How to Plan an Event: A Simple 8-Step Guide - 0 views
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Planning an event is a massive undertaking. Before you get too far into it, think about why you want to host it
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There’s a lot of software out there. Some of it will be helpful for your event, and some of it might help with future events.
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If you’re investing in multiple tools, make sure they all integrate with each other before spending your money.
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Depending on the venue you choose, they might offer specials or have their own in-house caterers and A/V offerings. If you can’t bring in outside vendors, you should check to see if they offer any particular deals you can take advantage of
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If you’re allowed to bring in third-party/outside vendors, shop around to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
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You need to develop a singular vision for your event theme and build your marketing campaign around that.
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At the event, lay the groundwork for a future relationship by offering lots of free swag with your company’s information on it (e.g., pens, magnets, binders, totes, etc.).
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Now start to think about your own goals. What’s the best way for you to achieve them? Welcome to step one. You can do this.
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The author of the article breaks down event planning in 8 steps. He states that you should know why you are having this event and when. You should also know how much money you have to spend for the event then knowing where your event will be. Event planning is big undertaking so you want to make sure that you have the correct software weather it be for ticket and payments or signs or live streaming etc.You should do your research for vendors if you can bring outside ones in, if not see if the venues vendors have deals that you can utilize. You need to know why people are coming to your event and what it will take to motive those people to come and how to get them to come again.