they can also make a great gig memento for most fans. Regardless of whether they’re the world famous variety of the more local gigs, is that they’re special events where memories are made, and […]