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How to Start Your Own Event Planning or Meeting Planning Business
Some people are interested in taking their event and meeting planning experience to the next level by starting their own event planning business. This is an exciting idea, but it takes more than the desire to plan weddings, seminars or golf outings. Learn more about how to approach creating your event planning business and some of the practicalities you should keep in mind.

How Do Event Planners Structure Their Fees?
Whether you've been working in the business for a while or just starting out, some consider it a dream job to start their own event planning business. But how do many event planners structure tehir fees for services? Check out these five ways to collect fees as an event planner.

Event Planning Career Job Search
For those who are interested in pursuing an event planning career, there are thousands of listed event planning jobs. Check out htese postings from a variety of job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages.

Services Hired by Event Planners
Event planners should create a network of suppliers such as destination management companies, event photographers, stationery shops, chocolatiers and more. The right team will create incredible events and make the event planner look great in the eyes of the client.

What is the "Certified Meeting Professional" (CMP) Credential?
The CMP designation helps event planners distinguish their credentials and expertise in planning and executing professional events.

Event Planning Jobs in Corporate Organizations
Event jobs can be found throughout most corporate organizations. This list will provide you with information about various departments within businesses that include jobs with event planning responsibilities.

What is the Convention Industry Council?
The Convention Industry Council's 32 member organizations represent more than 103,500 individuals, as well as, 17,300 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industries. The CIC offers its members many tools and programs designed to support the industry and meet its challenges, facilitate the exchange of information and ideas, and ensure its credibility and high standards of quality.

What is an Event Planner?
An event planner identifies venues for potential programs, reviewing proposals, negotiates discounts, determines food and beverage needs, incorporates transportation needs, and makes overall recommendations for their event programs.

Event Planning Employer Categories
Anyone interested in working in event planning should understand the various types of potential employers in this field. Opportunities exist corporations, associations/non-profit organizations, government agencies, event planning suppliers, and event planning firms.

Event Planning Job Boards
If you're searching for a career in event planning, check out this listing of job boards on industry web sites.

Learn How Much You're Worth as an Event Planner
What is the national average salary for an event planner, including base pay, bonus and other benefits? What responsibilities are expected of an event planner?

CMP is the Professional Designation of a Meeting Planner
The Convention Industry Council established the Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation in 1985 to recognize those who have achieved the industry's highest standard of professionalism. Several of the industry's leading association's have established preparation programs through local chapters to prepare for this exam.