Social Media is essential to business, especially if you are an event planner. Being able to incorporate the appropriate social media for your particular event is a must-have today. While social media is a great tool, it’s often missing 2 key components: privacy &...
With record-breaking temperatures many places are closing down or people are going out to the places they normally go. So if you're events have been postponed or cancelled, why not enjoy a nice warm beverage before cozying into bed? Click Here for some great warm...
The holidays sneak up on all of us and sometimes that includes planning a holiday party. If you have NOT done this yet, but you plan to, you've got days left! Here are some tips on planning last-minute and doing it well. 1. Be Flexible. You are waiting til...
It's that time of year -- everyone is busy and phones are ringing! People are in a hurry to get what they need and anticipating a prompt response. But it's not likely you'll get exactly what you are looking for if you don't leave a proper message. That being said,...
Each city has it's thing, stuff the locals know and any good traveler does too. Chicago is no exception to that. If you are new to the city, here are some things you should know, ESPECIALLY if you are planning an event here. Chicago is a convention city. All cities...
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...
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...
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,...