Survey Says…
Surveys…we generally hate to take them, but we are often interested to see the results (especially if you’re a contestant on Family Feud). As an event planner, you possibly use surveys to get...
View ArticleFor What It’s Worth…Was It Worth It?
Your event is over and you’ve (mostly) recuperated from the physical and mental demands of planning and holding your event. Was it worth it? Here are three key factors to consider when answering this...
View ArticleDon’t “Take It to the Limit”, Maintain Margin!
Like the margins in a book provide space between the words and the page limits, maintaining margin as you plan and execute an event will provide a buffer to absorb challenges and issues prior to...
View ArticleGo With The Flow
When budgeting an event, most of us think about revenues, expenses, and attendance. We take it to a another level when we consider fixed expenses versus variable expenses, and plan how we might...
View ArticleWhen The Bottom Line Is The Bottom Line
As discussed in another post, an event’s financial outcome is only one factor to consider when assessing an event. Today’s post takes a closer look at how to use Profit and Loss (P & L) statements...
View Article3 Questions to Guide Evaluation and Planning
As Seth Godin recently wrote, the sentiment “You Can’t Argue With Success…” is a faulty one. Our summer camp ministry is going very well and impacting many lives for God’s glory, and yet lately we’ve...
View Article“Must-See EV”(ents) that Transform Your Attendees
If you’re like me (chances are you’re much cooler), you’ve attended, planned and/or led many conferences over the years. Of those that have had the biggest positive impact on attendees, what was it...
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