Carissa Kruse Weddings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

You keep on asking what does it take to become a wedding planner. The short answer is reaching out to experienced event planners. I will try to make it more specific with actual steps and tips that you can follow to become a wedding planner. Or do you have a specific question about a particular aspect of event planning?

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software applications are usually equipped with one or more of the following sets of features: Attendee management – For managing attendee and guest lists , attendee contact information, meal and session choices, travel/room details, name badging and event check-in. Improved logistics management.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While many businesses understand that their events (both live and virtual) could be monetized, in practice, monetizing any event can be quite challenging if you don’t know where to start. If you are an event planner or a business seeking to generate revenue and turn a profit from your events, you’ve come to the right place.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In this article, we will cover the strengths and capabilities of our platform Planning Pod to show you what you can expect in a full-featured venue event management solution. Then we will look at the key features and benefits of our venue software peers to which we most frequently get compared: Tripleseat, Event Temple and EventPro.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order?

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Planning Pod

APRIL 14, 2020

In this episode of Quick Tips for Event Pros, we will look at one of these tactics for boosting food and beverage sales and adding more clients – namely, giving away free samples and meals to jump start your catering sales. Host tasting events for targeted prospects. In conclusion….

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Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2020

Note: If you’re looking for tips on event tech beyond working remotely, here’s a good article on how to pick the best event technology for your business. The fits-and-starts of communicating via email takes way too long to have a true conversation. Recommended Software Tools. Group / Team Chat Software.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

A corporate event planner looking to provide meals for an onsite training event will have one set of needs; a couple looking to feed their wedding guests (or looking for the right wedding venue or the right place to hold the reception) will have very different needs. Nurture Your Leads with Frequent, Timely Communications.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

On top of reading articles like this one, we always recommend setting up a free trial of a platform so you can thoroughly assess the tools and if they meet your needs. We wrote this article to streamline this process for you, in classic Planning Pod-fashion. Are you an event planner looking for a platform?

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Let’s look at Hotel Salem’s event booking challenges and how our event planning software solved their problems. In this article, we’ll dig deep into the specific challenges Olivia and her sales team faced when booking and tracking private events and how they used Planning Pod’s award-winning management tools to overcome them.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. Note that we will mainly discuss event sales tips here and leave topics like event marketing strategies, social media tactics and target audience outreach for other articles. Um, you wouldn’t (right?).

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

Whether they lack the communications tools, or the ability to have all the team members looped in, a lot of the event management platforms out there aren’t geared specifically for venues,” said Andrea. Andrea and her staff know the importance of centralized communications and a one-stop CRM system. Communications.

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Peerspace

DECEMBER 12, 2024

a bit later in the article. And youll get to take advantage of direct communication with the host to help plan logistics and ask any questions that may arise. “ And a video producer has this to say about the venue: “ Patta was a great host, clear and very prompt communication. Cooking for the business set?

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Event Planning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

These are methods that are not discussed on any other event planning sites so get out your notebooks and write down your favorite methods! Offer to do a free event for your friends and family in exchange for a Yelp review, photo shoot and testimonial. There are ways to communicate these messages to them without being overly salesy.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 10, 2022

FYI – Planning Pod can help you operate with fewer staff and service workers by automating processes, creating timesaving workflows and streamlining communications. Most venue managers, event planners, hoteliers and restaurateurs have already been adjusting their business plans on a weekly or monthly basis during the pandemic.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Event businesses often operate on thin margins, making it essential to your success to carefully manage costs. In this article, we’ll delve into various strategies to minimize operational costs and unnecessary expenses for your event business.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

One of Dianne’s most significant challenges in turning around the event space was streamlining its underperforming systems and eliminating process gaps that increased the possibility of information getting lost, buried or not updated properly (and increasing the risk of double bookings to boot). We had an event management system.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Whether you’re brainstorming menu ideas for a birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, there’s no denying that amazing event catering and planning are central to the attendee experience. You can easily track your event and client communications with a centralized inbox.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There’s no way I could have done all of these events on my own with our old system.”. In this article, we’ll outline Shannon’s favorite Planning Pod features and how she has customized the software with the help of our support staff to create a catering management system that works exactly the way she needs it.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

