Have you ever used a checklist when planning an event? Did you get stressed out along the way and almost wanted to give up? Having the vision for an event is one aspect. The ability to plan, organize, and manage the execution of the vision is another.
There are several steps in the process of organizing an event. Guess what? Every event is different, so the steps in the process will be different. But, there are 6 Points on the Road Map that starts the journey. I'll share the 6 Points on tomorrow.
The focus today is to know that you must have a strong awareness of the details. It's the little things that make the difference. Besides confirming all your service providers set up schedule, it's having the hand sanitizer available at the registration table, a host or hostess who welcomes guest and provides direction, having extra pens if needed, bringing extra copies of all documents, and so much more. Having a great awareness of the details can separate your event from the rest!
When It's Done Right, It's Done With Excellence!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Celebrating Your Business Anniversary
It's always great to celebrate even one year in business. During this tough season in the economy many small businesses are surviving the challenges and ups and downs. As you are approaching your one, two, three, and even 10 plus years of business, why not Celebrate! Whether large or small, bring your friends, family, and colleagues together to celebrate with your organization, thank them for their support, and contributions to your business. You can also leverage it as an opportunity to share new opportunities and services you now provide. Have fun with it and make it a great celebration!
Happy Anniversary Business Owners & Leaders!
Congratulations to Kyle & Dawn Mitchell Owners of G4G Interactive, Inc. Celebrating 10 Years!
Happy Anniversary Business Owners & Leaders!
Congratulations to Kyle & Dawn Mitchell Owners of G4G Interactive, Inc. Celebrating 10 Years!
Monday, June 21, 2010
7 Key Reminders When Establishing or Revising Your Goals
June 30th is fast approaching! We are half way through 2010 and this is a great time to revisit your goals. Here are 7 Key Reminders When Establishing or Revising Your Goals.
1. Be clear about your vision and goals.
a. Don’t give general statements.
b. Be detailed and clear about what you want to accomplish.
2. Set specific written goals. “An unwritten plan is hard to follow.”
a. Write it down.
b. Schedule time to organize all the information and solidify your plan.
3. Set goals you feel led to pursue. Listen to your heart and mind.
a. Make sure your goals are what you want to accomplish and believe it is
possible according to your passion, purpose and dreams.
b. Be willing to pay the price. (Sacrifice of your time, talent, or
treasure.)
4. Let go of any goal that may and/or will lead you away from your vision.
5. Set a start & finish date to accomplish your goal.
a. Take your annual goals and break them down into biannual goals, quarterly
goals, monthly goals, weekly goals, which in turn become daily tasks.
6. Resist all excuses and why you can’t reach the goals.
a. List your obstacles you may face.
b. List your benefits
7. Stay Focused!
a. Write your goals, type your goals, put them on your calendar, create a
vision board, put them on the door, the refrigerator…You need to see them
daily. Stick to your plan and keep moving forward.
b. Just do it!
1. Be clear about your vision and goals.
a. Don’t give general statements.
b. Be detailed and clear about what you want to accomplish.
2. Set specific written goals. “An unwritten plan is hard to follow.”
a. Write it down.
b. Schedule time to organize all the information and solidify your plan.
3. Set goals you feel led to pursue. Listen to your heart and mind.
a. Make sure your goals are what you want to accomplish and believe it is
possible according to your passion, purpose and dreams.
b. Be willing to pay the price. (Sacrifice of your time, talent, or
treasure.)
4. Let go of any goal that may and/or will lead you away from your vision.
5. Set a start & finish date to accomplish your goal.
a. Take your annual goals and break them down into biannual goals, quarterly
goals, monthly goals, weekly goals, which in turn become daily tasks.
6. Resist all excuses and why you can’t reach the goals.
a. List your obstacles you may face.
b. List your benefits
7. Stay Focused!
a. Write your goals, type your goals, put them on your calendar, create a
vision board, put them on the door, the refrigerator…You need to see them
daily. Stick to your plan and keep moving forward.
b. Just do it!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Support the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greensboro
Friday, June 18, 2010
Location: Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Ways to Purchase Tickets
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Call 336.235.0436
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Wish List vs. Realistic List
There are so many great ideas and great visions for events. A beautiful facility with all the features. Sending out personalized invitations. The best dishes with two or three meat selections. A well planned theme with wonderful decor to make the room express its creativity. Capturing memories by having a Photographer and footage by a Videographer. Creating a fun environment by hiring some form of Entertainment for your guest. You can't forget gifts for your guests. You always want to give a token of your appreciation. Don't forget the possibility of hotel accommodations, local attraction itinerary, transportation, hospitality bags, and much much more!
With any event, you start with a vision of how you see the event happening from start to finish. No matter what type of event you are planning, we all have a wish list and a vision for the event day.
Now you see and envision the event. The next thought process is how much is it going to cost! Once you do the research and find out the cost of each needed resource for your event, then normally a shift happens. A mental shift. What we wish for may change to what reality can bring forth.
What you realistically can spend now becomes your budget. This is key in phase I of the event planning process. Within determining your budget, you must establish the return on your investment. You must understand the "Why" or the purpose for your event. You must see the benefit for you and the benefit for others. Count up the cost, manage your expectations, and know that if not ALL, some of your wishes can come true.
With any event, you start with a vision of how you see the event happening from start to finish. No matter what type of event you are planning, we all have a wish list and a vision for the event day.
Now you see and envision the event. The next thought process is how much is it going to cost! Once you do the research and find out the cost of each needed resource for your event, then normally a shift happens. A mental shift. What we wish for may change to what reality can bring forth.
What you realistically can spend now becomes your budget. This is key in phase I of the event planning process. Within determining your budget, you must establish the return on your investment. You must understand the "Why" or the purpose for your event. You must see the benefit for you and the benefit for others. Count up the cost, manage your expectations, and know that if not ALL, some of your wishes can come true.
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