Being a freelance event planner provides independence, freedom and flexibility, but it’s not without its challenges. Here are our top tips for going it alone. 1. Gain experience as an employee first It would be quite challenging for someone to graduate from an event management course and start working as a freelancer without experience or contacts. [...]
People today don’t have time for lengthy marketing pitches or deep, thorough explanations of a brand. They want to know right out the door whether or not something’s worth their time – and if you can’t keep things brief, then they’ll eventually tune out. This is why Snapchat works so well. A mobile app designed [...]
The Periscope app has been leading the way for live streaming, and 2016 is the time to get on board. Periscope allows users to instantly broadcast and view livestreams via smartphones and mobile devices. Planners can use it as a way to generate new content, like showcasing a sneak peek interview with the keynote speaker. [...]
Hey there love birds, planning on proposing? We're here to help you avoid the dreaded cliché proposal. Here are our Dos and Don’ts for sending you on your way to wedded bliss! Do: Prep your man or lady properly Whether you ultimately decide on bringing your significant other to dinner, or some other special event, it’s [...]
Trade shows, conventions, and expos are among the best outlets to meet new people and prospective clients, and you can rack up the leads if you promote yourself with promotional products they love. Without in-demand promo items to help initiate conversation and remind people what your company does, your booth may go unnoticed (or worse—potential [...]
Spring is officially here! It's time to think out of the garden box and infuse your events with spring-inspired themes! Here are some ideas guaranteed to put your guests in the mood for spring: Cherry Blossom Celebrating the cherry blossoms in Toronto's High Park is something that happens every year. Plan an event to celebrate or choose a [...]
The best house-warming parties encourage old friends to visit your new digs and help foster new friendships with your neighbours! Here are some tips to make it a success! 1. A Personal Touch Printed invitations are a budget-friendly time saver, but don’t be afraid to add a quick note to entice new neighbours to attend. [...]
When you're busy scouting for a conference location that meets all your criteria, it's easy to get caught up in minor details and overlook something critical for your meeting's success! Before speaking with a venue's sales manager, make a list of requirements and don't forget to get an answer to these questions: 1. Is the [...]
Event planning isn't for everyone. Here are 7 things that have the potential to make becoming an event planner incredibly stressful and difficult. 1. Details are Overwhelming Event planning is all about the details. As an event planner, it's your job to be on top of details and in the know of everything going on, [...]
Most of us are visual people, which is why instead of giving you a list of winter wedding inspiration, we decided to create an inspirational vision board highlighting some gorgeous winter wedding ideas for your big day! From cake to decor, we've picked out some of our favourite ideas and hope you'll love them just [...]
