Check Out Our Recent Video Additions
We have six new additions to the Event Planning Video Library that are now live and ready for you to view. These quick clip videos each focus on a specific aspect of event coordination so you can watch...
View ArticleHow Do You Pick the Best Clients?
Planners don't always have the luxury of choosing their clients based on preference. Very few businesses can turn away revenue based on a hunch, but it is important to match your skills with clients...
View ArticleThe Creativity within the Details
Memorable events are defined both by their content and sensory experience. You don't necessarily need a stage show and fireworks to appeal to the latter, but it is important to add creative touches...
View ArticleEntertain a Crowd While Staying Within Budget
Every event needs a highlight or main attraction that generates excitement for the occasion. The more buzz you can create with content the easier it will be to fill seats in the room. But very few...
View ArticleNeed More Funds for Your Fundraiser?
It always sounds like a great idea to hold a special event or gala to raise funds for a non-profit venture, but in order to actually "raise funds" this way you must have a good business plan in place....
View ArticleWhat Makes an Online RSVP Software Effective?
The days of mailing out invites and tracking RSVP's by hand are coming to an end - thank goodness! But as the demand for online reservation systems has increased, so has the number of options for...
View ArticleConnecting with Event Planning Clients
Generating a steady stream of client prospects is critical to running a successful event planning business. The thing is, most of us know this already, yet we still struggle to market our services...
View ArticlePlanning Events for Profit
Anytime you have demand for person, product, or experience there is potential for someone to make money. Entrepreneurial planners use this simple formula all the time to turn their experience into a...
View ArticleWhat Trade Show Vendors Really Want
Offering exhibit and booth space at events is a great way to generate revenue and add to your attendee's offerings. What sometimes gets overlooked though is that the vendor expects a return on their...
View ArticlePlanning Your Event Planning?
It is funny to think about having a plan for your event planning tasks, but it is ultimately a good practice. Sometimes we get ahead of ourselves and forget about the most basic elements required for a...
View ArticleAnother Way to Cut Catering Costs
There are plenty of obvious ways to control food expenses (chicken instead of steak for example) but there is a point where the guest experience will begin to diminish. Food is always a big topic of...
View ArticleHow to Find the Right Event Planning Job
Many newcomers to our industry are unaware of how many career paths exist within event production. Of course the event planning roles are often highlighted, but these positions are only the tip of the...
View ArticleHow much setup time do you need?
Your banquet room or meeting space should be completely set by the time your first guest arrives. This sounds like an obvious statement but I've seen plenty of instances where servers and event...
View ArticleWho is in charge on event day?
There are very few events that are planned and executed by a single person. Most of the time there are several departments working together on the occasion. This is definitely the case on the venue...
View ArticleSports Events for Work and Play
If you're in the event business then you have likely produced or attended an event at a professional sports stadium. The trend for business sports outings continues to grow, with stadiums scrambling to...
View ArticleComparing Catering Contracts
Food and beverage is usually one the larger expense categories involved with an event, and one of the challenges involved with comparing vendors is that different vendor have different standards of...
View ArticleMaking Retirement Parties Memorable
Office party planners know that retirement parties can be a hit-or-miss event. A lot of the potential for fun has to do with how popular the retiree was within the organization. Even then, if you don't...
View ArticlePlanning Ahead for Long Lines
Waiting in line is part of everyday life, and most attendees understand that a big event will require patience as organizers process the needs for hundreds of people. But that is not to say long lines...
View ArticleParking Can Be a Lingering Problem
When you think of a guest's first impression of an event you probably picture things like room décor, background music, or even lighting accents. These things are the obvious highlights of your event...
View ArticleMeasurements that Planners Must Know
Event venues always highlight square footage on their websites and marketing materials. They hope to impress prospects with the visualization of endless floor space and configuration options. And while...
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