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Event Planning - What It Takes

Planning an event is an exciting task that brings along unlimited responsibilities. No matter how proficient you are, organizing an event requires rigorous planning. To make any event successful, it is better to plan things in advance. Here are few things to keep in mind. Type of Event Having a clear picture of the event type will resolve your dilemma of planning a successful event. Figure out the type of event. Does it fall into any of these categories including personal occasion, family event or a business event? Once you are sure about it, you can proceed with the planning in a systematic way. Create a Checklist Let's start the task in a simple way. Create a checklist of each and everything you need for the occasion. Then jot down clear instructions that may help you organize and execute an event without flaws. Prepare a step-by-step guide to ensure the successful execution of an event. Decide a Budget When it comes to planning a special event, budget is the most importan...
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In Business, Honesty Is Not

I remember a conversation I had with a colleague of mine several years ago. I told him that I was frustrated because I knew that I could help several of the people I had recently spoken to, but none of them decided to work with me. We talked about handling objections in a sales conversation. One of the things he shared with me was that I needed to tell the truth, to call people out if necessary and not hide behind being nice. It was really good advice and it made a dramatic shift in the effectiveness of my sales conversations. Shortly after speaking with my colleague I got an email from someone who had decided not to work with me. The reason she gave me was money. With my new tool of complete honesty, I responded back. I don't remember exactly what I said, but my response was based on the conversation we had. It was what I truly believed was going on. I wrote something along the lines of "I believe the reason you are saying no has nothing to do with the money but rather be...
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