Event Kit JournalKnow What to Do Next.
Practical event planning guides from the real world of events.
What Makes a Good Event Planning Portfolio?
What makes me take a second look at someone's event planning portfolio? You need to show me what you can do.
The Post-Event Slump: Recovery After Big Events
Even after decades in events, the post-event slump still catches me off guard. That strange mix of relief, exhaustion, satisfaction and sadness when a big event is finally over.
Big Ideas, Tiny Budgets: The Event Creative Disconnect
Big event ideas, small budgets and unrealistic client expectations. A practical look at managing the gap between creative ambition, event costs and what's achievable.
Core Event Roles: Who Does What on an Event Team?
Learn the core event planning team roles, what each person is responsible for, and how to decide which roles you need for your event.
10 Event Career Paths and What They Actually Involve
Explore 10 event career paths, from event management and production to marketing, operations, venues and sponsorship, and discover where you might fit.
What Poor Event Timelines Reveal About Our Industry’s Risk Culture
When timelines are rushed or vague, it’s not just poor planning‚ it’s a warning sign about how we manage risk across the industry.
Growing Your Event Business
Ready to grow your event career or business? These smart, practical steps will help you take things to the next level.
Tips for Thriving in the Event Industry
The event industry is an exciting but demanding sector. As you dive into working in events, take a moment to think about the skills and characteristics you need to not only survive, but thrive.
7 Mistakes with Your Wedding Planner Contract Template
As a new Wedding Planner, you're probably excited about your new career. But before you dive in, there’s one crucial element you need to get right: your Wedding Planner Contract Template.
5 Mistakes to Avoid to Become a Better Wedding Planner
Starting your journey to become a Wedding Planner can be exciting yet challenging; the trick is avoiding these common mistakes to set yourself up for success.
The Power of Networking for Event Planners
Let’s dive into why networking is a game-changer for event planners and how you can build meaningful connections that will help take your career or business to the next level.
Stop Pitching Services. Start Packaging Solutions.
Tired of quoting from scratch? Learn how packaging your event services builds trust, saves time, and creates a more scalable business.
How to Start an Event Planning Business From Home
How to start an event planning business from home? Find out why now is the ideal time to jump into this thriving industry. We share the cost-effective way to start your own successful event company.
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What Happens When the Run Sheet Goes Off Schedule?
Here’s the thing about run sheets: events never go exactly as planned. So, how do you troubleshoot? You don't panic and rewrite the whole plan.
Behind the Template: Perfectly Handwritten
I was never interested in creating templates that simply ask you to fill in the blanks. What I kept coming back to was how I could get years of experience onto the page.