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Appreciation Events that Exceed Client Expectation Appreciation events are opportunities for businesses to say thank you to their customers, employees, volunteers, and to build rapport. For event planners, the challenge is to create an environment that genuinely shows the guests that they are appreciated in a meaningful way while avoiding stiff formality. Here are someRead more

Manage the Guest List, Save the Budget The guest list is one of the most important parts of planning an event. If not done right, it can create a logistical nightmare and lead to costly unforeseen expenses. As an event planner, if you manage the guest list well you should be able to stay withinRead more

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

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