Planning a company party is a fun but challenging task. If you’re looking to make it an event to remember, add some special flair and select a creative theme! We have some ideas to help you get in the party mood and choose the right theme for your next company party.

One of the most sure-fire ways to keep the enthusiasm of your team high is to show everyone how much they are valued. Appreciation events are easy to put together and they have very powerful benefits. We’ll show you some ways to incorporate them into your office.

There are a number of ways to ensure that your company meeting is a success. Picking a high quality, engaging speaker is a great place a start. Explore some questions to ask before you pick a presenter and suggestions for handling the process so that you make the right choice.

If you’re headed to a trade show or exhibition, you may be given the option to participate in “early set up”. The added convenience of getting in early can be hugely beneficial for a variety of reasons. From scoping out your neighbors to getting comfortable in your surroundings, early set up can ease the stress and give you more time for preparation.

Need an effective way to ensure that the important information given at your event is remembered? Provide some handouts to your attendees! This will give them an opportunity to share what they’ve learned with their colleagues and it can also serve as a reference later on. Read more for the benefits of providing supplemental materials to guests at your event.

If you’re coordinating a large business event such as a conference or trade show, you may find yourself in a bit of a time crunch. Working on a tight deadline can be stressful and chaotic, and the outcome of the event will reflect that. Learn some ways strategies to help you use the time you have wisely and produce a flawless, well executed event.

Do you have a big business gathering coming up? Feeling some last minute jitters? We have some helpful ways to prepare so, when the big day comes, you’ll know you’ve got everything under control. Maybe you can even de-stress enough to enjoy the event yourself!

If you’ve been given the task of planning the company picnic this year, don’t worry. We’ve got some helpful tips that will get you organized so you can throw a picnic that will wow even the most hard to please partygoer.

Ok. Don’t panic. Even if you’ve never planned an event before, there’s no need to go crazy in the planning process. Let us show you the basics so you can stop stressing and start getting things organized. We’ve been there, done that.

If you’re planning a meeting or event at a hotel, beware! You may encounter a whole new language of acronyms and mysterious lingo. Don’t get confused. Let our resident expert in the hotel industry translate. With his help, you’ll sound knowledgeable and be much more confident when searching for the perfect hotel to accommodate your needs.

Are you one of those people who hate the idea of mingling? Does networking scare you? We’re about to take the fear out of it. With these simple tips, even the most introverted professional will feel comfortable starting a conversation with perfect strangers at their next business gathering.

When planning an event, it’s important to make it stand out in a fun and memorable way. This will not only keep guests entertained, but it will also make them eager to come back for future events. Check out our article for some helpful tips for creating a truly special event.

Are you planning an event and feeling overwhelmed? Need some assistance? Managing the huge number of tasks involved with event planning can be quite a challenge but you don’t have to go it alone. We’ve got suggestions for recruiting others and effectively delegating tasks.

So, you’re in charge of planning the company golf tournament this year. Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t make it a great and memorable event. Check out these suggestions for making the most of this fabulous sporting event while keeping the costs in control.

Two things are critical when you are responsible for coordinating your company’s appearance at a trade show: organization and planning. And it’s a big task! But we’ve compiled a list of some suggestions for staying on top of it, along with a customizable template to get your preparations started.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau can be a fabulous resource to use when coordinating events and/or booking hotels for your company. There are numerous benefits to using a CVB and what’s even better – most of their services are complimentary! Read more for tips on partnering with the local CVB for your next out-of-town event

With an endless list of possible locations for your next company event, it can be difficult to choose the right place. We’ve compiled a list of things you should consider to help narrow down your choice when it comes to site selection.

If you’ve ever been asked to present a speech, regardless of how well you know the subject matter, you know that it can be a difficult task. Speechwriting is a very learnable skill and we’ve compiled a list of tips for keeping your presentation focused, interesting, and enjoyable.

If you’re looking for a good presenter for your next company event, consider creating a Speakers’ Bureau: a group of subject matter experts who get together to speak and answer questions on various topics. We’ve got some guidelines for choosing the right speakers to include and developing guidelines for your group to get you started.

If you work for a non-profit organization, you know that raising funds is crucial part of doing business. And hosting a charity event is a great way to do it! To help you get started, we’ve gathered some suggestions for the planning, promotion, and execution of a successful charity event.

You’ve gone over your to-do list a dozen times and everything is done. Sure, all the physical components are in place for a fabulous event. But don’t ignore the importance of preparing yourself mentally – it could make or break your success. Learn the appropriate steps to put yourself in the right mindset before the event takes place.

There are some definite advantages to working for a large, multi-national corporation. Sure, you may be a smaller piece of the overall puzzle, but the world is your oyster! We’ll show you the pros and cons of being a little fish in a great big corporate pond.

When planning an out-of-town meeting or event, you often don’t have the ability to visit the site before picking a final location. You have to choose one based on research and what others tell you. This can make your job twice as hard! We have some tips for making the right choice, even when you can’t be there in person.

This time of year, office professionals are always looking for appropriate, unique business gifts. This chore can be fraught with complications: what’s the etiquette of gift giving for clients, bosses, co-workers? No one wants to make an embarrassing faux pas. We’re here to help you take the guesswork out of it. These straight-forward guidelines will tell you all you need to know.