This page is a curated collection of advice for event pros by event pros. It’s the perfect place to learn from your fellow vendors and get inspired.
At ThymeBase, we build event planning software and talk to event pros every day. Often, these discussions raise exciting ideas that we think are worth sharing. So we invite the pros to talk about their experiences, inspirations, and ideas. In other words, we love finding and sharing great advice. And now, we’ve collected these articles all in one place.
Whether you’re unsure of adding a new partner to your event business or how to position your brand so your business can stand out, you’ll learn how a fellow event pro handled that exact situation.
Just a few examples of advice are how to transition to virtual events and how to create a work-life-family balance as a business professional. We’ve got articles on building great habits, and how to plan the perfect backyard wedding. And how to get your newly founded event business off the ground if you’re just starting out. There are tips on wowing your clients, staying organized, and even working closely with other vendors.
You could just browse the articles, and I’d definitely recommend that sometime, but you can also use the blog’s search bar to look for specific keywords. Or you can reach out to us here at ThymeBase and ask. The team is always happy to talk about events and help you find relevant articles. And if we don’t have anything suitable, we’ll reach out to our community of pros to find some great tips.
When planning an event, you want to go above and beyond for your guests. Event themes can go a long way in impressing event guests and earning rave reviews – whether it be a corporate retreat, a nonprofit fundraiser or a private party. These 10 event themes will wow your guests and provide a great …
Successful small businesses and event planners follow certain steps to follow up with guests and make the most of an event. Although your first instinct may be to rest after an event, this is the prime time to connect with new leads and gather data for your company. Here are the eight steps you should follow during …
Post-Event Breakdown: 8 Steps to Wrapping Up An Event Read More »
Event planning has many moving parts year-round, but things get even more complicated when planning outdoor events. While they’re usually more informal and easygoing than indoor events, outdoor events need to account for more variables – including permits, restrooms, and weather conditions. Here are 10 outdoor event planning tips to make your first summer get-together …
This article shares efficient conflict resolution tools to de-escalate difficult conflicting situations and resolve disputes. Planning an event is highly stressful and inherently prone to conflict because it involves multiple hands doing different things all at once. Event day can be even more stressful – the whole team feels pressure to succeed, and emotions run …
Conflict Resolution Strategies for Event Management Teams Read More »
Need to book room blocks for your upcoming event? Here are 10 tips straight from a hotel sales rep. With rising vaccination rates worldwide, things should hopefully get back to normal. This is good news for everyone, but especially for event planners, who have had to postpone events or transfer them to the digital world …
A Hotel Pro Shares Tips For Booking Hotel Room Blocks Read More »
Hey, event pros! Need some help managing your time commitments? Here are some tips that work for me, and I think they’ll work for you too. As event pros, you’re perpetually pulled between many competing needs. There’s managing new leads, marketing your event business, client meetings, a crowded inbox, and your actual work at the …
9 Ways Event Pros Can Manage Too Many Time Commitments Read More »
Planning an event is no small task. There are many different aspects to consider, such as the budget and venue. That’s why event planning on a schedule can keep you organized. Here are the steps to put together the perfect gathering on a set schedule. 6 Months Before to 1 Year Before This stage is …
Event Planning on a Schedule: What to Do With a Year, Month, or Week to Plan Read More »
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 …
How to Build a Positive Reputation as an Event Business Read More »
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. …
Staying True To Your Values As Event Planners: Interview With Broadly Entertaining Read More »
We interviewed Alexander Smith, a journeyman wedding photographer, about how he captures each couple’s unique love story through his photography. “Beautifully bespoke storytelling” was the answer given when we asked Alexander Smith, well known South African wedding photographer, to summarise his manner of wedding photography in one sentence. And that is precisely what it is. After …
How A Wedding Photographer Captures The Couple’s Love Story Read More »
