Category: Business

Webinar: Is a Career in Event Planning Right for You?

Webinar: Is a Career in Event Planning Right for You?

Watch Event Planning Expert and QC Tutor Candice Coppola as she walks you through the different skills an event planner should possess, and explains how you can get your business off the ground! Decide if a career in event planning is right for you! After this webinar, you’ll have a much better idea about whether […]
Erin Siksay

Trade Shows: How to Get in and ROCK!

Trade Shows: How to Get in and ROCK!

Whether you’re a designer, planner or makeup artist, there are tons of trade shows you can attend that aim to help you improve your skills.
Mireille Pitre

Business Series Part 4: Negotiating Pricing

Business Series Part 4: Negotiating Pricing

Clients love the idea of hiring a planner but some—especially first-time clients—have no idea of the cost associated with your services.
Mireille Pitre

Tutor Post: How to Establish Solid Vendor Relationships

Tutor Post: How to Establish Solid Vendor Relationships

Anyone who has ever planned an event knows how important vendors are to its success. This posts guides you through establishing solid vendor relationships.
Erin Siksay

Social Media for Beginners

Social Media for Beginners

If “Social Media” to you means watching the news with friends, this article is definitely for you! Check out our guide on social media for beginners.
Mireille Pitre

Business Series Part 3: Set Up a Styled Event Photo Shoot

Business Series Part 3: Set Up a Styled Event Photo Shoot

When you properly execute a styled shoot, you can have your talent featured in major publications. At the very least, you connect with talented local vendors and are left with beautiful works of art that you can add to your portfolio.
Mireille Pitre

Business Series Part 2: The Client Experience

Business Series Part 2: The Client Experience

As an event planner you’re in the business of people. Making your clients comfortable from start to finish is what they pay you for!
Mireille Pitre

Building Your Website: What You Need to Know

Building Your Website: What You Need to Know

Think about how many websites you come across in a day. Of those websites, think about how quickly you have passed on a website because of its poor design.
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Business Series Part 1: Building a Client Base

Business Series Part 1: Building a Client Base

So, you’ve done it. You’ve graduated from an event and wedding planning school and you’re ready to take the world by storm. Congratulations! Now what?
Mireille Pitre

Personal Branding and Your Business

Personal Branding and Your Business

Even in your own career, personal branding plays a huge part in your successes (and, consequently, your failures). Having a “personal brand” is a great way to assure quality and make people remember you.
Erin Siksay