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The Difference Between Event Management and Event Planning

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One area where communication can fail, especially for clients, is understanding the difference between event management and event planning. A client looking for someone who can do all the functions of event management may not understand why an event planner isn’t able to meet their needs.

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Events? In This Economy? Yes, and Here’s How

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Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place.

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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

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Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. You hired the vendor.

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Networking Games: 8 Effective—and Fun—Networking Activities for Your Next Event

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But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process. And who doesn’t love some good, old-fashioned (and friendly) competition? Refer a friend (coworker) who should attend this event next year. We hope these networking games help jump start your event planning process!

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5 Tips for Planning Franchise Conventions

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The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. That said, you might find yourself needing to balance planning a massive convention with smaller events. Planning a franchise convention, or even just a corporate meeting for your franchise, is no easy feat. Give Franchisees Space.

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18 Creative Summer Event Theme Ideas for Parties & Beyond

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Pantone Color of the Year Pantone’s Color of the Year has been a major influence in industries ranging from fashion and furnishings to packaging and graphic design. link] via @BizBash #special #events #blockparty #eventplanning pic.twitter.com/DY68FuKsCk — Event Design NOLA (@EventDesignNOLA) May 12, 2016 17.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

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Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.