Planning Special Events - Part One
If you are in the Event Planning Business the strategies needed
to make an event memorable and profitable are extremely
important. They require a certain amount of planning and a whole
lot of commitment to achieve the ultimate goal: Having a Great
Event with just the right number of attendees! An event, which
leads to even more success, referrals, more business, and most
likely more people committed to the project in the future.
A special event is an event with a specific purpose, such as a
special occasion (celebration of a milestone, conference, party,
awards ceremonies, fairs). They are different from ongoing
programs.
Strategies for Success:
If a company or host has hired you, they have already determined
that the purpose of the event is important enough to warrant the
expense and time necessary to put it on. If you are a volunteer
leader, this must be the first step in determining whether or
not to pursue the idea.
Do you need a team of volunteers/paid staff to execute a
successful event? Involve your team in the planning. This core
group will help develop the