Management & Logistics

Event organizers should start placing more emphasis on cloakrooms — after all, it's likely to be the first and last impressions your guests will have of the event and it's also where your guests will be leaving some of their important personal belongings.

Event planners can significantly improve their event by helping speakers help them & it's not a difficult or time-consuming task. Hiring a speaker is only half of the job. Now you have to ensure the speaker understands how he or she fits into your event.

If you don't get the right event venue, no matter what you do it's all down the toilet. Use these tips to prevent flushing your career away by planning and executing a successful event venue search. It's not as hard as it may seem, and can be a lot of fun.

Practice does make it perfect. Sometimes, however, over-rehearsing your presentation kills the very sincerity of the message. Know when to stop & go with the flow.

A quick list of important, yet commonly forgotten items by event planners. These items will come in handy to save your event, so make sure you have it with you at your venue. You don't want small things ruin your entire event.

Going green is a money maker for your event. By using time-tested, eco-friendly and easy methods, you'll make a positive impression on your attendees, sponsors, and the press. It's so easy, you won't have an excuse to not be green anymore at your next event.

Developing menus for multi-thousand attendee conferences, as well as preparing, cooking, and presenting food in a manner that is engaging and diverse, is a grand event in itself, and leaves a lasting impression that will make or break your reputation.

With the economy in recovery mode, optimizing your exhibit $ is more important than ever. This means going to the right trade shows and not waste resources at the wrong ones. Use these methods to optimize your best potential by finding targeted trade shows.

Outdoor events have a host of problems unique to themselves, from permits to being prepared for bad weather. With proper planning you can ensure your event succeeds satisfying not only your client but your attendees as well.

Planning an event is not easy, but it's not rocket science either. As long as you can manage your time and resources effectively, you'll always plan exceptional and memorable events everyone loves.