All Seated

APRIL 22, 2021

Selecting an event caterer and understanding the role catering plays at an event are both critical components of the event planning process. In this article, learn the important catering facts to know, questions to ask, and additional tips to consider when planning an event with catering. Once in a while, you have to.

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EventSource

MAY 20, 2020

With events and gatherings postponed, the industry has effectively been placed between a rock a hard place: vendors are working diligently to accommodate alternate dates for clients all while navigating the financial realities of a reduced revenue stream and ever-mounting expenses.

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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. This is especially pertinent today, with COVID-19 impacting event plans through 2020 and possibly even into 2021. Prepare to teach.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 23, 2019

These are the 30 best event venues that the beautiful city of Columbus, Ohio has to offer. We're not surprised though; Columbus is a wonderful town with plenty to do and quite a few quality event venues. In this article, we'll take a look at 30 Columbus event spaces you should consider renting for your next business or private event.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 9, 2016

Business advice and creating an event planning business plan can be booooring, and IMO you want to create a business so you’re having fun. I am not the person who is going to tell you to sit down for the next 3-12 months to fill out pages and pages of a (very dull) event planning business plan.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Are you ready to learn how to become a wedding planner? Chances are, you have a ton of questions about this new, exciting career path. Well, you’re in luck – because we’ve answered ALL of them for you right here in this article. What Qualifications Do You Need to Become a Wedding Planner? ABSOLUTELY!

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EventPlanning

JANUARY 2, 2017

Building your event planning portfolio is an important step toward getting more clients and higher budget events. Watch this video for an overview of the steps and read below for more details: A portfolio is an important piece of what you bring with you the first time you meet prospective clients.

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Milestone Events Group

DECEMBER 24, 2022

We probably don’t need to tell you that a lot of steps go into planning a full bar service wedding. You could even say that you might need a drink after all that planning. Which is why we want to talk about the logistics for serving alcohol at your wedding. Are you going to offer a cash bar?

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QC Event School

JULY 7, 2023

Meet QC Event School graduate, Ayla Otto! I’m Ayla Otto, owner and founder of Events by Ayla, LLC – a Full Service Wedding Design and Planning Company based in Alaska. In 2017, I graduated with my Bachelors in Hospitality and Event Management from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Want to know the secret to planning a successful event? Let’s take a look at the nine critical steps of event management strategy that will put you on the path to event success. The same can be said for event planning. The same can be said for event planning. Step 1 – Set specific goals and objectives.

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QC Event School

JULY 7, 2023

Meet QC Event School graduate, Ayla Otto! I’m Ayla Otto, owner and founder of Events by Ayla, LLC – a Full Service Wedding Design and Planning Company based in Alaska. In 2017, I graduated with my Bachelors in Hospitality and Event Management from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Still, despite major advancements in technology and a growing expectation of instantaneous, online access, it’s not uncommon to find a catering company still relying on old-school paper and processes for their event management solution. Ready to learn more about the features and pricing of Planning Pod’s event management software?

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QC Event School

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When you’re starting your own event planning business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to brand it. After all, potential clients want to know that they can trust you with their big day. Plus, you want people to be able to differentiate your business from all the others out there.

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EventPlanning

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The event world is no different. We’ve all gone from freaking out about the fate of that April wedding, to putting a down payment on multiple venues hoping to make something happen, only to pause and wonder if we should just put the entire wedding on hold? So, how exactly do you make a virtual event happen?

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Do you want to know how to become an event planner? Then look no further, because you’ve come to the right place! I’m willing to bet that you have tons of questions about this new, exciting career path. Luckily, I’m going to help answer ALL of them for you in this article! Absolutely!

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Bizzabo

MAY 17, 2019

Interested in hosting a Las Vegas area event? The 30 venues listed here are the best the city has to offer — no matter what kind of get-together you plan to throw. If you're looking to plan an event in Las Vegas, you're probably wondering what venue to host it in. Fortunately, we've considerably narrowed down the list for you.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened. What happened, to earn it a title of the biggest event fraud of the last decade? At the end of 2016, Billy McFarland and rapper Ja Rule, the now-infamous event makers, announced their plan to the world. The organizers make their first move to promote their first large-scale event.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

Everything you need to know about starting an event planning business, and the theme of this lesson is to really get down to business. Let’s talk about four segments to focus on: First, your roadmap for starting a successful event planning business. We are going to take a look at where you are and where you want to be.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

There are hundreds and hundreds of details involved in proper event management and planning. In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? To succeed, you have to be dynamic, you have to be flexible, and, above all, you have to be in tune with attendee desires. For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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