terça-feira, 19 de abril de 2011

Top Five Things on an Event Organiser's List

By Thomas Owens


Are you looking to become an event organiser? Maybe you just secured your first client and want to make sure that everything goes right. Organising an event takes a lot of coordination and careful planning. So what are some of the top things that event organisers need to know when getting ready to plan a special occasion?

The first thing is to make sure you have everything you need planned well in advance. The reality of the matter is that sometimes things happen that you don't expect. As long as you don't wait until the last minute, you'll be in control of everything that happens from the outset.

The second thing you need to check off on your list is to set your budgets. Figure out how much everything will cost. It's best to keep the budget as accurate as possible so that there aren't any problems down the line. The budget will include everything from employees, renting equipment, renting space for the event, food, posting, and other costs. Think carefully about the event and you'll figure out costs you normally wouldn't have been aware of.

The third thing that you need to do is to make sure that you have enough staff to help. Think about how many people you're going to need for the event so that everything falls into place. When figuring out how many people you're going to hire, it's better to have slightly too many than too few people. You also need to keep track of your staff and make sure you delegate the correct tasks to them.

The fourth thing you need to do is to pick a couple of venues for the event. Think about which venues offer more amenities to the guests. Factor in the size of the venue and if there is enough room for the number of people that will be attending. Also, take a look at different venues to see which one is the most cost effective while satisfying the needs of your client.

Finally, event organisers need to set up the schedule for the event. Obviously the caterer needs to come in at a certain time so the food doesn't get cold. Your staff will need to remove furniture at certain moments in the event. You also need to deliver what the client expects of you. By setting up a schedule, your event will be more organised and everything will run smoothly.

So those are the top five things event organisers should be aware of. By following these tips, you can make certain that your event will run without any hitches. Even if something does go wrong during the event, you can easily make the necessary adjustments because you planned everything ahead.




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