Archive for May, 2008

How to Leverage Surveys in Event Planning

Saturday, May 24th, 2008
How to Leverage Surveys in Event Planning

A common mistake that many event planners make is neglecting the needs of their audience. It’s easy to become immersed in the details of venue negotiations, catering options, transportation and lodging, and other minutiae. However, in the end, your audience’s level of satisfaction plays a key role in your continuing success. This is the main value of using surveys before, during, and after any event you plan.

Today, I’ll describe the (more…)

Event Planners Increase Participation with Recognition Awards

Saturday, May 24th, 2008
Event Planners Increase Participation with Recognition Awards

People are competitive. They like to win or at least feel like they have won. Activity organizers have long known that giving people the chance to win something is a great way to generate more participation.

Look at online auctions. You don’t buy things; you “win” things. A basic commercial transaction has been transformed into a game. It’s like going to a casino except that if you don’t win, you get your money back!
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Event Disasters – Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff! Face It!

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Event Disasters - Don't Sweat the Small Stuff! Face It!

Planning an event can be difficult. There are a mountain of things to be done and not enough time to do them. You will be rushed and anxious much of the time. Remember, though, that nothing will ever be perfect. When planning a big event, assume there will be problems, and plan to accept and solve them with grace.

Murphy’s Law says that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Event planning is no exception to this rule. Successful (more…)

Event Planning During an Economic Crisis

Monday, May 19th, 2008
Event Planning During an Economic Crisis

For millions of people, the current state of the economy is a source of concern and fear. Small businesses and large corporations alike have begun implementing aggressive cost-cutting measures in an effort to survive. For event organizers, the economic crisis presents an unsettling challenge. As businesses in every sector take steps to control their spending, casualties on the chopping block include lavish meetings, conferences, and other events. (more…)

Now No Worries About Planning An Event With Event Planners Around!

Friday, May 16th, 2008
Now No Worries About Planning An Event With Event Planners Around!

Event planning requires plenty of concentration on each portion linked to it. Event can be something whether it is a little company party, carnival event, big corporate event or several other events. Many aspects require to be considering for the duration of event planning. An event requires correct arrangement and administration or else; it would drop level on its fe (more…)

Using Social Media To Generate More Special Events

Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Using Social Media To Generate More Special Events

As the web becomes more competitive, how does your website get seen? How do you capture those customers out in cyberspace who are putting on social and corporate events? Back in the day when few event planners were on the web, my website got quite a few hits and the ratio to a viewing to actually contracting the event was extremely successful. In fact, some of my largest accounts have come from the web. Those were the good old days my friend. (more…)

Corporate Event Planning Services Ease Florida Event Management

Saturday, May 10th, 2008
Corporate Event Planning Services Ease Florida Event Management

A fantastic corporate event in Florida (or anywhere) can really put a company on the map. The success of a Florida event will most definitely reflect on the host, and leave a lasting impression. A great event can mean a great boost to a reputation, while a failure can have exactly the opposite effect. Corporate event planning services as provided and implemented by professional corporate event planners in Florida can ease work and worry, ensur (more…)