Diligent Planning: What Event Organizers Need To Do After an Event

So, you’re at the tail end of an event. Your attendees all went home satisfied, your client’s happy with how things went, and your team’s wrapping things up at the venue. Your job’s far from done at this point, though – you have a great deal more work to do if you truly want to call your event a success. Don’t worry, though. Provided you’re aware of the steps, the wrap-up’s really only as difficult as you make it. Today, we’re going to go over a few of the things you need to account for at the tail-end of an event. […]

Five Things Every New Years’ Event Needs To Provide

2016 is almost upon us, ladies and gentlemen! The New Year brings with it many things, like new beginnings and a chance to start fresh as 2015 winds down. If you’re in the event planning business, however, it means one thing – a whole ton of clients as everyone kicks off their New Years’ celebrations. Awesome, right? Now, as I’ve said in the past, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for event planners. Businesses and independent clients alike are looking to throw some awesome Christmas and New Years’ bashes, and they’re going to tap into […]

Five Fantastic Ideas for Charity Fundraisers

Looking to raise a bit of money for a good cause? That’s awesome! It’s always great to see someone who seeks to make the world a better place. Here’s the thing, though. How do you plan to raise money? While you certainly could go the traditional route – a fundraising drive, a carnival, a raffle, etc. – and raise a ton of cash, why not think outside the box? Why not do something well and truly unique? I know that’s easier said than done. But at the same time, if you pull it off right, you could do more for […]

Event Professional Essentials: Six Must-Haves for Success

Event professional essentials: Discover the six crucial elements for masterful event planning success.

As an event professional, your success often hinges on the tools and resources you have at your disposal. Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, a wedding, or a large-scale festival, having the right equipment can make all the difference. Here are six must-have items that every event professional should own.

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Dealing With The Christmas Rush As An Event Manager

Chances are pretty good that if you’re employed in an events-related field, you’re already gearing up for Christmas (and if you aren’t, you should be).  The Christmas season is probably one of the busiest times of year for an event planner, with clients left and right putting in requests for festive parties and events. What that means from an event planning perspective is that you’re bound to be flooded with a veritable torrent of requests (if you aren’t already). It also means that, if you haven’t nailed down a venue by now, you might not find one. See, that’s the […]