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The Event Entrepreneurs category is where we put any posts meant for Event Entrepreneurs. It could be posts about the future of events, basics you might need to know, or ways to grow your Event Planning business.

Everything in here will have a focus on you growing your business as an event focused entrepreneur—no matter what you do…

Ten Steps to Avoid Event Planner Burnout

Event planning can be exhilarating but also exhausting. From coordinating details to juggling schedules, the stress can become overwhelming. However, top event planners have mastered the art of staying balanced. Here’s a roadmap to help you avoid burnout, maintain productivity, and thrive as an event planner.

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Resolving Event Team Conflicts: Strategies for a Stronger Team

Interpersonal conflicts are inevitable in event management teams, where high-pressure environments and tight deadlines can create tension. Resolving event team conflicts effectively is essential to maintaining productivity and morale. When left unaddressed, conflicts can escalate, causing disruptions that impact the success of your event. Here’s how you can handle conflicts and foster a more cohesive team. Recognize and Address Conflicts Early The first step in resolving event team conflicts is identifying the problem before it escalates. Pay attention to signs like tension, passive-aggressive behavior, or a drop in team collaboration. A proactive approach prevents minor disagreements from becoming major issues. […]

The Institute Of Event Management – An Ambitious Global Initiative

On July 8, 2014 an interesting and ambitious new organization known as The Institute of Event Management made its official debut at The Meetings Show in Olympia, London. The IEM, initially operating out of the United Kingdom, hopes to eventually become an international organization establishing global professional standards for the event industry. Universal standards in the meetings and event industry have been a long time coming. The Meeting Show was a perfect setting for the announcement of this type of global initiative. This annual event focuses on the needs of professional meeting and events planners providing dedicated educational programs, guest […]

Technological Hazards Event Planners Encounter

Technology has the irritating tendency to gleefully implode at the most inopportune moments. Any event planner that’s spent some time in the industry knows exactly what we’re talking about. No one gets away without a mishap.

Of course, busted tech is almost always the result of human error somewhere along the line, but that’s beside the point.

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