When it comes to delivering seamless, stress-free events, the veSpace team knows that success isn’t just about strategy, logistics, and experience, it’s also about the little things we carry with us. Behind every calm exterior is a well-packed bag filled with tools, tricks, and sometimes surprising essentials that help us stay cool, creative, and most importantly – completely in control.

Here’s what the veSpace crew can’t live without on event day.

Kim Cavilla, COO – The Mighty Box Opener

Some people carry pens. Some carry notebooks. Kim carries… a box opener. But not just any box opener, it’s a trusty tool she swears by.

Whether she’s opening deliveries at breakneck speed or rescuing a struggling client from the world’s most stubborn parcel tape, Kim’s box opener is an extension of her event-day superpowers. “It saves my hands and my nails, along with the clients!” she says, proof that even the smallest item can make the biggest impact.

Angela Allen, Senior Event Manager – The Beloved Sharpie

If there’s one universal truth in the events world, it’s this: Event Managers and Sharpies are inseparable.

Angela fully embraces this identity. “I don’t know any Event Manager that doesn’t have an abundance of Sharpies at the bottom of their bags, kits, cars… I find mine in the washing machine, all sorts!”

Lesley Tyler, Director of Operations & Client Success – Prepared for Absolutely Anything

If the events world had a Swiss Army Knife in human form, it would be Lesley!

The Dustpan & Brush
Lesley’s go-to? A dustpan and brush. Not exactly glamorous, but essential. It lets her whisk away crumbs, confetti, and any rogue debris without disrupting the flow.

A Corkscrew
Her second must-have? A corkscrew. If the bar staff can’t find one (and yes, believe us, it happens), Lesley is there to save the moment, and the drinks reception!

The Stationery Kit to End All Stationery Kits
Highlighters, glue sticks, Post-Its, pens, tape in every imaginable size. “I was on site in Tenerife a few years ago… we had cables everywhere and had to tape them down; we couldn’t pin any sheets to the walls or cupboards so had to use white tac to avoid damage. Then the client decided to run a last-minute brainstorm and needed all my Post-Its!”

Crisis averted!

Jill Dunlop, Director of Client Success & Operations – The Quiet Hero 

If you’ve ever forgotten a cable, lost a clicker, or felt a tickle in your throat right before presenting, chances are Jill has already solved your problem before you finished the sentence.

The Multi-Option Charging Cable
Jill never carries just one charger, she carries a cable with options. “How many charging cables are there in the world, but how many times do people forget them? And who doesn’t love options?”

The Clicker
A breakout session with no clicker? Cue panic unless Jill’s in the room! “The look on people’s faces when they realise they don’t have a clicker, but you produce one nonchalantly from your bag, is worth it every time”

Throat Pastilles, No Excuse Accepted
Speakers sometimes get creative with excuses. A sore throat? Not on Jill’s watch. “Our speakers aren’t getting away with a sore throat excuse to not present; maybe harsh, but I’m not going on stage for them!”

Anita Lowe, CEO – The Feet-First Leader

Leading a team and events takes stamina, literally. Anita’s must-have? Aloe vera foot gel.

After long event days on our feet, always being last to bed and first to rise; a soothing gel is her secret weapon to keep going, for her or her clients. It’s a small luxury that helps maintain energy, comfort, and relentless positivity throughout the day.

Marlene Scott, Account Director – The Ultimate Quick-Fix Guru

If you ever need a last-minute wardrobe rescue, Marlene’s your go-to.

Safety Pins & Sewing Kit
Marlene always carries safety pins and a sewing kit, not because she loves crafts, but because being prepared runs in her DNA. “This stems from being a mum first and always being prepared,” she says.

These tiny tools can save the day, particularly at awards evenings, when dresses are too low, too big, hems unravel, or a strap suddenly snaps.

The veSpace Secret: Small Tools, Big Impact

From box openers and Sharpies to sewing kits and aloe vera foot gel, the veSpace team proves that it’s the little things that make a big difference. Each item tells a story of preparation, creativity, practicality, and a touch of personality; and together they form the toolkit that keeps our events running smoothly.

It’s more than just bags and gadgets. It’s about people who think ahead, act fast, and care deeply about every detail, every guest, and every moment. So the next time you see a box cutter, a Post-It, or even a soothing foot gel at an event, know that behind it is a veSpace pro ready to save the day, with calm, confidence, and a bit of flair.

After all, in the world of live events, it’s not just what’s in the bag, it’s who’s carrying it!