40+ THINGS YOU MAY FORGET WHEN PLANNING A CORPORATE EVENT
Two of the most important things to consider when planning your corporate event is whether to:
1. Have your (often) untrained staff devote all their valuable time to set it up, or:
2. Hire a professional corporate event planner to do what they do best.
What may seem like a simple process can turn very nasty when things go wrong. This usually happens because company staff are not familiar with the event planning process and can miss one of the many vital details. For example, here are just a few things a corporate event company can help with:
• Guest List Review
• Site Location Selection & Inspection
• Site Proposal Reviews & Negotiations
• Floor Plan Review
• Verify Room Sizes
• Check Seating Capacity
• Negotiate Hotel Rates
• Check Insurance Coverage
• Transportation Rentals
• Prepare Press Releases
• Confirm Budgets
• Establish Theme of Event
• Graphics Preparation
• Program Preparation
• Audio Visual Requirements
• Decor & Floral Arrangements
• Photography / Videography
• Security Requirements
• Temporary Personnel
• Keynote Speaker Confirmation
• Translation Services
• Review VIP Travel & Accommodations
• Compile Master Program List
• Establish Procedures For Event Admittance
• Prepare Registration Packets
• Assign Staff For On-site Responsibilities
• Print Meeting Program Book
• Check Deliveries Of All Supplies & Equipment
• Arrange For Return Of All Supplies & Equipment
• Check Power Availability & Emergency Solutions
• Setup Registration Desks
• Name Badges
• Payments and Safe-Keeping
• Product Tables & Displays
• Welcome Signage
• Welcome Gifts
• Easels
• Music
• Entertainment
• Emcee?
• Summary Reports
And we haven’t yet looked at the Food and Beverage requirements...
HOW IS HIRING AN EVENT PLANNER A MONEY-SAVING SOLUTION?
A professional Corporate Event Company knows the most reliable suppliers, their products and has experience in negotiating the best prices for you. As well, they can help safeguard and elevate your company’s reputation while making your corporate event a memorable, inspiring success.
A professional Corporate Event Company knows the most reliable suppliers, their products and has experience in negotiating the best prices for you. As well, they can help safeguard and elevate your company’s reputation while making your corporate event a memorable, inspiring success.
The ROI of a corporate event is not only measured by the number of deals and contacts made but also by the trust and desire of your invitees to work with you. It should, above all, be an inspiring, feel good moment that stays with your guests for a long time.
Let Noasound’s Associate Company, Eventive, save you time, money and stress in planning your next event...
Remember. “Those who fail to plan…should plan to fail."
Call us today for a free consultation.
514 235-6603