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By Jody Long How 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 October 2013, so 10 months. I was out of state so I could not visit places. However, I did begin to look into places right away and called for available dates and scheduled times
Wedding Planning
Let’s face it, all event and wedding planners must consider some form of insurance. However well planned the event is there is always that risk of uncertainties that are beyond your control. Hoping that things won't go wrong is usually never enough. Discuss in detail with your insurance company on the nature of the event and the type of coverage that best protects you, your
Event Management
Here's an interesting report on a recently attended conference held in late February, from an IIEM student in the Czech Republic. She attended this conference on behalf of the conference’s largest corporate sponsor. This event gathers senior-level representatives from the region’s leading power producers, power plants developers, regulators, traders, financiers and market
Event Management
Kenya is quickly becoming a popular destination for international event planners, with the growth in Kenya tourism over the past several years. Kenya’s infrastructure to host a variety types of events is the key contributor to country's growth as a event planning destination.Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya, is thriving business center hosting multi-national as
Career
By Jody Long One of the most important parts of an event is the guest speaker. It can be a stressful task, on top of everything else you're planning for your event. So if you've never dealt with hiring one before, here are some tips so you aren't afraid of making any mistakes with your first hire.
Event Management
Callie Smith http://www.tablethire.co.uk/ Meetings are an essential step to expand your business by discussing the different mode of terms related to the business. In meetings, you probably need to discuss different strategies related to the market requirements and those strategies which could be very much important to boost your business in a better way. You may probably get arrange your meetings
Event Management
Managing stress can be a huge success factor in every Event Planner’s career. Managing events means dealing with constant change in stressful environments, which can make it difficult, or sometimes impossible, to relax, wind down and recharge for the next assignment. Every event has moments that overwhelm, and situations where event managers could use some help. Here are three
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Here's an example of defining clear objectives for an event. In this case study we chose an event that was the opening ceremony for a new customer facility. The main objectives for this event and what customer wanted to achieve were as follows:
Event Management
Once a small fishing village and trading port, Dubai has transformed into one of the top choices for companies, enterprises and individuals for hosting a variety of events - from meetings, conferences, tradeshows to glamorous weddings and social events. With world leading facilities, stunning venues, a range of hotels to suit every budget, and state-of-the-art technology,
Event Management
I attended a New Year’s Eve party that was born from uniquely odd and somber circumstances. The event originated not as a celebration of the arriving New Year, but as a wedding reception. It was, as it turned out, a rather ill fated wedding. My friend’s cousin was scheduled to be married that day, but her fiancé’s last-minute reconsideration left her with a booked wedding hall
Industry Trends
Much of the world is in lockdown due to the spread of Coronavirus. When everyone is staying indoors, traditional events are all but lost. Still, it is human nature to crave for social interaction, so the burden has fallen onto virtual events to create social interaction while maintaining social distancing. At its core, virtual events consist of the same things as traditional events. The event shou
Career
Planning for success in an event planning job interview, starts way before you walk through the doors of your prospective employer. Here are four tips (or hacks!) that can give you an edge over your competition.
Event Management
Jeffrey Brauer http://www.trophyoutlet.com Fundraising events are a necessary component for virtually any cause nowadays, and not only the charitable kind. Kickstarter and IndieGoGo were at the forefront of the crowdfunding revolution, first for independent filmmaking, and now for a range of ventures, including new business startups, new product roll-outs and, yes, charitable endeavors. Whatever t
Event Management
Many IIEM students use creative approaches to document their event planning experiences. Here's an example of an event that was inspired by Shark Tank!
Business of Planning
A critical piece of event planning is developing the initial contract that your client will enter into. A contract legally binds your client to your company. This contract assists your company to prevent monetary losses. There are a few necessary clauses to include in your contracts like the Payment Terms, Cancellation Terms, and Indemnity Clause.
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