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Corporate events can range from anything from a simple lecture to a full-blown convention. Each require a thought-out plan of action and a well-defined and clear mission. The right kind of floor plan can help reinforce and facilitate these missions by directing focus, encouraging or discouraging collaboration, and creating a standard of behavior. Lectures and Panels When people think of corporate events, they often think of lectures. These can be set up in a multitude of way …

Weddings are a time for celebration and the joining of two families. They take time and understanding to create floor plans that effectively and efficiently portray each part of a wedding’s purpose. Though both the ceremony and reception are part of one wedding, they have very different purposes and therefore different needs in their floor plans. Depending on the venue, there may be stages, multiple rooms, or columns that effect the layout of your ceremony or reception. However, with …

Accidents happen. Some can be predicted, but not all can be helped. Liability insurance helps fight the consequences of these accidents in a way that benefits all parties involved. However, it can be confusing for new rental company to know exactly what kind of liability insurance is needed and why. The list below describes the different types of liability insurance needed to protect a rental company from the everyday accidents that happen to people, equipment, and their inventory. It …

In the final post of our Event Planning for Beginners series, let’s touch on the basics of using technology to make the most of your event. For the most part, the days of hand-written event invitations and snail-mailed RSVPs are over, and that certainly isn’t a bad thing! Modern day technology makes marketing and tracking event success a breeze. Of course, it is always a good idea to establish the goals for your event before you get start, and a good old pen and paper will do for that. …

Previously, our Event Planning for Beginners series has covered creating your event budget and the steps to planning your event. In this week’s post, we are diving deeper into one of the most important aspects of your event – the venue. Your chosen venue can make or break your event. Depending on your desired location, your venue options could be overwhelming. So, here are a list of a few questions you should ask each venue to help you make your decision.Is the venue available on …

Last week, as part of our Event Planning for Beginners series, we discussed creating a budget for your event. Once you have figured out roughly how much you can spend on your event, you can get to planning, making reservations, and purchasing supplies! Here are the steps that you will need to take when planning your upcoming event:1. Choose a ThemeYou may have already picked a theme for your event before you put together your budget, but either way this is a good place to start. You …

Regardless of the type of event you are planning, it is always a good idea to start by putting together a budget. Of course, different types of events may have varied expenses, but here is a list of typical large expense categories that applies to most events, as well as a suggested percentage of the budget for each category.Venue: 15%Picking a venue is usually a great place to start when planning an event. Your venue sets the mood for the event and can further enhance your chosen theme. I …

Party rental companies often forget just how important a showroom is. They invest their time and money on their online presence and provide professional quality photographs of their rental equipment. However, nothing can really compete with an actual showroom for clients to see in person. We encourage everyone to consider their showroom layout carefully to offer their customers the option to see what they will be renting.You cannot provide this service if you don’t have adequate space. A g …

Your rental company website should have a comprehensive and detailed FAQ section that explains their policies and how the company handles orders. This allows your customers to make an informed decision about the rentals and ensures that your business doesn’t have to bear any liabilities. Here are some of the common rental policy points that you should be aware of:1. All the Costs Involved Your rental company should explain all of the costs involved clearly before they rent out the items. Th …

Holidays mean a lot of things, including gatherings. Whether that be with family, with friends or for an office party, people get inevitably get together to celebrate each holiday season. When groups of people gather, there tends to be drinks involved, alcoholic or not. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top 10 holiday drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), to serve at your next event. 1. Candy Cane Cocktail This is a holiday favorite, a …