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A Guide to Finding the Perfect Speaker for Your Events

Putting together events is not an easy feat. Aside from having to go through hours of so much work just to plan one event, events planner have to handle the pressure of the possibility planning an event that people will not enjoy. For an event planner, one of the worst things that can happen to them is to be told that the event that they spent so much time and effort putting together was a boring one. Fortunately, if you play your cards right, then your planned events will never be boring. One of the best ways you can guarantee that your event will be interesting is by lining up good speakers to talk at your event. A good speaker can leave guests with a great impression of your event, while a bad speaker can hurt the reputation of your event. Here are some ways that you can get a great speaker for your event. Types of speakers Different kinds of speakers are a good match for different types of events. Some speakers won't do well for specific types of events. For…

Events Ideas That You Can Use to Earn a Profit

Most events are usually planned to raise awareness, or to celebrate something. However, some people are slowly starting to plan events for the intent to earn a profit, or raise money. The great thing about these kinds of event planning is that anybody can do it, as long as you put in a little creativity. There is a market for certain kinds of niches and services that can be found at these events. If you’re fond of putting together events and are interested in making a profit off of these events, here are some ideas that you can keep in mind that can help you earn a profit. Seminars and workshops There is an audience for anything, and as long as you plan things right, you can put together a seminar or workshop that can appeal to certain target audience. It can be something as niche as a workshop to learn calligraphy or flower arrangement, or it can be something that people can learn an life skill from, like a public speaking workshop. In order to succeed in planni…

Skills That Successful Events Planners Have

Being an events planner is not a career for the weak hearted. This is a job that requires plenty of skill for organization and time management. Perhaps you may be considering a career as an events planner, and you’re not entirely sure if you have what it takes to be a planner. After all, you might be great at putting events together, but you’re not entirely sure if that’s all it’s going to take to be a good event planner. After all, despite the name, becoming a successful event planner takes much more than good planning skills. There are some additional skills that make up a good event planner. So if you’re considering a career in event planning, whether you’re planning on joining a firm, or opening your own planning business, here are some skills that successful event planner share. Organizational skills and multitasking skills Of course, as we’ve mentioned, one of the most important skills of a successful events planner is their exemplary organizational skills. …

Deciding Between Live Music or a DJ for Your Events

Organizing events take a lot of time and effort to organize and pull off. It’s quite amazing to see how events organizers manage to put the whole thing together. Organizers have to coordinate catering, vendors, lights, the stage, and everything else, and if you slip up, something’s bound to get left out. One of the important things to organize during events is the music and sound for the event. After all, do you want people to just stand around in silence while waiting for the next performance to come on? Or what if you have a sit-down dinner as a part of the itinerary, and you have no music? The entire hall is going to be filled with the sound of clinking tableware and chewing. You’re going to need music, no matter what kind of event you’re organizing. In the world of event planning, you will soon learn of the ages old debate of band vs. DJ. Some people prefer live music, because it sounds more authentic. Others prefer a DJ because of how versatile a DJ’s selec…

Caring for Pets During Fireworks at Events

Fireworks during events are pretty commonplace. After all, what better way to end an event or kick one off than with a dazzling display of fireworks? While these displays are indeed entertaining and amazing to behold, there are those who are severely affected by these loud events. We’re talking about our pets who are greatly affected by fireworks displays. We might ooh and ahh at these displays, but our pets may be cowering in fear of these explosive noises. They have far more sensitive hearing compared to human beings, so these loud noises are more likely to affect them negatively. While it might be impossible to have these fireworks displays stopped entirely, there are certain measures that you can take that can help your pets get through these events unscathed. Small pets Most people think of cats and dogs when it comes to protecting your pets from fireworks, but the truth is, all kinds of animals can get affected by these fireworks displays, including smaller…

Buffet vs. Plated for Your Events

When planning and coordinating your events, it is a point of pride for you to take every specific detail into account. As an event planner, your reputation in the industry is at stake, and you may have guests who may be willing clients in the future, if you impress them enough. If you have enough confidence in your skills as an events planner, then this should be no problem. However, there might be some areas that you have overlooked in your planning. One of these areas is the dining options in your event. While it seems like a no-brainer, it’s a pretty important part of your event planning. The type of dining option you offer at your event should match the kind of event you’re holding, whether it’s a formal, or a casual event. In addition to that, you should also take into careful consideration who is going to be dining at your event. The demographic that is present at your event should be one of the things that you should take into consideration. Here is a breakdown o…