Whether you’re working in a different city, your client insisted on working with this company, or perhaps you’re just giving someone new a shot, it’s important to ask new vendors the right questions that will help you understand how you can best work together. While you absolutely must customize these questions to your event and … More Questions to Ask a New Vendor
Chicago is a city full of cocktails, and one of the most important components, aside from the liquor is the ice! In this article, Brittney Shader from Empire Cooler is giving us 5 tips business owners and staff should know about ice machines. Right ice for the right application The right machine will increase efficiency, … More Tips Your Staff Should Know About Maintaining Your Ice Machines
One of the most important things a planner can have is a solid vendor list. It’s important to make sure you have reputable partners who can help you execute a great event. Building (or refreshing) your vendor list can feel daunting, especially if you’re starting anew. So here are a few tips to help you … More How to Build Your Vendor List
New venues coming to Chicago – from restaurants to the new St. Regis hotel restaurants, including a British Steakhouse making its way to Chicago, and Guinness’ new brewery opening in the West Loop … More New Chicago Restaurants Coming Soon
Michelle Castady Orlando is launching the Midwest branch of the new destination management company, ETHOS. This Chicago-based event planning company focuses on sustainable and purpose-focused events. … More New, Woman-Owned Business is Taking on the Chicago Event Planning Industry with a Sustainable and Purpose-Driven Focus
While clear communication lays the ground work for good client relationships, that doesn’t mean you won’t still run into trouble. Here are some ways to help you navigate even the most challenging of client expecations. … More How to Deal with Difficult Clients
When most of us think of fundraising, we think of galas or grassroots efforts like bake sales and email blasts. But have you ever wondered how organizations get endowments, trusts and 6+ figure donations? We talked to Tanya Stanfield who is the Director of Marketing & Communications for CCS Fundraising which is a high end … More Raising High-End Donations: An Interview with Tanya Stanfield of CSS Fundraising
You are the host, so unless you have help, make sure that whatever you are serving allows you some time to interact with your guests while still providing them with what they need. … More How to Plan the Perfect Dinner Party
Not all clients are a dream. Here are 12 signs you may be working with your worst client ever. Every time they call you pick up the phone like And then they hang up with a list of demands for you to do by tomorrow When you’ve put other clients on the back burner for … More 12 Signs Your Client is the Worst Ever
ABOUT BANGTEL (And why you may love it more than a hotel) Home Away from Home When Airbnb started, they introduced a concept that has been around since the beginning of civilization: staying in someone else’s home. In modern times, hotels have long been the standard for travelers. Back in 2012, my best friend and I went … More Bangtel: Better Than a Hotel