Sponsored by Signal Events: Often confused with selling, networking is actually the art of creating and strengthening mutually beneficial relationships over time. More than just building a good reputation, networking is critical for professional growth and business development. Networks includes peers, industry associations, business groups and even personal contacts like … [Read more...]
Integrating Team Building into Employee Training
There are a lot of different reasons why companies employ team-building activities. Teamwork leads to more productivity, creativity, and interaction, and it turns people into more successful individuals and workers. Training your event staff using team-building exercises can make for a more flexible, fluid, and efficient event experience. Why Do Companies Train Using Team … [Read more...]
Corporate Sponsorship of Events
Corporate sponsorship of events is a great way for event operators to shore up much-needed cash to hold their events or to garner profits---either in addition to ticket sales or as an exclusive source of income if there are no ticket sales. Why Do Corporations, Mid-Size Companies, and Small Businesses Sponsor Events? There are several reasons why companies consistently … [Read more...]
Entertainment Licencing for Business Events
Your holding an event with a music performance in the U.K. Do you need to get an entertainment license? Here are the basics that you need to know. Under the 2003 Licensing Act, there was a range of live music performances that could take place without a license for event purposes. The Live Music Act of 2012 broadens the range of live music performances that can take place, … [Read more...]
Organize a Green Event
How do you put on a green event? The event may have nothing to do with the green movement, and it usually doesn’t, but going green for any event is a good idea. Plus, it can make your event seem trendy, hip, and environmentally conscious, which gives your cause or event a little more credibility, or even a more positive image. Let’s look at some sustainable and useful tips … [Read more...]
Affiliate Marketing for Events – How Does It Work?
Affiliate marketing is often billed as one of the top online marketing programs for small businesses. Why Is Affiliate Marketing Great for Small Businesses? There is just no risk when it comes to affiliate marketing. The whole burden of advertising, sales, and promotion is placed on the shoulders of the affiliates. You only pay money when the results come in. With an … [Read more...]
Why Have a Business Event?
There are many great reasons why a business should hold an event. The most obvious reason for your business to hold an event is that it will bring in more money than selling an e-book or other product on your website. It will also take less time. An Ebook Example For example, let’s say that you write an e-book based on the content that you currently have on your website or … [Read more...]
The Advantages of Building a Culture of Teamwork For Corporate Events
Great teamwork skills can send ripples far out, and it amplifies the effects of individual efforts, too. Great teamwork makes it possible to accomplish things that individuals working their hardest could never dream to do, and this is an important thing to consider when you’re conceiving or managing events. Looking at your staff members as a cohesive team can make a lot more … [Read more...]
Event Management Trends that Dominated 2013
It’s 2013, and more than that, 2014 is right around the corner. It’s time to look into the top event management trends. Things usually start trending in business or event management because they work, so it’s imperative that you pay attention to them and begin to integrate them into your event work for more successful events. 1. Mobility Tablet and mobile apps have become … [Read more...]
Testimonials: Why your Event Needs Them
For events, testimonials are essential. Just like endorsements are needed for LinkedIn and good references are a critical part of your resume, testimonials prove that you have experience, have attendees that have been satisfied, and will provide what is promised. Two reasons that you should gather testimonials for the event website are that your attendees are going to sell … [Read more...]