Events in Crisis: You Need a Plan
What happens when a catastrophic happening, manmade or via nature, strikes your event? And how do you plan to handle it? Follow these guidelines to create a simple yet effective crisis plan to make sure your planning and client's money does not go to waste.
Introducing the Hack Event
Hacking has a bad connotation in today's general populace, but it's a way to bring people together to do GOOD work with GREAT outcomes. If you really want to change the world than hack events might be for you.
How to Search for Targeted Trade Shows & Optimize Your Budget $
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.
Is Your Event a Class or a Show?
When you go to an event, a seminar, a presentation, is it a classroom for all practical purposes, or are you enjoying a show while learning? Many event planners fail to realize that events are shows in disguise and treat them like a good old classroom.
5 Things You’ll Forget That Your Event Planner Will Remember
Amateurs forget things. Professionals don't. It's that simple. Hiring a professional event planner can save you money by doing it right the first time. They plan, they plan again, and then they plan some more. Forgetting is not a part of their dictionary.
13-point Checklist for a Successful Charity Run
Charity events and 5K runs often go hand in foot! These two require some very different actions, and you must be fleet of foot to stay ahead. It's a great way to get your community to support an organization or a cause that is near and dear to your heart.
6 Tips to Boost Attendance Without Breaking the Budget
Events present amazing opportunities for everyone involved, but it is event planners job to fill the seats with attendees to make it a huge success. Here are 6 budget savvy tips to help you increase attendance to fill the venue.
6 Last Minute Forget-Me-Nots for Event Planners
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.
7 Simple Tips to Promote Your Event Effectively
They key to a successful event is not only proper planning, but also effective promotion strategy. If people don't know about your event, they won't come. These 7 simple tips will help you boost your attendance and attract larger audience.
The Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Fundraising Event
If you don't know where to start planning a fundraising event, this short guide for beginners will give you solid foundation to start with. Take these tips and build upon them, don't limit yourself but explore all possibilities to maximize your success.