Seeing is believing! Seeing a location can be so important to the success of an event. Here's why I think they're so important.
The Item I Would Have Paid $1,000 For
The Item I Would Have Paid $1,000 For
5 Trade Show Tips
What Exactly Do You Do?
Spinning, Dancing, and Happy Feet
Handling an Active Shooter
iKidUNot - A New Blog
Gardner is Winning
Budgeting: The Break Even Point
Ducks and the Bathtub
4 Ways to Please Clients Without Sacrificing Your Vendor Relationships
"The customer is always right" is an adage that used to be the mantra to live by for those that worked in customer service. However, over the years we have found that while it's important to please the customer, he or she is not the only stakeholder for your business or event. As an event planner, there are two major stakeholders I want to highlight, your clients and your vendors. These are two groups that you need to make you business run. Sometimes their needs come into conflict. Both relationships are essential to your success, so keeping everyone happy can be a juggling act!
Wardrobe Malfunction!
Back in September I agreed to speak at our first Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) meeting of the year for North Carolina. I've spoken a few times and as the President, I was especially excited to address the group about our goals for the year. I had just 10 minutes or so before we called the meeting to order when I noticed I was in trouble...