21 Jul 09 What is “Business as Usual?” No, really!
Many meeting and event planners are self employed. While this is always appealing to people who love independence and “setting their own hours,” there is much more to it than meets the eye. Here are three things you may not have thought about, even if you have a business degree.
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This can be one of the hardest-hitting realities you will face. You can’t simply hang up a sign, sit in front of your phone all day, then complain later when you have no business. You have to take matters into your own hands. These are the places you will need to turn to for getting the word out: (more…)
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02 May 09 Event Planner’s Responsibilities
The event management industry is a huge platform that offers a rich variety of career options. For those eager to build a solid career in the event management field, it is always a rewarding profession. Be it the financial perks, the excitement or the simple joy of meeting people, event planning is like a platter full of assorted dishes, ready to be relished.
However it is not always hunky dory and fun- work duties of event planner include so many multiple activities that it’s not at all easy. At the end of the day, clients need to feel thoroughly satisfied with the service of an event planner. Let us have a closer look at two important duties of an event planner.
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