While reading this great article someone shared on LinkedIn, I was so alarmed when I read the astronomically high numbers that I knew I had to share it. Whether you are an event planner or not, travel for business or pleasure, pay attention to your cell phone bills!...
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Using Free Operational Tools is Okay Too.
by admin | Sep 20, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business
Money is important, but so is time. There are many ways to operate businesses, interact with clients, vendors, etc. and to achieve the things you need every day. Programs can cost lots of money in addition to the people it takes to maintain it. If you're part of a...
4 Tips for Tipping
by admin | Sep 5, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business, DIY & How-To's
People often wonder about the etiquette for giving tips and gratuity. "How much do you give someone if...?" "Do you tip someone for that?" In some professions, tips are expected, particularly in service industries like restaurants, hotels, salons, etc. But what...
Great Articles on Conference Planning: Trends, Going Green, Common Mistakes & Marketing
by admin | Aug 30, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business
I'll have to thank my LinkedIn friends for their wonderful posts on things to know for conferences. While that is not the specific area I work in (I'm hospitality), there are MANY conferences in this city and it is important to keep up with trends, ideas and optimum...
Social Media Isn’t Everything — You Should Literally Be Getting Out There
by admin | Aug 9, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business
Social Media is something I write about all the time because I love it and it's a major part of my life. Facebook & LinkedIn are part of my daily morning routine and it keeps me up to date on what's going on with people I know. But that's a stepping stone. I...
Dating Tips For Companies to Consumers
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business
Sometimes I find myself stuck on some trash/entertainment news website and there are always tips on dating and relationships. Sometimes I click on them because I want to see what people are saying these days and sometimes I know it will be awful but could use a good...
Smart Phones, Social Media & Why You Should Know About It
by admin | Jul 31, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business
You don't have to love social media, the internet or anything technologically related to be an event planner, but you do need to be willing to incorporate it. Especially if you're involved in B2B events, public events, non-profit/fundraising, etc. This study, The...
Crisis Management: What Can Be Learned From The Dark Knight Rises Shooting
by admin | Jul 24, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business
Everyone was taken aback when they heard about The Dark Knight Rises shooting tragedy. Initially I thought the cancellations of the Paris & Tokyo premiers were a bit extreme -- one mentally unstable person does not reflect the actual film or those who made it. ...