Event Planning

Learn the basics of event planning as a small business career. Use these resources and checklist for those who are involved in planning corporate, association, non-profit and social events.

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    Meeting Planning - Organizing Conventions & Conferences
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    Event Planning Checklist Guideline
  • Business people arriving and receiving identification card at conference registration table
    Tips and Tools for Event Registration
  • Businesswoman using tablet computer in dining room
    Common Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid
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    Steps for Preparing a Conference Planning Guide
  • A server at catered event with tray of appetizers
    Tips for Selecting a Caterer for Your Event
  • Mother cutting cake for daughter during first birthday party with family in backyard
    Ideas for Planning a Birthday Party
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    Event Management vs. Planning
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    How to Write an Event Planning Service Proposal
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    Why You Need an Event Planning Checklist
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    How to Write an Event Planning Business Plan
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    Differences Between Event Planning and Coordinating
  • How to Be an Event Planner: Getting Started
    How to Get Started in Event Planning
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    Wedding Planning Certification
  • Wedding dress designer taking a photo with tablet
    Tips for Organizing a Bridal Show
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    Outdoor Corporate Event Ideas for the Summer
  • Patio overlooking hills and mountains set up for an upcoming event.
    An Event Planner's Guide to Venue Planning
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    How to Select the Perfect Keynote Speaker
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    Sample Speaker Evaluation Forms and Summary Reports
  • Business team consulting in the foyer at a conference
    Reviews of Online Event Registration and Software
  • Businessmen talking in conference center
    Trade Show Business Model Revenues and Expenses
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    5 Types of Events That Make Money
  • Festively laid table in the garden
    Creative Elements of Event Planning
  • Employees in Santa hats with champagne ad sparklers
    10 Tips for Planning an Amazing Company Holiday Party
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    7 Holiday Work Party Ideas
  • An Outdoor Garden Wedding at Caesar's Palace
    Unique Las Vegas Wedding Ideas
  • Motor trade show at with attendees and staff interacting around cars on display..
    Basic Trade Show Booth Etiquette Rules for Staff
  • Business people with raised arms during seminar
    Seminar Planning Checklist
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    Etiquette Mistakes at the Company Holiday Party
  • pad thai being served at a food festival
    Tips for Organizing Community Food Festivals
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    The Most Common Types of Corporate Events
  • Group of people standing by windows of conference room, socializing during coffee break
    Tips to Increase Attendance at Business Events
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    Business Etiquette for Corporate Events
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    Common Business Event Etiquette Mistakes to Avoid
  • Stocking your supply kit is something every event planner needs to have at the top of their checklist.
    How to Build a Basic Supply Kit for Seminars and Conferences
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    How to Word Invitations For Special Events
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    3 Common Event Operations Mistakes Event Planners Can Avoid
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    The Basics of Building an Event Budget
  • Businesswoman using tablet computer in dining room
    How to Find and Hire the Best Event Planner
  • Bridal event planner with bride-to-be looking through dress catalog
    How to Start a Career in Event Planning
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    How to Estimate Fees When Event Planning
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    How to Plan a Community Food Festival
  • Event Planners Before a Luncheon
    How Successful Event Planners Stay Organized
  • Diverse group of people participating in a fundraising walk.
    A Guide to Planning Special Fundraising Walk Events
  • Businesswoman using tablet computer in dining room of a sponsored event
    Fundraising Events and Sponsorship Categories
  • Businessman and businesswoman with digital tablet in empty event space
    Measuring the Value of Events and Meetings
  • Event planner leading a meeting, writing on a whiteboard.
    How to Manage Event Planning Information Flow
  • A group of business people at a small event
    Planning Checklist for Small Events
  • Businesswoman explaining strategy on whiteboard
    Management Tips When Building an Event Budget
  • Event registration table
    Great Ideas for an Effective Event Registration Table
  • Information board of a convention center in a city, Washington Convention Center, Washington DC, USA
    Event Signage Strategies
  • Businesswoman using tablet computer in dining room
    5 Event Planning Questions to Ask Potential Clients
  • Fundraising Event Sponsorship
    Crafting Sponsorship Proposals for Fundraising Events
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    A Comprehensive Outline of Event Planning Expenses
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    Top Tips for Increasing Business Meeting Attendance
  • Destination Event Planner Preparing in Dining Room in a Resort
    What Do Destination Management Companies Do?
  • Attendees at a business conference
    Build a Better Meeting Agenda With Breakout Sessions
  • Businesswomen discussing place settings in luncheon room
    How to Read and Approve a Banquet Event Order (BEO)
  • Businesswoman using tablet computer in dining room
    What Does It Take to Succeed in Event Management?
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    How an Event Planner Works With a Caterer
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    What Is a Seminar?
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