Here’s a great article I read on Cvent, written by Leigh Murdock about coffee consumption. I was just having this conversation with my client a few days ago about how much coffee she should order for her event. This article came at the perfect time. I shared it with her and now I’m sharing it with … Read more
Event planners are constantly on the hunt to find products to increase engagement at events. Here’s a roundup of 5 of the newest technology products to use at your meetings and events. 1. Crowd Mics Crowd Mics uses the audience’s phones as wireless mics! And text commenting and live polling let everyone engage. The crowd’s voice … Read more
It’s a new year and with the new year comes New Year’s resolutions. Of course the numnber one resolution is to diet and loss weight. So to keep your guests happy without tempting them with scrumptuious fatting foods, here are a few healthy and tasty hors d’oervres to help everyone stick to their diets. Gluten-Free … Read more
Residents of the San Francisco Bay Area are a little spoiled with our nearly 300 days of sunshine and 65 degree winters, so when the weather forecasts a severe storm with heavy rains and high winds, the city starts planning for the worst. As an event planner, contingency planning is essential to the event planning … Read more
The life a small business owner can be daunting. We all know that small businesses are the backbone of America representing 99 percent of all U.S. businesses and wearing multiple hats come with the territory. The small business owner has to be the salesman, marketer, accounting, QC, IT and everything in between. With so much … Read more
With so many meetings and events that people must sign-in to, why not make it fun. I’ve listed below three unique ways to capture your guests name and learn something about them in the process. These ideas also make for great networking games. Birthday Calendar Sign-In Instead of using a sign-in form, replace it with … Read more
The Women’s trip to Wine County, on July 19th was a huge success. 39 women executives (and 3 men) traveled from the San Francisco Bay Area via luxury bus to Paso Nobles Wine Country. Getting out of town for the day was a much need break for these busy ladies. In Paso Nobles, the … Read more
There are many reasons why you should hire an event planner instead of going at it on your own. One reason is because event planners have access to great venues and can negotiate a great price for you. Last week I was invited by one of the managers of this San Francisco business on a … Read more
Have you ever gone to an event just because you knew the SWAG bags would be awesome? I have. While SWAG isn’t the end all be all of an event, it can be the icing on the cake. Everyone likes receiving gifts and a SWAG bag full of wonderful yet USEFUL surprises will not only … Read more
Think outside the box when you’re committee is brainstorming auction items for your next fundraising event. Start with your own committee members and their networks. Who you do you know? What can you provide as a gift? What’s trending now? Once you have gathered all of your items, group similar items together to auction them … Read more