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Want to avoid giving your clients a mediocre planning experience? Well, this is what NOT to do. More specifically, this is why it is so important to be on top of details. As a client, I notice these errors and they cause me frustration. I haven’t been on my trip yet, but I am a …
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I love family travel. I mean, I love to travel. I know everyone says they love to travel, but I really do. I don’t live in the same country as my parents or siblings so our family makes a point of getting together at least once, usually twice per year (and if we are really …
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The wedding industry has a language all of its own. Here are ten wedding terms to become familiar with before the big day. “Here comes the bride” are magical words to any wedding attendee, but they can be a nightmare for event planners. I’m not saying every bride is a bridezilla, but we can all agree on …
Travel problems, like delays, slow customs, and missed connections, are a fact of life. When planning an event that includes air travel, here are some things to watch out for. Why Do Things Go So Wrong with Layovers? I think it all boils down to too much optimism and too little time. But that’s probably …
Virtual event sponsorship comes with some challenges for both the event organizers and the sponsors. The solution begins with admitting the issues inherent in the medium. I’ve worked in events since the dawn of the century. While still in college, I supervised the front-of-house of one of Boston’s busiest venues. I watched first hand the …
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It isn’t always easy to know when you’re ready to grow your event business. But let’s discuss some ideas that might make it easier to expand. Congratulations, you have a sustainable business. You have plenty of experience and fantastic recommendations. Most of your new jobs are from excellent references from previous clients. Actually, it’s like …
With infinite acronyms floating around the event industry, here are the event planning acronyms you need to know. Step up your game by memorizing these 18! It’s 2020, and to be honest, there are more acronyms than any one person can keep up with. Evolving technology and the trend of shortening words whenever possible (LOL!) has transformed …
Event planning is a stressful job. It really is. And that’s why some manageable stress prevention tips can make all the difference. There is a lot of planning (that, of course, you have done), but it all needs to be properly executed. That is what stresses most people out. Not the lack of confidence in …
How do you become an event planner? Well, there are many paths to this amazing career. Take it from the event pros themselves. Becoming an event planner isn’t always a straight path. Some planners discover their love for the event industry in high school. Others find their calling later in life and make the career …
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Do you need an event planning degree to be a fantastic planner? Well, the answer is mostly no, with a little bit of yes. I’ve asked over fifty event planners how they found their way into their career as event professionals. And yes, a few of them did pursue their dreams by getting a college …
