When you\u2019re first deciding how to plan an event there are many things you need to do.
\nThere\u2019s an overwhelming amount of information and action to take \u2013 especially if you\u2019re looking online.<\/p>\n
Event planning is the process of budgeting, scheduling, choosing a venue for your event<\/a>, coordinating permits and licenses, arranging entertainment including bands and speakers, and meeting with caterers to choose a menu. The term event planning is used when planning party and event venues.<\/p>\n Event Management is the process of overseeing and managing the entire event from start to finish, including the event team and\/or volunteers. Typically, event managers have more experience than a planner and manage the entire project. The term event management is usually used when referring to large-scale events like festivals, conferences, or concerts.<\/p>\n Regardless of which title you choose to give yourself, there are 3 key qualities that an event planner must have to succeed.<\/p>\n Time Management \u2013 you must be able to coordinate multiple schedules at once, in order to be a successful event planner.<\/p>\n Resourcefulness \u2013 thinking quickly on your feet is critical to planning events \u2013 no matter what size \u2013 because even the best laid plans don\u2019t always go as planned and you\u2019ll need to know how to seamlessly fix issues without your client or the event guests knowing.<\/p>\n Budgeting \u2013 one of the most important skills to have as an event planner, yet often ignored because many of us like the creative side of event planning more than dealing with the bottom line. However, in order to be a successful event planner and make a profit, you must know your numbers. If budgeting scares you, sign up for a class at a local college to learn the basics.<\/p>\n Knowing how to schedule and organise correctly can make for a wiser selection, and have better organisation at your event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you\u2019re first deciding how to plan an event there are many things you need to do. There\u2019s an overwhelming amount of information and action to take \u2013 especially if you\u2019re looking online. Event planning is the process of budgeting, … Continue reading