Why Attendee Satisfaction Surveys are Important

No matter how skilled you become at your job, you should never stop looking to improve. To disregard the idea of self-improvement is the ultimate expression of laziness and apathy. Those men and women who are truly successful at their jobs never stop trying to find new ways to better themselves. No, I’m not practicing for a career as a self-improvement huckster. I’m just offering a bit of valuable advice which every event planner should take note of. No matter how perfect an event seems to have been, there’s always something you could have done better, always a mistake you […]

What Bar Science Can Teach You About Event Planning

The other day, I happened to catch a few episodes of the Spike Network’s Bar Rescue. For those of you who aren’t much into the network, Bar Rescue is a reality TV series (bear with me here) hosted by Jon Taffer, president of the Nightclub and Bar Media Group and self-proclaimed Bar Science expert. The show centers on Taffer’s efforts to bring ailing bars back from the brink of failure; a process which often results in him butting heads with owners, managers, and employees, many of whom are completely unaware of their own incompetence. Much of the entertainment value, as […]

The Top 5 Things You Should Learn When Reviewing Your Past Events

Are you in charge of planning events for your company? Like anything, your first go around may be a bit rough. After all, you don’t know the ins and outs and for this reason it is common to make mistakes along the way. Fortunately, the more events you plan the more experience you will gain. From there, it is much easier to learn from the past to ensure greater success in the future. Here are five things you can learn by reviewing past events: 1. What went right? Even if you made mistakes in the past, it is safe to […]

5 Tips for Organizing an Event on a Tight Deadline

Organizing an event on a tight deadline may feel overwhelming, but it’s entirely possible with the right strategies. Whether it’s a corporate meeting, a wedding, or a community fundraiser, tight timelines demand focus, quick decisions, and teamwork.

Follow these five expert tips to make organizing an event on a tight deadline a success

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Novices’ Guide to Event Management: Part One

So…are you just starting out as an event planner? If there’s one thing more daunting than the profession itself, it’s being a novice in the profession. Nobody knows who you are – or particularly cares. You’re competing with big names; men, women and organizations with more connections, better reputations, and more clients than you could ever dream of. And what do you have? You may become the greatest event planner, but you don’t have any sort of portfolio to show for it. Without one, you’re going to find landing clients a herculean task. What’s a rookie management professional to do? […]