All Seated

AUGUST 12, 2020

When a client is planning an event, they don’t always see industry professionals as creatives; some just view vendors as order-fillers, which can leave them with some unrealistic expectations. Expectations are a tricky thing to manage because, oftentimes, it involves a bit of slight disappointment.

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The Planner's Lounge

JUNE 29, 2021

To say this past year was a challenge for wedding planners is an understatement. Not only did our day-to-day lives change overnight but our wedding planning businesses were in complete upheaval. Then there were other times of very little work when bookings were down as most events were postponed. But, are we ready?

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The Planner's Lounge

MARCH 16, 2021

For newer wedding planners , these may be helpful to set expectations about what it takes to be successful in this industry. Secrets of Experienced Wedding Planners. 1) Running a full-time business can take the joy out of planning events. Being in business isn’t the same as doing event planning as a hobby.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Alison Price & Company has delivered award winning food and service for some of the most glamorous parties, gala events and stylish weddings during almost 40 years at the heart of the London hospitality scene. The fine dining specialist boasts over 40 accreditations at landmark venues across London and the UK.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING? Streamlining Guest Management Venue Selection And Management Budget Management Marketing And Promotion Event Day Coordination Post-Event Analysis Personalization And Customization 3. WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING? THE ADDED BENEFITS OF AUTOMATION 4.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Craft a unique event theme and name.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Not only does the food and drink at a event usually account for the largest part of the event budget, it also tends to be one of the most memorable aspects for guests. Some caterers have specific specialities while others work within the boundaries of traditional banquet style meals. Do You Offer Tastings?

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. 1 – Planning Pod.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

When people come to us in search of a venue management software solution , they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors Tripleseat and Caterease. And these are necessary questions to ask in the early stages while you are researching event management software for your event venue, restaurant or hotel.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The fact that hotels use a half dozen or more software systems to manage all their operations is commonly accepted as “business as usual”. Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The fact that hotels use a half dozen or more software systems to manage all their operations is commonly accepted as “business as usual”. Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business.

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