Posts by Maria Waida
The Ultimate Site Inspection Checklist & Guide for Planners
Site inspections are more than just deciding whether or not you like the space. Successful site inspections ” the ones chock full of thoughtful questions and specific requests ” require a site inspection checklist to make the meeting as fruitful as possible. With a proper site inspection checklist, you can thoroughly assess your event venue…
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How to Create a Long-Term Event Planning Timeline
When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. It’s important to outline the months and weeks leading up to the big day. This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. The next time…
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Everything You Need to Know About Working with an Event Staffing Agency
Great events require great staff. But sometimes you just don’t have the time (or the experience) necessary to hire the right people for the job. Which is why learning how to work with an event staffing agency is an important skill for any successful event planner. So before you start looking for staff for your…
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How to Start a Successful Catering Company & Keep Costs Down
If you’re wondering how to start a catering company, you have a lot of things to research, plan, and consider. But getting started doesn’t have to be difficult. By following these 12 essential steps to planning a catering business you’ll be well on your way to success sooner rather than later. Overview of a catering…
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How to Create a Catering Marketing Plan, Plus 10 Innovative Ideas
Making an effective catering marketing plan is essential for the health of any food-based business. According to a small business marketing survey by Clutch, 47% of owners take a DIY approach to making, promoting, and improving on their brand. In order to do this (and do it well), catering business owners need to have a…
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Hotel Target Market: How to Find Your Most Lucrative Prospects
Your hotel target market is one of the most effective ways of growing your business. If you’re interested in finding more prospects who will fall in love with your business, you’ll first need to get to know who you’re attracting and why. With this information, you’ll be well on your way to figuring out your…
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The Essential Guide to S&C CRM Software for Hotels
Did you know that customer relationship management (CRM) technology is one of the largest spending categories in enterprise software? It’s true! The global Customer Relationship Management (CRM) market size was valued at USD 23.14 billion all the way back in 2015, and has only grown since then. A recent CRM industry analysis discovered that this…
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25 Convention Center Marketing Tips
The Events Industry Council has determined that roughly 205 million people attend the over 1.8 million conventions that are hosted in the United States each year. But in order to snag even a fraction of these attendees and events, your convention center needs to come up with a killer marketing strategy to stand out amongst…
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10 Charity Event Ideas That Could Change Your Fundraising
Think fundraising is losing its effectiveness? Think again. According to the latest research, overall charitable fundraising in the United States grew 4.2% in the last calendar year alone. Those and other nonprofit fundraising statistics point to an upward trend in giving for 2019 and beyond. In order to host a successful charity event, planners need…
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25 Meeting Room Layouts for Events: Tips & Examples
Choosing an event layout can be challenging because it’s such a key part of ensuring your event achieves its objectives. The good news is we’ve narrowed down some the best and most popular meeting room layouts to help you get started. Set the mood and keep things organized with any one of these meeting room…
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25 Creative Spring Themes for Parties & Events
Delight friends, colleagues, and customers with impressive spring themes for parties and events. Featuring real examples from innovative brands, foundations, and celebrities, these inspiring ideas for spring theme ideas and event names will help you kick off your own event planning in style. Here’s how to pick the perfect spring event name What’s in a…
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How to Create a Wedding Seating Chart in 15 Simple Steps
If you need to create a seating chart for a wedding, don’t panic! By reading this guide, you’re already one step closer to wedding reception bliss. We’ve answered your most pressing wedding seating chart questions and broken down the process into small, easy-to-follow steps. You’ll also find instructions for creating a digital seating chart that…
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