Creating a VIP experience at your event can do several things: it can increase ticket sales for attendees more willing to pay extra for a special experience, it can help you look after your preferred clients to keep them happy, and it can also impress new clients you are trying to get on board. There is without doubt an increased... View Article
Holding meetings in December is a tough task! No one is focused on work- everyone is wondering what to get for Christmas, where they will go on holidays, how they won’t even have to think of work soon…. It is an uphill battle to engage people in a meeting over the holiday season. BUT if it is something you must... View Article
Many organisers ask for feedback from an event, which is a great practice. Some happy attendees will reply, let you know what they loved and maybe even provide a testimonial. You are much less likely though to receive feedback from an attendee who didn’t enjoy certain things about the event- if they have no intention of returning, why waste time... View Article
There are several aspects involved in successfully setting up the ticketing for your event, so here are some tips. Determine Your Ticket Price. Your biggest fear when organising your event will surely be not selling enough tickets. You need to cover your costs and meet your budget, and also make sure that your ticket price is not too high that... View Article
When creating an event we always worry about what we have to do. Well here is what not to do- do not make these 5 mistakes at your event! Do not…. 1. Run out of time: Make sure you allocate the right amount of time, in several areas. Firstly, you need to make sure you have a long enough lead... View Article
“A picture says a thousand words.” This is so true, and a large reason why Instagram is a great platform to use for promoting your event. Instagram has a simple interface, is a great way to tell your story through images, and its engagement rate can be up to three times higher than other social media platforms. Also, if Millenials... View Article
As an event organiser, you often have a limited budget, if any. There is rarely enough in the budget to organise a professional photographer, so here are some tips to take great event photos with your phone! · In trying to get photos of your event, you will need to move seamlessly amongst your guests, without interfering. When you are... View Article
There are many reasons you may need help with event management. Here are some to consider… 1. You are short on time: You get out of an event what you put in, and if you don’t have much time to spare, you may fall short on results. You also need to consider the fact that if organising the event is... View Article
Are you a successful event manager? Would you like to be? Organising successful events takes a certain type of person, and without doubt not everyone is cut out for it. If you have the traits below, chances are you can not only organise events, but be a champion at it!!! Time Management: It is vital to have the ability to... View Article
Summer seems like a great time to hold an event, however there are things you need to take into consideration if you are organising a summer event… Consider the heat! It seems almost too obvious to mention, but you need to consider your attendees in the heat, and make sure that there is shelter from the sun, and air conditioning.... View Article