2007 * 288 Pages * Shannon Kilkenny * Eric Hoffer Awards 2007 Winner
Successful Event Planning is the most thorough, concise and easy to follow event planning book available. Whether you are a professional or a novice, you will find this guidebook a must-have whether you are planning the Academy Awards or your daughter's wedding. The information found in this book is suitable for creating any event for any theme, size, location, or budget. From the initial concept to ongoing management, this book has techniques to increase your chances of success and systems to avoid many common mistakes.
The opportunities to use Successful Event Planning are plentiful. You have all the tools at hand to create any memorable or extraordinary event such as grand openings, seminars, receptions, weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, musicals and plays, Bar and Bat Mitzvah, dances, retirement parties, conferences and conventions, reunions of all kinds, retreats, premieres, festivals, carnival and sporting events. Reasons people get together are endless. Opportunities await you!
The chapters follow the dynamics of the actual event planning process and are supported by extensive checklists and timelines. As the reader undertakes the complexities of daily responsibilities and tasks, Successful Event Planning inspires efficiency and confidence and makes it possible to stay on track.
This book shows you dozens of ways to save time and money and introduces you to every facet of the planning process. This ultimate guidebook equips the reader with new ideas, support, and creative problem-solving skills.
You will be brought up-to-date with the latest trends in technology and understand what is appropriate for your particular event. Today more than ever, participants want to “stay in touch” while at an event. Also included are the latest audio-visual equipment ideas that will dazzle your participants and provide the best environment possible for getting your message out.
Two significant, timely, and relevant advantages this book offers that you will not find elsewhere are Environmental Friendly practices and the latest up-to-date technology applications and gadgets.
Making your event “environmentally friendly” is straightforward and simple with the suggestions in this book. With the detailed ideas, choices, and examples embraced, the author puts you at the forefront of an emerging "green" movement this country and the event industry is taking.
Look for the extensive list of references in the Appendix section that include web addresses covering and assisting you in every area and aspect and at every stage of the planning process.
With Successful Event Planning, we have you covered! Proceed with confidence!
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