Lately, I've had several people ask me what it's like to be an event planner and what I’ve learned since I started working for myself. I thought I’d share some no-frills lessons in hopes that it will help some of you just starting out (or pulling hair out trying to make it all come together!).
Read MoreMedia coverage of your events is a massive opportunity to grow. It offers incredible exposure that allows you to reach a much wider audience. A carefully crafted press release can create a media buzz around your events that leads to more attention, more attendees, and ultimately more money so you can further your impact on your community.
Read MoreWhen you’re knees deep the world of event planning, it can be a bit overwhelming. Your to do list can feel never ending, and sometimes it’s just one event after another. With all the hustle and bustle during the year, how do you find time to improve? Here are some of my favorite simple things you can do to improve as you grow (amongst all your planning efforts!).
Read MoreWe all know food is a vital part of events. Arguably one of the most important. If the food sucks, attendees remember it. They also remember if there isn't enough or if there isn't an option for them. Keep the following recommendations in mind to help with your next food order.
Read MoreYou know you’re hosting great events but you just can’t figure out why the enthusiasm dies so quickly. There’s hardly any momentum and once the event’s over, you just go back to the average day to day interactions. You mention your event to someone who says, “Oh yeah, I forgot about that.”
It’s time for that to change.
What’s the key to keep attendees raving about your events? Deliver VIP customer experiences from beginning to end.
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