Event Management Simplified

About this book

Creating special events may look easy to those who attend but to do it well requires a great deal of knowledge creativity and organizational skill. Event Management Simplified contains a wealth of information and how-to knowledge that can be used by both seasoned event planners and those just learning the ropes. Contained within these pages is information about: - Skills needed to be an event professional and where to find jobs - Insider tips and strategies for "thinking outside of the box" - Identifying event demographics and laying a strong foundation - Examples systems timelines and worksheets for all event elements - Determining if committees are needed and how to keep them on track - Ideas for recruiting sponsors donors exhibitors and attendees - Risk management obtaining permits and working with jurisdictions - Elements of negotiating contracts with venues vendors and others - Food and beverage tactics for menu planning service and contracting - Ways to market and promote your event - Creating site plans and logistics schedules - Contracting for stage sound lighting electronic media entertainment - Using volunteers for maximum effect - Pre- and post-event activities The easy-to-read format and systems in Event Management Simplified have been successfully used by event planners of all skill levels and by academic institutions as a teaching tool. We guarantee this book will pay for itself many times over in time and financial gain.