Remember all those tips we tweeted about on Twitter? Well, we have compiled all the tips we have tweeted so far for you to read in convenience. Read and enjoy.
Event Planning Tips
Event planning Tip #1: Make sure the purpose for the special event is important enough to merit the time and expense needed.
Event planning Tip #2: Carefully match the type of event that is selected to the purpose that it serves.
Event planning Tip #3: Plan ahead of time accordingly, and allow plenty of time for reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.
Event Planning Tip #4: Start planning at least three months, and in many cases, a year ahead of time.
Event Planning Tip #5: Make a checklist!! It allows you to see a step by step process to managing and performing a special event.
Event Planning Tip #6: Determine if you need any special licenses or permits to host your event
Event planning Tip #7: Make sure there is adequate space for parking and the parking lot is not far away from the event.
Event Planning Tip #8: Make sure there is enough room capacity for all your guests as well as audiovisual equipment.
Event Planning Tip #9: No matter what plans you are making, you need to make sure the seating chart is appropriate.
Event Planning Tip #10: Plan for emergencies. Write down all the fire exits and plan for an evacuation in case of an emergency.
Event Planning Tip #11: Set the goals for your event, how many people do you expect? Are you trying to get a larger turnout?
Event Planning Tip #12: Make sure your music is appropriate for an event, don't use your unique taste.
Event Planning Tip #13: Set your event budget. This should be your top priority. How much do you need to spend?
Interesting Facts
Interesting Fact #1: The event planning industry has grown enormously in the last 10 to 15 years.
Interesting Fact #2: Recent research shows that 500 billion US dollars are spent every year on planned events worldwide.
Interesting Fact #3: Event planning can involve a diverse number of business or social occasions.
Things to Avoid
Things to Avoid #1: Not sharing your event’s objective and overall plan with all whose involved in the event.
Things to Avoid #2: Having poor scheduling at your event. Time management is vital for a successful event to occur!
Things to Avoid #3: As an event planner, be sure to carefully count your costs, you don't want to be left with bags of bills.
Things to Avoid #4: Having Jay-Z music playing in the background at an event with middle aged people. Make sure your music is appropriate!
Things to Avoid #5: Do not abuse your theme (know when to use them). Generally, personal events are more themed friendly than corporate events
Things to Avoid #6: Failing to select the right facility for your event. Its location, location, location!
Things to Avoid #7: Underestimating the time need to plan a special event. It takes time to plan a successful event.
Things to Avoid #8: Planning the whole event alone. Exercise a team approach and enlist to ensure success of the event.
More tips to come in the future!
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