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Step into the mind of a successful event planner and see how they do things differently, and what you need to change about yourself to do the same.

How do you become an event planner with no experience? It’s one of those circular logic puzzles. You need experience to land a job but no job will hire without experience. But is that really the case? Not entirely. There are some things you can do to overcome the experience dilemma.

So you cut down the number of speakers and replaced them with workshops but you’re still worried about participation. Calling something a workshop isn’t enough. You need to incorporate these ideas to get your attendees engaged.

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Eventprofs, are you jumping straight out of bed and heading to work each morning? You could be missing out on key productivity time in the first 30 minutes of your day. Here’s why and how best to use them!

Every event planner feels pressure at some point but it needn’t erode into stress. If you want to make a career in event management, you need to recognize pressure and head it off before it erodes into stress, which takes a toll on your body and mind. Here are a few ways to do that.

Standard banqueting chairs included in your venue rental may be cost effective and functional, but is that the vibe you want to bring to your next event? If you are looking to experiment here are 18 fun seating ideas to consider instead.

Most event surveys haven’t changed since copiers came out. They’re boring and feel more like an obligation than something an attendee wants to do. Plus, everyone is on the survey bandwagon now. You can’t walk into a business without someone asking how they did. And, honestly, aren’t we all a little tired of surveys? Keep your event surveys from becoming annoying with these 15 fun and engaging ways to get feedback.

There are a lot of complexities around event insurance, particularly in terms of event terrorism cover. This complete guide for event planners outlines the things you need to consider to ensure you choose the best cover for your events.

Working with clients you hate, will eventually cause you to burn out and dislike your job, so you need to either change the way you select clients or find a way to cast aside your personal feelings about them.