Winter time. The air is crisp and the sun shines bright in the winter sky. Sounds like a perfect time of year. Unless you are a meeting planner. You see Murphy's Law is quite prominent in the meeting planning world. And it seems to rear its ugly head more so in wintertime. Meeting … [Read more...]
Narrow Your Venue Selection by Answering These Questions
Selecting the perfect venue for your event can be a daunting task. I sometimes have difficulty trying to get venue information from some meeting planners about the type and style of venue that would be appropriate for their group. It's like pulling teeth trying to get an answer to a … [Read more...]
Event Planning Jobs – the 1 Trait I Look for When Hiring
Tis the season when many meeting and event planning companies increase their employment levels. Soon many internships will be winding down and those students will be looking for event planning jobs. That's certainly the goal anyways. Maybe it's just me but it bugs me when I'm looking … [Read more...]
3 Event Catering Tips That Can Save a Budget
Wondering what to serve at your next event? And when? How about where? The answers to these question can have an impact on your overall budget. Most events have themes or a general format. Then the program is built around that. And that's a natural progression for sure. But if you're … [Read more...]
21st Century Customer Service – Is It Just Me or…
Okay I'll admit it. I would rather have a root canal than go shopping. However over the holidays I was forced, yes forced, to go out and shop for my loved ones. Proof positive that – YES – I am a giver! In the course of this one excursion (OK. So I'll admit I go out ONCE maybe for … [Read more...]