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Delicious Thanksgiving Desserts!

Delicious Thanksgiving Desserts!

While we're all busy with work, Thanksgiving is the time where we look forward to a longer weekend, some serious shopping and of course, food!  So click the images for some great recipes from Midwest Living, Kraft and Taste of Home to get some yummy, holiday desserts!...

4 Reasons Why Events Are More Than Just a Party

In the past decade, the field of event planning has grown exponentially.  Certifications and organizations have developed in addition to the fact that it is now a legitimate college major.  A lot of people tend to think it's an easy, fun job and while it can be, a...

10 Signs You May Be in the Presence of “Net-twerking”

10 Signs You May Be in the Presence of “Net-twerking”

Networking is a powerful tool.  It gets your name out there, it gets you business and it gives you the chance to interact with other professionals who aren't clients or colleagues.  I've attended a lot of networking events, especially recently, and it is interesting...

10 Ways of Giving (Even During a Holiday Party)

10 Ways of Giving (Even During a Holiday Party)

It's important to remember to give back and it doesn't have to be hard.  Here are 10 ideas to incorporate in your events and holiday plans to help give back to those who need it this year. 1.  Donate a portion of sales to an organization that works with your brand,...

The 3 Rules of Telling a Client “No”

The 3 Rules of Telling a Client “No”

It's the worst having to say no to a client (usually) because we want to make them happy and have them walking away with a glowing review.  However, there are times when you know you just can't accommodate a client's needs, whether it's due to time, complexity,...

5 Ways to Plan an Event in a City Where You’ve Never Been

5 Ways to Plan an Event in a City Where You’ve Never Been

One of the most challenging things we can do as event planners is to put together an event somewhere we haven't been.  Even if planning events outside your area is what you do, there are the little details of local culture like not taking this street at this time if...