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Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
For those who are gun-ho about planning meetings, weddings,parties, events, trade shows, or any thing, come together here for networking, tips, and chat!
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nikki
Hi all - has anyone done any event planning/ event program management consulting? If so, what range do you charge per hour?
55 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Carlee Mallard recommended this
Hubert McCloud:
Ms Nikki:
As a Corporate/Special Event Organzier, I don't charge for brainstorming a idea for an event. I charge for planning and organizing the ...MoreMs Nikki:
As a Corporate/Special Event Organzier, I don't charge for brainstorming a idea for an event. I charge for planning and organizing the event. I believe that if the potiential client contacts me and takes advantage of my FREE INITITIAL CONSULTATION I will seal the deal and have them on contract by the end of out consultation. That is when my fees are applied.
I charge a fee for organizing the event. Depending on the organization, I will look at charging either a flat fee or a percentage of the gross income. Either way the client will be required to pay for the retainer and to provide at least 50% of the projected gross income or of the flat rate. The balance is due at the day of the event. Again depending on the organization if it is a gross payment, calulations would have to be completed to know exactly what is owed so that will take no longer the 48 hours. All others are due prior to the event in full!
Hope this helps,
Hubert McCloud
McCloud & Associates PR Agency
www.mccloudpra.com
28 weeks ago
As a Corporate/Special Event Organzier, I don't charge for brainstorming a idea for an event. I charge for planning and organizing the ...MoreMs Nikki:
As a Corporate/Special Event Organzier, I don't charge for brainstorming a idea for an event. I charge for planning and organizing the event. I believe that if the potiential client contacts me and takes advantage of my FREE INITITIAL CONSULTATION I will seal the deal and have them on contract by the end of out consultation. That is when my fees are applied.
I charge a fee for organizing the event. Depending on the organization, I will look at charging either a flat fee or a percentage of the gross income. Either way the client will be required to pay for the retainer and to provide at least 50% of the projected gross income or of the flat rate. The balance is due at the day of the event. Again depending on the organization if it is a gross payment, calulations would have to be completed to know exactly what is owed so that will take no longer the 48 hours. All others are due prior to the event in full!
Hope this helps,
Hubert McCloud
McCloud & Associates PR Agency
www.mccloudpra.com
28 weeks ago
Natalie Michele
What are the best ways to get the most people to come to your event? What's worked for you? What kind of event was it?
121 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Hubert McCloud:
Ms Michele - I use multiple ways to promote my clients events. I use their industry publication to put their announcement in. Of course, I write ...MoreMs Michele - I use multiple ways to promote my clients events. I use their industry publication to put their announcement in. Of course, I write a press release that is issued to the local media two weeks to 15 days prior to the event, with a follow-up 10 days prior and again 3 days prior to the event. If available, I would contact the local associations and groups to inform them of the event.
Hope this helps.
Hubert McCloud
McCloud & Associates PR Agency
www.mccloudpra.com
28 weeks ago
Hope this helps.
Hubert McCloud
McCloud & Associates PR Agency
www.mccloudpra.com
28 weeks ago
Joseph de Jesus
Has anyone done meetings in Cartagena, Colombia? If so, can you recommend vendors you've used?
82 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Ryan Paugh
Just read this great post about using Online Invitations to host events. Do you guys use any of these? >> http://bit.ly/awRekq
I've used Eventbrite and Facebook, but haven't used any of the other three. I wonder if they're any good. Let me know what you think.
86 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Carlee Mallard:
I used to use Evite for personal events (like birthdays, housewarming parties, cookouts, etc) but Facebook really made that way easier to invite ...MoreI used to use Evite for personal events (like birthdays, housewarming parties, cookouts, etc) but Facebook really made that way easier to invite people, so I switched to really only using Facebook for those sorts of events.
For more public events open to the community I've been using Eventbrite and it's worked REALLY WELL! I even downloaded their new iPhone app so I could check in guests at the door on my iPhone so I had a guest count in real-time. They make it really easy to post an Eventbrite RSVP page as a Facebook event, make buttons & embed code for use on other websites, too.
I haven't tried the other sites, but I'll definitely have to check them out and see what they have going for them.
85 weeks ago
For more public events open to the community I've been using Eventbrite and it's worked REALLY WELL! I even downloaded their new iPhone app so I could check in guests at the door on my iPhone so I had a guest count in real-time. They make it really easy to post an Eventbrite RSVP page as a Facebook event, make buttons & embed code for use on other websites, too.
I haven't tried the other sites, but I'll definitely have to check them out and see what they have going for them.
85 weeks ago
nikki
Is anyone here a freelance event planner? I have been in the corporate setting, but looking to potentially start my own venture. Would love to speak with someone who did the same.
93 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Nidal
How did you end up in Event management/planning?
98 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Nidal
How did you end up in Event management/planning?
98 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Hunter Slaton
Hello. I'm a reporter for PCMA's Convene magazine, and I'm writing our June cover story on Gen Y meeting planners. Would anyone in this group like to talk to me—or recommend anyone I should talk to—for this story? Great opportunity to spread the word about Gen Y's talents.
My email is hslaton@pcma.org. I look forward to hearing from some of you soon!
100 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Erin Dennis
When running an event, what are ways to gather feedback and evaluate afterward? I usually keep track of how many consumers were engaged and the comments they made, and number of product samples given away...anyone have other suggestions? They should make an app for that!
107 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Laryssa:
Are you looking for ideas to receive feedback as an individual exhibitor, or an event planner?
Something that's worked well for me as an ...MoreAre you looking for ideas to receive feedback as an individual exhibitor, or an event planner?
Something that's worked well for me as an exhibitor is to collect basic contact info via a booth drawing and then follow up with either a handwritten note or email.
As an event planner something that's worked well are online surveys - there are a lot of free options out there that you can use and customize to your event.
I guess it just all depends on what information you're looking for feedback on...
107 weeks ago
Something that's worked well for me as an ...MoreAre you looking for ideas to receive feedback as an individual exhibitor, or an event planner?
Something that's worked well for me as an exhibitor is to collect basic contact info via a booth drawing and then follow up with either a handwritten note or email.
As an event planner something that's worked well are online surveys - there are a lot of free options out there that you can use and customize to your event.
I guess it just all depends on what information you're looking for feedback on...
107 weeks ago
Jennifer MacDonald
I plan trade shows (as an exhibitor). Any other trade show professionals in here?
124 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Cassandra Oliver
I was lucky enough to know people in the right places. Life is all networking.
128 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Tori Nelson
I am not a part of this field either. However, I am interested in finding out about how people get started when it comes to event planning.
128 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
Lisa Panting:
Hi Tori, I'm also interested in getting into this field. I just started a course for it. Certificate IV media and communication. I've only just ...MoreHi Tori, I'm also interested in getting into this field. I just started a course for it. Certificate IV media and communication. I've only just begun the course but I do see its relevence. Good luck
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
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Experience and networking is how you get started. And, if necessary, the guts to start your own biz.
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Meg Roberts
I'm not in this field, but it's one that interests me. What does everyone do - what type of planning?
128 weeks ago from Young Event, Party, Meeting, and Trade-Show Professionals
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I ideally would like to do trade shows, corporate meetings, and some social events. A lot of people in the field specialize in one type, or end up ...MoreI ideally would like to do trade shows, corporate meetings, and some social events. A lot of people in the field specialize in one type, or end up having an expansive portfolio in a diversity of specialties, so that they end up being a full-service event production company
115 weeks ago
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