Comments on: Some Things You Just Can’t Fake in Business

By: Health Juice :

Health Juice : — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:16:46 +0000

event planners are really great people, they can do some great planning on a hectic schedule “

By: Debra

Debra — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:05:20 +0000

Great advice, Bev. You know the old saying “nothing beats a failure but a try”. We boomers know how to collect our experiences -good and bad – and make it better next time around. You’ve managed to do that with a lot of class. Thank you for being so honest. Someone will definitely benefit from this article.
Debra S.

By: Joe (MRS)

Joe (MRS) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:00:19 +0000

Beverly,
I really wanted to attend. You caught my attention right away.
Keep going. I hosted a conference and the part about measuring success hit home. I came up short in the money department but i am still (2 years later) getting comments on the session.
I treasure ” because of you and your session I am now a business owner.”
I coauthored a book and would be happy to send you a copy for a door prize. Keep in touch.
Joe

By: Aimee Wilson

Aimee Wilson — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:01:54 +0000

Beverly,

What a great article about event planning! Some of the things you encountered are similar to what Event Planners like me face as well.

Promotion is actually a big challenge for any type of event, even when you think you have an attentive audience, like a school, church group, or non-profit organization. Particularly when your resources are limited, getting the traffic to your event is one of the biggest challenges considering all the competing interests your target audience may have. Doing research and understanding who you are targeting are great first steps.

Again, you’ve shared a comprehensive “Lessons Learned” from someone who just experienced planning and executing an event. Now, put your feet up for a moment. You deserve it!

Savor life’s best,
Aimee

By: Betty Lynch

Betty Lynch — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:28:28 +0000

This is great advice! I use to provide workshops and you are right…don’t count on your friends to promote you.

By: Marcia Francois

Marcia Francois — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:25:01 +0000

Excellent article, Beverly.

I’ve hosted a couple of workshops here in Johannesburg and EVERYTHING you said is spot-on, especially about depending on friends LOL

Well done to you – it shows me you learnt a lot so you’ll do even better next time :)

By: Polly Scott

Polly Scott — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:07:47 +0000

Beverly,

Just going through with an event like that has probably stretched you beyond what you even know. I don’t think it is something I would even try. Perhaps one of the contacts you make will put you in a good position later. You go girl!