Pointers for Planners

Dive into the world of event and wedding planning on our blog, where experts share their insights, tips, and tricks. Stay ahead of the curve and elevate your skills with the latest trends and practical advice from seasoned professionals.

Graduate Feature: Melissa Nault

Graduate Feature: Melissa Nault

In this graduate feature post, we interviewed Melissa Nault to see what it's like to be a recent grad from QC. According to Melissa, it's great!
Erin Siksay

Seven Ways to Be a Horrible Event Planner

Seven Ways to Be a Horrible Event Planner

People don't try to be terrible at their job, but sometimes being ignorant of best industry practices can make you the bad guy when you don’t mean to be.
Erin Siksay

Dealing with Competitors

Dealing with Competitors

At QC, we believe competition is a good thing. Your competitors are a reason to offer the best service you possibly can, and to go above and beyond!
Mireille Pitre

Free Resources Every Business Owner Should Use

Free Resources Every Business Owner Should Use

Over the past few months, we’ve talked about building your website and how to do it right. In this post, we list some free resources at your disposal!
Mireille Pitre

Business Series Finale: Putting it all Together

Business Series Finale: Putting it all Together

This business series covered some pretty heavy topics like building a client base, the client experience, styled shoots and pricing. Here's the finale.
Mireille Pitre

Expanding Your Business: Hiring Employees

Expanding Your Business: Hiring Employees

When you first started your business, you were likely a one-person band. You probably did everything yourself. But when is it time to hire some help?
Mireille Pitre

Event Planners: On a Tight Budget? Read This!

Event Planners: On a Tight Budget? Read This!

Everyone wants to save money these days. But in your event planning career you might encounter clients who expect a lavish event on a very strict budget.
Mireille Pitre

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

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