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Monday Motivation: Top Client Meeting Tips For Beginner Event Planners

Interested in becoming an event planner, or just starting out? Plenty of resources will help you get an event planning business started with the basics: putting together a business plan, a price sheet, and a marketing strategy. These tasks might not be a total thrill, but it’s as true in business as it is in…

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ebook – The Definitive Guide to Event Planners

The Definitive Guide to Event Planners: How to Win Group Business No Matter Who You’re Working With Learn everything you need to know about different types of planners to win them over. From association planners to third-party planners, explore how each type of planner measures success and what you can do about it to attract…

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Event Production: Everything You Need to Know

Did you know that event production coordinators make anywhere from $33,000 to $64,000 a year? It’s true! Find out what else you need to know about event production in this complete guide on the subject. We’ll answer your most frequently asked event production questions. 10 Things You Need to Know About Event Production 1. What…

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Wedding Contracts for Events 101

Protect your business, get on the same page with clients, and outline every project with the help of an event or wedding contract. This paperwork will serve as the foundation for decision making and provide much-needed guidance during the event planning process. Plus, clients tend to appreciate it when their event planner presents them with…

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The Essential Steps to Starting an Event Management Business

The U.S. Department of Labor’s research shows that getting your event management business plan together is a smart move right now. The industry is growing faster than most. And because no specialized training is required to start one, you can expect to start turning a profit much, much faster. How do I start my own…

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The Ultimate Party Planning Checklist Template

Whether you own a party planning business or you’re just throwing an event for family and friends, this party planning checklist will help you get organized before the big day! In this post: Items Needed for a Birthday PartyParty Planning Tips: 2-3 Months BeforeParty Planning Tips: 1 Month BeforeParty Planning Tips: 1 Week BeforeParty Planning…

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The Most Efficient Wedding Planning Checklist

Whether you have a year and a half or only six months to plan your wedding, this wedding planning checklist will help you organize and make decisions without all the unnecessary stress. We broke the wedding planning checklist into a few sections based on time until the big day: 6 to 9 Months Out6 to…

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How to Plan the Best Event in 10 Stress-Free Steps

Wondering how to plan an event? Sure, thinking about it can feel a bit like trying to study alchemy. You start with just a vision and a budget, then you turn it into an event full of guests and moving parts. Depending on the type of event, tons of details are going to vary. But…

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10 Expert Wedding Planning Tips for Impressing Clients & Staying Sane

Did you know that over 2 million weddings take place in the U.S. every year? Thanks to these and other wedding statistics, we know that being a wedding planner can be both financially and emotionally rewarding. Whether you have one or a dozen weddings on your schedule this year, here are some wedding planning tips…

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How to Create Better Networking Moments at Events

Did you know that 85% of job openings are filled through face-to-face networking? With statistics like that, it’s no wonder why networking events continue to grow in popularity. Here are some great examples of impactful networking events from leading brands along with ideas you can apply to your next affair. 3 Successful networking event examples…

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Event Names: Tactics, Tools, and Ideas Worth Stealing

Events bring people together to enjoy new experiences. But in order to get attendees through the door, you’ll need to come up with a great name that grabs their attention and piques their interest. The right event name can solidify your event brand, convey your mission, and help fans (new and old) find you. Do…

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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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