Finding a Business Coach

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Background photo: Waag Society Business coaches provide advice and guidance when an issue approaches in your work life. Finding one isn’t always easy if you don’t know where to start. I can say that having a business coach in the event planning industry has been a life saver as well as with entrepreneurial adventures. Once you have found a business coach, they are invaluable and…

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PrEVENT Getting Sick at Events

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Photo taken by mcfarlandmo   Staying healthy during cold and flu season is not a simple task, especially when you find yourself attending meetings and conferences surrounded by others who could be carrying germs. The best method of beating the cold or flu is to prevent them in the first place! Follow our tips below to prepare yourself to prevent getting sick at meetings, events,…

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5 Ways to Add Value for Event Sponsors

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Event sponsors go out of their way to provide financial assistance so that you can achieve your event goals. A successful event can hinge on the amount of sponsors and assistance they provide. Because of the important role that they play, it is vital to make sure that they get proper recognition and that you show your appreciation. Follow the five tips below to ensure…

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Hiring an Event Planning Company

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  Hiring an event planning company can be tricky business if you never have before. You may be hesitant to hire an event planning company because the thought of entrusting the outcome of your event to someone else is scary. If you do your research and ask the right questions, then hiring an event planning company can reduce stress, minimize tears, and help you sleep…

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Vintage Revamped

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Vintage inspired parties are more popular than ever right now. Planners are finding inspiration in old films, novels, or  from important figures or icons in history. The most unique parties pull décor from the past but incorporate modern themes. This twists the past and present together for something completely different. At a Hermes grand opening in Beverly Hills, a vintage car was brought in for…

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Event Lighting for Dark Spaces

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  Don’t want your guests stumbling through the dark at your event? Follow the five steps below to lighten up your venue: 1) Bring in bright Drape. Wrapping the room in white or ivory chiffon allows light to bounce off of it and illuminate the room more effectively than dark walls or black drape. If possible, hang the drape to the ceiling to create a…

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Revamp Your Tailgating Parties

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  As summer quickly fades away, we are greeted by the long-awaited football season. This means a lot of food, fun, and drinks. Whether your football celebrations take place at home or on the go, we have some fun ideas for you! U.S._College_Football_Teams 1) Food Tailgating and watching football are not complete without a smorgasbord of food. There are a lot of fun ways to…

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“Carnival Days” & “Fun at the Fair” Parties

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Fair Photo Well another year has passed and the Iowa State Fair has made its way back to our beloved capital. With this we can expect deliciously fried foods atop sticks, never-ending entertainment, sore feet from miles of walking, and much more. Some people just can’t get enough of the fair and that inspires fair or carnival themed parties and events. However if you aren’t…

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Crystal Craze

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  Crystals are the new rage with weddings, social events and even corporate meetings. It’s a bit more obvious why they are the rage with weddings; everyone loves “bling” these days. But for the corporate client crystals are not a THEME per say. However, these little light deflectors are a big hit regardless!  For weddings, the Shabby Chic look incorporates crystals and burlap and about…

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