QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

So, you’re thinking of a career as an event planner. Now the question is: should you start an event planning business? More to the point – is event planning the right career for you in the first place? Is Event Planning Hard? What Does an Event Planner Do? That’s great!

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. But first, a quick definition.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 1, 2016

Question: Have you ever run up against a client who suddenly stopped paying for your event services, which left you wondered what to include in your event legal contracts to protect you and your event business? Your Event Legal Contracts. How do event planners get paid? (12:18). Find out how here. .

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 25, 2017

We all have expectations in our professional lines of work that we expect to be met, and event planning is no exception. As an event planner, you are expected to ensure the success of said event through the guidance you offer and the services you provide. Who wouldn’t want kitten DJs as an event service?

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 2, 2018

Have you ever wondered whether or not you need an event planning certification? Today we are going to discuss the truth about event planning certifications. What’s an Event Planning Certification, Anyway? or “What’s an event planning certification?”. Let’s start with a little definition.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure Clauses As we all learned over the last three years, force majeure clauses focus on liability when unforeseen circumstances impact the ability for one or both parties to perform the contracted activities. There’s no definition for Act of God,” explained Sheaks. Sheak continued, “The short form is usually not advisable.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Coordinators describe the seemingly impossible feat of creating an event from scratch in a variety of daunting ways. In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. What Is an Event Plan?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

KPIs provide concrete proof of what’s working and can be used to measure success event-over-event and year-over-year. Moreover, having crystal clear goals and objectives means you have a definitive blueprint to revisit if disagreements or hurdles pop up during planning. Build in buffer time for inevitable delays.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. You will definitely need some space on your checklist for booking speakers and entertainers. There are contracts and labor unions, honorariums and hotel blocks, and green rooms with VIP requests to track.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2024

Amberlee Huggins “A DMC specializes in the creation of an event, offering a wide range of event planning and execution services, ensuring seamless experiences for all clients,” says Heidi Brown, co-chief executive of Access DMC. “We But the entire scene had this destination flavor.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

A clear and concise conference planning checklist will not only contribute to the success of your event, but will also help keep you organized and sane…both definite musts in successful conference planning! The best way to an organized event is an uber organized event planning checklist.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 1, 2016

Whether you’re starting an event planning business or plan to be an independent planner, knowing how to charge for your event planning services is going to make (or break) your success. ” Charging For Your Event Planning Services. Ready to start your event planning business?

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Eventinterface

JULY 11, 2017

The book that is helping Betty Owens with Your Turn Weddings and Events at this time is Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides by Ariel Meadow Stallings. So, this book has definitely helped me in this area,” states Owens. There are several books on Greg Jenkins’ with Bravo Events shelves.

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EventPlanning

JULY 30, 2015

Statistics show that the event management industry will grow by 44% and add over 30,000 jobs in the next five years. This is definitely good news for all planners as it shows that the demand for your talent and service is on the rise. Starting Your Event Proposal. Summarize Your Experience as an Event Planner.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. Take care of any legal issues and contracts.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

However, if you’re hoping to encourage more in-depth conversations–possibly leading to a sale or signed contract–consider going for a welcoming living room vibe. This means smiling with lots of eye contact–and most definitely not stuck behind a desk playing on their phone! Just a tall table or bar, and you’re set.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

The company released version two of a bookable meeting space tool in collaboration with VenueBook , making communication, information and contracting easier on the event planner. In terms of inorganic growth, Lochner predicts there will definitely be more mergers and acquisitions in MPAV’s future.

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EventSource

JUNE 29, 2020

The hardest part of starting your own business was taking care of all the behind-the-scenes administration – setting up systems, creating contracts, sending emails, getting paid, doing taxes, marketing, etc. Managing a team of people is also a challenge sometimes, as it requires a different skillset than just event planning.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Build colorful, detailed event proposals with unlimited line items, categories, image galleries and pricing details as well as detailed banquet event orders that pull related data from other areas of the application. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Planning an event is difficult. Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Then, imagine planning a massive concert with a big-name DJ as the headliner and 100,000 attendees. Can you imagine the headache?

