Looking to stretch your event budget to make the most out of your upcoming event? Here are some ways to make a little go a long way. Sell Swag Sell swag or a useful item on your registration site before the event. This gives you an additional revenue stream beforehand when you need it. It [...]
Now that you know what a party planner does and what’s important to that role, it’s time to break down how to launch a successful party planning business. First, let’s look at the steps to becoming a party planner and how those lay the groundwork for your business. 1. Learn what it takes and what [...]
Many people use the terms event planner and party planner interchangeably but they’re not the same and this can be the biggest peeve for professionals in both verticals. Event planner is a very broad, general title in the event industry. A party planner is a smaller subset of that. It’s a term that refers to [...]
Whether you’re a professional or amateur event planner, this post is for you. For anyone who has spent a great deal of time around the planning of various events, you’ve likely seen random objects pulled from the pockets, jackets, or purses of the event planner. That’s because, frankly, you can never be too prepared and [...]
The CNE is back for 2017 running through September 4. Concerts, rides, games and a good dose of nostalgia should all be on the agenda. Here are some must-see things from this year's event! See a Concert There's actually a concert happening every single night. Big names like Colin James, Kiefer Sutherland, Sam Roberts Band, Marcia Griffiths, The [...]
Event planning can be stressful for even the most seasoned event planner. Let us help make the experience as painless as possible with a few helpful and easy-to-use apps for your smartphone or tablet! Forest The idea is pretty simple. If you want to get on with some task, you plant a tree within the [...]
With summer weather finally within our reach, it’s time to get excited at all of the backyard party prospects at your fingertips! As a host, you’re responsibilities go far beyond the guest list! Here are our tips at throwing a low-cost event, so you can afford to have as many as you want to this [...]
If you've ever been in the position to hire an event planner, you may notice that a lot of event planners are freelancers who run their own event planning businesses. There are a few reasons for that! Flexibility The most common reason for event planners to go freelance is the flexibility that it can bring. [...]
If there's one thing that could lead to a possible job opportunity, it's networking! Building up a network of peers and potential clients is incredibly important for the success of a freelancer or a new business. Here are some tips to ensure you're getting the most out of your networking opportunities. Think quality over quantity One [...]
Here are 10 unique wedding favor ideas to create memories and won’t break the bank! Love Cork Coasters Who doesn’t use coasters around their place? Having these handy keepsakes on hand will be constant reminder of special memories shared on your day. Here’s to a constant celebration of love! Let Love Grow Eco-friendly DIY planters for [...]
