EVENT KIT LIBRARY

Guides & Tutorials: Expert Insights & Event Planning Inspiration

Your go-to resource for practical event planning advice, from beginner basics to professional development for freelancers and start-ups.

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Smart articles for every stage of planning.

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Budgeting for Events: A Simple Framework

If budgets are stressing you out, this simple event budgeting framework will help you take control and make confident decisions.

Vendor Checklists You Actually Need

Not all checklists are created equal‚ these are the essential vendor questions and checks you shouldn’t skip.

Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid

From unclear event briefs to last-minute planning decisions, these common missteps can derail your event before it starts.

New Planner Essentials

Practical guidance and basic event planning tips for those just starting out.

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Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid

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Your First 10 Steps in Event Planning

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Event Roles Explained: Who Does What?

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Simple Event Planning Templates

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How to Build an Event Day Timeline

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Event Kit Library

Whether you’re just starting out or leading large-scale events, you’ll find expert insights, downloadable tools, and step-by-step guidance to help you grow fast and plan like a pro.

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Designing Events with Purpose

Great events don’t just look good. They’re designed with intention. Here’s how to make sure yours has meaning.

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Big Budgets vs. Big Ideas: Winning at Brand Activations

How can you complete against big budgets? The answer is simple: creative innovation. We share cost-effective tactics for brand activations.

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Tips for Creating an Eye-Catching Trade Show Booth

A trade show booth is your chance to showcase your brand, engage with potential clients. We share tips to help you create a booth that will draw people in and keep them engaged.

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How to Keep Your Event Attendees Engaged from Start to Finish

One of the biggest challenges event planners face is ensuring that guests stay engaged throughout the entire event. We share our top attendee engagement strategies.

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How to Make Your Event Mood Board Strategic—Not Just Pretty

A mood board is one of the best tools in your event planning toolkit. But here’s the trap new event planners fall into: making it all about the aesthetics.