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

So rather than concentrating on the hurdles involved in event planning , let’s focus on the wonderful perks of this unique profession. Event planners are no strangers to airport terminals and hotel check-ins. Plus, bleisure travelers know that stays can always be extended, either before or after meetings and events.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. Take care of any legal issues and contracts.

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Brown Paper Tickets

JULY 5, 2018

Whether it’s your first event or your hundredth, you’ll want to avoid these 5 major event planning mistakes: 1. I’ll start planning tomorrow.”. Start planning now. Better yet, start planning yesterday. How does this brand align with your event? Inconsistent Event Dates. Procrastination.

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GEVME

JULY 23, 2018

To make this work for your event, you should learn how to do the “golden swap”, creating value for a sponsor in exchange for event support. However, just as in any relationship, it’s critical to ensure that you and your partner make a good match before establishing a contract. Offer additional incentives. Conclusion.

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EventUp

AUGUST 4, 2020

(Pro tip: if your event reoccurs in a specific city each year, or if you know you do a lot of events in a specific city, spend a day after your event looking at different and possible venues! You’ll be saving money, time, and getting a jump on your next event!) Your Vendors.

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EventPlanning

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Most likely, you already know what it takes to get started, but before you charge out of the starting gate, here are a few essential tips for beginning event planners that will help you stay the course and enjoy your career as a professional event planner. Deposits and Contracts. A contract will safeguard your business.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Ultimately, the goal of your event proposal should be to persuade the client that you can provide a successful, professional event. PRO TIP: Dream of a career in event planning, but don’t know where to get started? Is an Event Proposal the Same as an Event Plan? How Do You Write an Event Plan?

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Having a professional on your side who has spent the last seven months guiding other couples through planning issues that inevitably arise in the middle of a global crisis is so valuable. Shealyn Angus Principal Planner Shealyn Angus Weddings & Events. Fidan Ismayilova Founder Designed Dream Wedding & Event Planning.

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Eventinterface

MAY 16, 2017

Betty feels a calling to the field of Wedding and Event Planning. She has planned numerous banquets, conferences, anniversaries, dinner parties, and weddings for the past 5 years, and has now branched into opening her own business. So this book has definitely helped me in this area.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

To help you with your own process, I have formatted my tips in a form of the questions that you should ask yourself before negotiating your next rental contract. Every event rental company has a slow season, and/or quieter days of the week. Are You Willing to Consider a Multi-Meeting and/or Multi-Year Contract?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A guide to surviving holiday event planning. As the holiday season rapidly approaches, so does the creeping anxiety many meeting professionals begin to experience as high demand for booking spaces and securing event staff begins ramping up. Communicate and Create Timelines.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 25, 2017

On our company website, I indicate that, if prospective clients require venue searches, detailed budgets or detailed event plans before making a decision, there is a deductible charge. In early February, a top luxury brand contacted me to submit a proposal to facilitate and plan their executive retreat. Here’s why.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Just like event AV terms, WiFi terminology can feel like a foreign language. If you have ever tried to google WiFi Terms you will find most WiFi terminology blogs are written by engineers and the definitions can be just as confusing as the term themselves. After the contract is signed you no longer will have the power to do this. .

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GEVME

JUNE 4, 2019

Arrange a media room with high-definition TVs and chic chairs, karaoke rooms, or social walls. To ensure that your sponsor’s brand remains noticeable during the event, use graffiti created by a world-famous street artist. Provide a real event plan with well-designed sponsor integration.

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

The first step in learning how to become an event planner often starts with your undergraduate education. Graduates working in the event planning field, including coordinating meetings and conventions, typically make around $47,000 per year.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 14, 2019

If you like gin then this venue is definitely a good bet. Pricing and contracts. Pricing for any event is always such a variable and this is definitely the case when it comes to Christmas events. Until the Contract is signed nothing is confirmed despite your evidence of emails and telephone calls made.

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EventPlanning

MAY 17, 2016

You may think that the best way to ensure you of ongoing success in the event planning business is to start marketing your services effectively and hope you get a steady string of clients out of it. Contracts and Client Billing. You’ll need to create or adapt a client contract that suits your business and your needs.

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