How To Avoid Costly Outdoor Event Mistakes One of the most important considerations when planning an outdoor event is Mother Nature; she can completely derail your event – and your budget – if you’re not careful. The possibility of unforeseen changes in weather is ever-present during outdoor events. You have to be on top ofRead more
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Food Can Make or Break an Event As an event planner, food and beverage should always be top of mind, and skimping on that portion of the event is not an option. Along with the overall vibe and flow, food can make or break an event. Have you spent countless hours searching for an onlineRead more
Close The Deal With A Winning Proposal Knowledge, talent and an event planning degree make up only part of the equation when it comes to being a successful event planner. You also need to be able to sell yourself. You might decide to deliver your sales pitch when meeting with your prospective client, but youRead more
By The Event U | Becoming An Event Planner, Creating an Event Planning Business, Education, Training | Comments are Closed | 25 March, 2019 | 0
Become a Certified Corporate Event Planner and Start On Your Lucrative Career When The Event U founder, Darren W. Johnson, launched his career in event planning back in the eighties, corporate events weren’t the well-oiled performing machines that they are today and there was no event planning certification to support the industry. Since then, corporateRead more
By The Event U | Becoming An Event Planner, Creating an Event Planning Business, Event Planning Tips | Comments are Closed | 12 March, 2019 | 0
Transitioning to Corporate Event Planning Transitioning to corporate event planning was never part of Darren W. Johnson’s plan. In 1982, The Event U founder had just been released from the Marines where he was a jet mechanic. One day, working as a truck driver, he was asked to deliver and set-up themed-party props at aRead more
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