We’re now deep in January, and it’s about time that the post-holiday Blues begin setting in. Winter feels long while the warmth of close family recedes and the event season is in a lull. While the cheerful ambiance of the festive season cannot go unnoticed. It is not uncommon to experience some post-holiday blues. We …
Building a positive business reputation is one of the core components of being a successful event planner. Revenue and competitive advantage will easily follow when your positive reputation precedes you. How can you build a positive reputation for your event business? Follow these tips to find out. 1. Network According to research, 80% of business professionals find …
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Planning an upscale corporate event can quickly feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never designed and hosted a large-scale event before. However, by following a few tried-and-true tips, you can plan and execute a fantastic elegant event that your attendees will talk about for months. Here are nine simple steps you can take to tackle a …
Event planners rely on productivity tools to get more done with less effort. Here are a few that belong in your event business toolkit. This article is the fifth in a series of marketing tools for event businesses. You can read the first three articles here: Social Media Tools For Event Professionals Email Marketing Tools …
Social media is a large part of event marketing nowadays. We discuss the basics of a social media content calendar and tips to help you create a posting schedule that essentially runs itself. If you are a proactive event planner, you’re already thinking about the marketing of your upcoming events in the new year. To …
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Events have changed in these last two years, and old themes have been reimagined. Your upcoming New Year’s Eve party may be an excellent opportunity to ride this wave of change and do something different for your guests. New Year’s Eve celebrations are more than just alcohol and fireworks. Many cultures across the world have …
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Staying true to your values can be a challenge. Broadly Entertaining has figured out how to build a values-based event business. Giana DeGeiso and Jamie Rosler are the founders of the highly creative and successful event planning and hosting business, Broadly Entertaining. They’re also best friends with a passion for love, laughter, and social justice. …
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Everyone agrees that in event planning, teamwork absolutely makes the dream work. One of the surest ways for event planners to stage successful events is to have a multi-skilled and dedicated team. And when it comes to staffing your team, it is all about quality and not quantity. Hiring event staff is a challenge for …
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Event planner burn-out is one of the main reasons talented planners leave the industry. Here are the signs you’re approaching exhaustion. As an event planner, you are responsible for every aspect of the planning of the event. Among your list of responsibilities, you narrow down venue options, determine the event budget, arrange services, and most importantly, …
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When it comes to weddings, we all know the basic structure. The bride walks down the aisle carrying flowers; there is an exchange of vows, it ends with “I do.” Then, a party. There are other traditions, like “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” and the bouquet toss. Where did the exchange …
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