http://eventplanning.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-20T15:06:22Z Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:22 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/20/comparing-catering-contracts.htm <p>Food and beverage is usually one the larger expense categories involved with an event, and one of the challenges involved with comparing vendors is that different vendor have different standards of service. On the one hand you may a catering supplier whose entr&#233;e prices are 25% cheaper than there competitor, but when you read through their contract you realize they don't provide linens or wait staff in the entr&#233;e cost. These "extras" can easily raise their prices above the competition.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/20/comparing-catering-contracts.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/20/comparing-catering-contracts.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 15:08:35 +0000 2013-05-20T15:08:35Z http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/20/sports-events-for-work-and-play.htm <p>If you're in the event business then you have likely produced or attended an event at a professional sports stadium. The trend for business sports outings continues to grow, with stadiums scrambling to expand their hospitality suites and meeting rooms to keep up with the demand. It seems that everyone is planning offsite functions that incorporate the excitement of professional sports.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/20/sports-events-for-work-and-play.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/20/sports-events-for-work-and-play.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:22 +0000 2013-05-20T15:06:22Z http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/11/who-is-in-charge-on-event-day.htm <p>There are very few events that are planned and executed by a single person. Most of the time there are several departments working together on the occasion. This is definitely the case on the venue side of event production. Typically you have a coordinator who oversees the production of the three major departments: catering, operations and audio/visual.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/11/who-is-in-charge-on-event-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/11/who-is-in-charge-on-event-day.htm Sat, 11 May 2013 17:57:07 +0000 2013-05-11T17:57:07Z http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-much-setup-time-do-you-need.htm <p>Your banquet room or meeting space should be completely set by the time your first guest arrives. This sounds like an obvious statement but I've seen plenty of instances where servers and event organizers were still putting the final touches on the room. Not only does this make the event look disorganized, but the quality of work being done while "scrambling around" is often sub-par.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-much-setup-time-do-you-need.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/05/11/how-much-setup-time-do-you-need.htm Sat, 11 May 2013 17:54:56 +0000 2013-05-11T17:54:56Z http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/28/how-to-find-the-right-event-planning-job.htm <p>Many newcomers to our industry are unaware of how many career paths exist within event production. Of course the event planning roles are often highlighted, but these positions are only the tip of the iceberg. And while planners are perched near the top of the leadership hierarchy, much of the essential tasks are performed by those in the catering, operations and audio/visual departments.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/28/how-to-find-the-right-event-planning-job.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/28/how-to-find-the-right-event-planning-job.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:59:33 +0000 2013-04-28T22:59:33Z http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/21/another-way-to-cut-catering-costs.htm <p>There are plenty of obvious ways to control food expenses (chicken instead of steak for example) but there is a point where the guest experience will begin to diminish. Food is always a big topic of conversation at events, so planners need to be cautious with what they cut from the menu.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/21/another-way-to-cut-catering-costs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/21/another-way-to-cut-catering-costs.htm Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:04:53 +0000 2013-04-21T13:04:53Z http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/11/planning-your-event-planning.htm <p>It is funny to think about having a plan for your event planning tasks, but it is ultimately a good practice. Sometimes we get ahead of ourselves and forget about the most basic elements required for a successful event. Even the most experienced planners will overlook the obvious, which is why it makes sense to use spreadsheets and checklists to keep everything organized.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/11/planning-your-event-planning.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/11/planning-your-event-planning.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:20:32 +0000 2013-04-11T17:20:32Z http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/05/what-trade-show-vendors-really-want.htm <p>Offering exhibit and booth space at events is a great way to generate revenue and add to your attendee's offerings. What sometimes gets overlooked though is that the vendor expects a return on their advertising investment. Forgetting this simple concept can destroy your relationship with sponsors, so it is critical to listen to exhibitors and make changes as needed.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/05/what-trade-show-vendors-really-want.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/05/what-trade-show-vendors-really-want.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:25:45 +0000 2013-04-05T09:25:45Z http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/04/planning-events-for-profit.htm <p>Anytime you have demand for person, product, or experience there is potential for someone to make money. Entrepreneurial planners use this simple formula all the time to turn their experience into a profitable business model. The core concept is to bring talent to a venue where attendees will pay for access.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/04/planning-events-for-profit.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/04/04/planning-events-for-profit.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:25:37 +0000 2013-04-04T13:25:37Z http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/03/29/connecting-with-event-planning-clients.htm <p>Generating a steady stream of client prospects is critical to running a successful event planning business. The thing is, most of us know this already, yet we still struggle to market our services effectively. Managing events by itself is a full time job, so when it comes to marketing many planners run out of energy, ideas, or both.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/03/29/connecting-with-event-planning-clients.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2013/03/29/connecting-with-event-planning-clients.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:54:28 +0000 2013-03-29T06:54:28Z