Category: Your Event Career

Increase Your Event Planner Salary with QC’s Virtual Events Training!

Increase Your Event Planner Salary with QC’s Virtual Events Training!

In the age of social distancing, you may think that trying to run a successful business is a lost cause. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, many event and wedding planners all over the world have slowly (and safely) started to resume in-person client services. For those who might not be […]
Sarah Cavanagh

How to Become a Party Planner: Choosing a Name for Your Business

How to Become a Party Planner: Choosing a Name for Your Business

If you’re wondering how to become a party planner, then you’ve come to the right place! Chances are, you’ve already completed your professional training at a reputable party planner school, or you’re in the process of completing your course. (And if you aren’t? That’s the very first – and most important – place to start!) […]
Sarah Cavanagh

5 Secrets for Boosting Your Event Planner Salary in 2020

5 Secrets for Boosting Your Event Planner Salary in 2020

Amira Harris is the owner and destination wedding specialist of Aisle Travel™ based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Aisle Travel™ provides Canadian couples with full group travel services, destination wedding planning, and customized wedding group experiences. In addition to running her own business, Amira is also one of QC’s leading tutors for the Destination Wedding Planning course. If […]
Amira Harris

4 Perks You’ll ONLY Get from an Online Wedding Planning Course

4 Perks You’ll ONLY Get from an Online Wedding Planning Course

If you have dreams of becoming a wedding planner, then you likely already intend to enroll in a professional wedding planning course. This is the right call! After all, there’s no better way to hone your skills, get the training you need, and receive a recognized professional certification. Of course, then the real question becomes: […]
Sarah Cavanagh

How to Become Certified as an Event Planner as a Stay-at-Home Mom

How to Become Certified as an Event Planner as a Stay-at-Home Mom

Whoever says being a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM) isn’t a full-time job deserves to be locked in a room with an active toddler for 10 hours per day, until they beg your forgiveness. That said, being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t have to be your whole identity! You’re still a person with dreams and life goals. If one […]
Mireille Pitre

3 MORE Tips for Working with Celebrity Clients in Your Event Planning Career!

3 MORE Tips for Working with Celebrity Clients in Your Event Planning Career!

Mwai Yeboah is the proud owner of the destination wedding planning boutique, Love, From Mwai. With over 15 years of industry experience, Mwai helps culinary enthusiasts, fashion admirers, and adventure seekers plan experience-focused weddings that exceed their dreams and leave their guests in absolute awe! In addition to the countless awards she has received over the years, […]
Sarah Cavanagh

4 Tips for Working With Celebrity Clients in Your Event Planning Career!

4 Tips for Working With Celebrity Clients in Your Event Planning Career!

Mwai Yeboah is the proud owner of the destination wedding planning boutique, Love, From Mwai. With over 15 years of industry experience, Mwai helps culinary enthusiasts, fashion admirers, and adventure seekers plan experience-focused weddings that exceed their dreams and leave their guests in absolute awe! In addition to the countless awards she has received over […]
Sarah Cavanagh

Breaking Down the Budget—Part 2: 3 Ways to Increase the Limit

Breaking Down the Budget—Part 2: 3 Ways to Increase the Limit

As you work towards getting your event planning certificate, your training will introduce you to all the ins and outs of what it truly means to be a professional planner. One such area you can expect to become an expert in is budgeting. Earlier this month, we delved into general cost factors that affect your […]
Sarah Cavanagh

Breaking Down the Budget—Part 1: General Cost Factors

Breaking Down the Budget—Part 1: General Cost Factors

As your event planning training will quickly teach you, every client you work with is going to come with a budget. Sometimes, they’ll already have a set figure in mind when they walk into the initial consultation. Other times, they may need assistance with determining how much money they should be spending on their event. […]
Sarah Cavanagh

4 Reasons Why You Should Start an Event Planner Business NOW!

4 Reasons Why You Should Start an Event Planner Business NOW!

There’s no denying it: this whole global pandemic thing has been a major buzzkill for the economy. When lockdowns and social distancing were at their worst, it was impossible to keep track of how many businesses were forced to close their doors. As we discussed previously, the event planner industry was of no exception. But […]
Sarah Cavanagh