20 details to consider when planning big events
20 details to consider when planning big events How many details do you oversee when planning a major meeting? Hundreds? Thousands? As a meeting professional, you likely deal with most of them effortlessly, which is pretty much required to get everything done as needed. But with so many pieces to every puzzle, things do — occasionally […]
10 Things to Consider When Choosing your Event Venue
10 Things to Consider When Choosing your Event Venue When organizing an event, you are confronted by many decisions. However, choosing a venue is the one decision that will have the largest impact on your event. Critical planning information, such as the date for the event, is dependent on the venue you select. Understandably, making […]
10 Alternatives to the Office Holiday Party
10 Alternatives to the Office Holiday Party Bolstered by an economy that has made some significant strides over the last few years and healthy corporate profits, a survey by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. shows that more of the nation’s employers are ready to break out their party hats during the holiday season. But recognize that employers […]
5 Meaningful Ways to Thank Your Employees This Holiday Season
5 Meaningful Ways to Thank Your Employees This Holiday Season 1. Unexpected Perks You probably already offer your employees perks that provide an incentive for their hard work and dedication. The holiday season is a great time to give a little extra. Unexpected perks can cost your business very little, such as an extra day […]
Planning the Perfect Corporate Christmas Party
Planning the Perfect Corporate Christmas Party Is everyone in your office always talking about that one Christmas party that was so great? Or maybe they’re complaining about having to attend the same boring party again this holiday season. Either way, if the burden of planning this year’s party has fallen on your shoulders, we are […]
Don’t Fall for Scammer ‘Clients’
Don’t Fall for Scammer ‘Clients’. Bogus “clients” who pass bad checks off on event planners are back in business—with a vengeance. Nicole Matthews of The Henley Co. in San Diego alerted Special Events last month that a supposed “client” wanted to give Nicole a deposit for an event he would hire her to plan. He […]
Everything You Need to Know About Business Christmas Cards
Should you send business Christmas cards to clientsand customers? Yes! Not only are Christmas cards a tradition, but sending a business Christmas card lets your client or customer know that they are important to you. And that’s important in terms of furthering a relationship. However, as furthering a relationship is the goal, you don’t want […]
With a deep understanding that food is an art
With a deep understanding, food is an art. With the arrival of food on TV and a celebrity chef-inspired culture, consumers want better food everywhere they go. That includes at the Event Venues. Especially relevant today’s culinary service needs to be flexible enough to handle changing menus. As well as have enough capacity to feed […]
Are You Planning This Year’s Employee Holiday Party
Let’s assume you’ve been charged with planning this year’s employee holiday party, but have been asked to organize the program to reduce costs without impacting the quality of the event. After all, employee holiday parties are designed to serve as excellent morale boosters that translate into improved employee satisfaction and retention levels. This is a […]
20 Ways to Tell Your Employees That You Care
20 Ways to Tell Your Employees That You Care. The holiday season brings the possibility of great joy for employees – and the opportunity to do great things for your business at the same time. The actions you take to foster excited, engaged employees always bring pay back to your organization. (What goes around, comes […]
