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Submitted by: Mithul Mistry
Event planning can include corporate events, weddings, concerts and shows. There are two basic ways in which planning and executing an event can be done. One is to do it yourself with the help of your fellow employees and friends, the other is to hire a company to do it.
Today there is a whole host of companies dedicated to this type of work. No matter who does it, planning a show is not something you want to rush into. It should be carefully thought out and done accordingly. It is possible to plan an event without the help of professionals provided certain guidelines are followed.
Business events are an important aspect for any type of business and it is the most common type of event or party. Corporate events are an important part of its success. This way, the employees will know what is going on with the company and it will keep them happy. No matter what type of event is being planned there are five basic guidelines that need to be followed. The first one is who is the event being planned for? This is when questions such as who will be attending need to be made very clear. If there are VIPs attending then hiring security personnel and photographers may be needed.
The next question should be what exactly is the event planned for? This is when questions regarding the theme of the party can be worked out. Events can be planned for two drastically different reasons. For example, a wedding party will have a completely different theme compared to a gun show. As a result the objects needed such as decorations and chairs will be completely different.
The next item on the list will be where is the event going to be held? This is a very crucial one which many people tend to overlook, only to find their event being held at a pig sty. The location of the event can either make or break the event. If you are hiring an event management company then make sure the location is chosen wisely. They may hold the venue at a place where it may be the cheapest for them. Therefore make this very clear at the beginning, before signing the contract.
The next item on the list concerns when or the exact date and time. The duration of the event should also be taken into account. For example, if the event is supposed to happen on the 6th of the month, and then make sure it is clear with both, the guests as well as people who are arranging the event.
There are instances where it will be arranged for the 6th or any other date for that matter, and the guest show up on the 7th instead! Last but least, the next question is, how is the event planning going to be done? This is when all the nitty gritty details get worked out. Questions such as how many chairs will be needed, food and menu, microphones and loud speakers, projectors for presentations, budget, transportation and decoration will be decided. The bottom line is that planning an event need not be a headache if some logical steps are followed.
About the Author: Mithul Mistry is writing on behalf of Your Events, a specialist in
Event Planning
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