Event Planning Information Resources

Guide to Event Planning Information Resources

Find all the information on event planning that you need
By Lorri Mealey

Event planning is a huge industry, ranging from formal weddings to business conferences and seminars. If you are currently an event planner or are looking to break into the event planning industry, you will need to know where to go to find event planning resources.

Planning an event from start to finish involves several different aspects, including registration, lodging, entertainment and food. Organization is essential when looking at event planning information; otherwise, you will never be able to make any decisions.

Event Planning Information Resources include:

1. Advertising- Many events are put on by sponsors who expect a tidy return profit for their time and money. Many companies are available to help with the advertising and marketing.
2. Software- There are many software programs available that deal directly with the event planning industry and can help keep registry information and vendor information organized.
3. Trade Shows- Trade shows offer a chance to connect with other people in the event planning industry, as well as gather lots of information on event planning.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Think outside the traditional advertising box with event planning resources A major component of event planning is advertising and marketing. There are the old standbys, such as signs, billboards and banners. However, many companies offer new age technology for marketing your events, such as light pole banners, wallscapes, floor graphics and environmental graphics.

I recommend:  CommerceColor.com is one the most up and coming marketing companies for event planning. They offer all types of graphic designs for both small and large events and venues. EMCoutdoors.com is another event planning resource, which specializes in signage for outdoor events, such as concerts, sporting events and fundraisers.

Connect with others to expand your event planning information resources Social networking is an invaluable tool as an event planner. Connecting with other event planning agencies, as well as vendors, is a good way to keep up on industry trends. Trade shows, which are held all over the country, bring event planners from every sector together with event planning vendors and sales representatives.

I recommend:  Establish your own exhibit booth at tradeshows, to showcase your event planning business. Exhibitease.com carries everything event planners and other vendors need to create stunning visual displays. CorporateEventChannel.com and Expoworld.net are two industry specific search tools that can help you connect with event planners from all weddings to manufacturing events.

Stay organized with event planning information software It is vital to keep all your information on event planning organized. Many event planning information applications are all-inclusive, meaning they can do everything from tracking individual registrations to estimating how much food needs to be ordered. There are even companies that can help you track multiple events at the same time.

I recommend:  Eventria acts as an online portal to help you with all your event planning information. With Eventira, there is no software to buy and no need to worry about backing up information, their representatives take care of everything.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Don't underestimate the power of food at an event. Always plan to have enough food at an event, including some original dishes that will wow guests and keep them talking about it long after they have gone home.