Event Management Resources
By Jody Long In an earlier post this year (http://institute-of-event-management.com/event-management-resources), a list of event management resources was provided on this blog. Wether you are an...
View ArticleFinding the Perfect Event Space
By - Jody Long You've just decided on location for your upcoming event, a huge hurdle in the event planning process no matter what size event. The next step? Figuring out the perfect event site that...
View ArticleGot the Feedback - Now What?
By Jody Long In a recent post to this blog (http://institute-of-event-management.com/ask-feedback-every-event), the importance of obtaining feedback from customers was discussed. It is a crucial tool...
View ArticleGuest Approved Catering
By Jody Long Gluten free, vegan, dairy free, vegetarian. You've heard these terms before. Food sensitivities, food allergies, diet restrictions. You've heard these too. It may seem overwhelming when...
View ArticleWhy All-in-one Event Management Platforms Are The Future Of Event Tech
by David Epstein Bizzabo.comTake a moment, and ask yourself why you enjoy being an event planner. What is it about this profession that is more rewarding than many others? Is it that event planners...
View ArticleFailed Goals
By Jody Long Lately the word "goal" has been showing up a little more in my vocabulary. I've seen a couple of presentations now on setting goals, and following through on them. But have you ever...
View ArticleHow to Efficiently Schedule Yourself
By Jody Long Everyone is looking for ways to become more efficient: They're upgrading to a faster phone. They're getting a car with better gas mileage. They're trying to figure out how to reach their...
View ArticleSmall Details That Could Be Overlooked at an Event
By Jody Long Oftentimes, small details are forgotten about at events, because the planner is so focused on the big picture. However, enough small details that were overlooked can turn into a bigger...
View Article15 Minutes on Fridays and Other Time Management Strategies
By Jody Long As an event planner, you’re probably pulled in a lot of different directions. From fielding calls from caterers and answering audio visual questions, to making sure every last event...
View ArticleStrategies for a Business Plan
By: Muffi GhadialiThe two key elements in developing your business plan are to gain a good understanding of your overall business and conduct sufficient research to combine all the aspects that go into...
View ArticleInterview with a Bride
By Jody LongHow long did it take you to plan your wedding? Did you get started as soon as you got engaged? We got engaged November 2012. I started planning at the end of December 2012 and got married...
View ArticleWorking with a Caterer
By Jody LongCatering can make or break an event. Guests will either leave your event raving about the food, or starving because they were expecting something great and your caterer did not live up to...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Your Paper Clutter
By Jody LongPaper can be the most challenging area of any office. As an event planner, you want to be organized, efficient and able to find things quickly. Here are some ways that can help you conquer...
View ArticleStaying on Track with Your Event Budget
By Jody LongLast minute expenses, wanting to impress your customers and guests; your event budget can get out of hand much quicker than you thought. First things first: If you’ve held this same event...
View ArticleEvent Management Resources
By Jody LongYou’ve landed the job as an event planner. Great! But, now what? Are you the only planner at your company, and not part of a team that you can gain valuable event information from? Looks...
View ArticleTips for Creating a Fundraising Letter
By Jody LongIf you’re planning on raising money this coming year for your non-profit event, consider writing a letter to local businesses to help your cause. Fundraising letters can sometimes be viewed...
View ArticleUsing Facebook to Promote Your Next Event
By Jody LongWith over 1.11 billion users as of March 2013, Facebook is the world’s largest social media platform (source: Facebook, Jan. 1, 2014). To give you an idea of how big Facebook is, the same...
View ArticleUsing Email Marketing to Promote Your Events
By Jody LongWhy use it? · Allows you to stay in contact with customers and event attendees before, during, and after the event.· Allows you to invite them to future events.·...
View ArticleAudio Visual Basics for Event Planners
By Jody LongWhen it comes to Audio Visual, let's be honest, it can be very overwhelming if you don't have the most technical background. You may only need a flip chart and podium, but you may be...
View ArticleEvent Planner Terminology
By Jody LongIn the process of planning one of my very first meetings, a hotel event manager emailed me and said to sign the BEO and send it back to her. I knew she meant the attachment in the email,...
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