Choosing the Correct Number of Keynotes for Your Event

I’ve already spoken at length about what’s involved in hiring and retaining a guest speaker. Today, I’d like to focus on something a little different: events with multiple keynotes (and speakers). More specifically: how can you tell how many speakers your event should hire? Is there such a thing as too many presentations (or too few)? When determining the number of presentations you should ideally run (and the number of speakers you should generally hire) there’s actually a pretty significant list of details you need to take into account, and questions you need to ask. Failure to consider any one…

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Fun & Unusual Technological Tools for Events

Have you felt at any point as though your events were missing something? Have you contemplated how to add extra flair to your conferences; something that would help distinguish your event firm from the competition? There is no shame in the desire to stand out from the crowd in the event management industry. Using a bit of unique or unusual technology – making use of some gadgets or gear that your competition might not consider using – could be just the ticket to make your events more memorable. Presented here are just a few unusual and fun technological tools to…

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Mastering Event Ticket Pricing: Best Practices

Budgeting is a major component of an event management professional’s job, and the difficulty of budgeting is most definitely connected with knowing how best to set ticket prices. Set a ticket price too high and your attendance may suffer; or the price barrier will further drive up your marketing costs as you work to reach a larger audience!  Set a ticket price too low and you’re basically condemning your budget to drop into the red; it’ll be impossible to breakeven. In other words, you’ve got to strike a balance between “reasonably priced” and “budget friendly.” That’s about as easy –…

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The Novices’ Guide To Event Management : Part Six – Budgeting

Last week, we talked about the processes involved in making your event firm known to the world. Today, we’re going to be looking at something a little more difficult to deal with: your budget. In all honesty, budgeting is actually where the vast majority of event management businesses fail. It all starts with figuring out how much you’re going to need for your startup costs, and going from there. Generally speaking, if you’re starting up a new firm, you’re going to have to manage some if not all of the following expenditures: Rent/Building Costs Equipment Purchases Licenses and Taxes Payroll…

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Planning Your Event’s Hotel Accommodations: A Comprehensive Guide

This comprehensive guide on event hotel accommodations covers every step, ensuring your attendees have a seamless and memorable experience. The intricate dance of event planning revolves around details. Each element, from the meticulously crafted schedule to the selection of hors d’oeuvres, plays a role in painting the larger picture of a successful event. Yet, amidst the whirlwind of planning, one detail often gets less attention than it deserves: the hotel accommodations for your attendees. Choosing the right accommodations is more than merely finding a place for attendees to rest. It’s an opportunity to extend the event experience beyond the confines…

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