You and your event collaborators – whether they be staff members, event planners, vendors, contractors or clients – will need to first settle on the event type (conference, trade show, banquet, reception, party, seminar, training, etc.) and scope of the event activities. But you get the idea.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Challenge: Chaotic communication and missing information. When it comes to catering companies, one of the most important ingredients of a well-run kitchen is communication. Solution: Central hub for communications with clients, vendors, and back-of-house staff. Email communication. Client portal.

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Planning Pod

JULY 1, 2024

Enter event insurance, which acts as a safety net to protect both your clients and your business. This article explores the different types of event insurance available, helping you understand how each policy can safeguard your clients and foster a secure environment for your business to thrive.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To be honest, determining the best event layouts or event setups isn’t rocket science, as there are basically 10-15 basic event layout designs that you can choose from that will fit the bill for 99% of the events that are produced (and we will discuss these in depth in this article). Maximize use of space.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software applications are usually equipped with one or more of the following sets of features: Attendee management – For managing attendee and guest lists , attendee contact information, meal and session choices, travel/room details, name badging and event check-in. Improved logistics management.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

We built Planning Pod for busy event professionals and business owners who run event- and hospitality-related businesses of all sizes, including: Event planners Wedding planners Event management firms Event venues and spaces Small hotels, B&Bs and restaurants. Planning Pod. Who Is It For.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

To help you get started with finding software to streamline your wedding planning business or venue, we wanted to provide a quick overview of the strengths of Aisle Planner, Honeybook, and Planning Pod as well as the pricing and intended audience of each. Email Communications. Aisle Planner Pricing. Mobile Compatible.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

One approach that facilitates this research involves identifying some event management software providers. This article will help you decide when to choose the right event management software by offering comparison insights between Cvent and Stove. Subsequently, you can compare them based on a specific set of criteria.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 26, 2024

To simplify the process, consider narrowing your choices to a few event management software providers and comparing them using specific criteria. This article assists marketing managers, IT experts, and event professionals in deciding among Cvent, Bizzabo, and Eventtia as an alternative by analyzing their strengths and weaknesses.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By understanding the needs of your business and considering key factors, you’ll not only simplify your payment processes but also elevate your events to a new level of professionalism and efficiency. Website integration A good event management software will make it easy to integrate an event payment processing tool into your website.

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Peerspace

JANUARY 28, 2024

In addition, you’ve got event planners and companies looking for venues for their holiday parties or other large celebrations. Hosting a party outside of the office helps make the occasion an exciting event that leaves room for the imagination. We’ll give more details later on in the article.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order?

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Brandee Gaar, who runs her own wedding planning firm called Blush by Brandee Gaar as well as her own business consultancy for wedding planners , understands the frustrations of working from multiple business and project management tools and free apps. “We Solution: Communication tools and client-facing tools that enable smooth collaboration.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Also, during the 2020 pandemic, investment firm Vista Equity Partners merged the Gather event management platform into Tripleseat and appears to be retiring Gather, so we will not be covering Gather in this article. Planning Pod offers a centralized inbox for all your event email communications.

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Eventtia

JUNE 28, 2023

In recent years, event management software has revolutionized the way event planners and businesses plan, manage, organize, and execute events of different types and of all sizes: from simple virtual meetings to in-person trade shows and conferences to stadium concerts. Yet, which of the two is the better choice for you?

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Eventtia

AUGUST 3, 2022

But, by implementing an event budgeting process you can stay on top of your outgoings and make sure your function runs smoothly. This article will cover all the basics you need to know about the financial side of successfully running an unforgettable event. What is event budgeting? How can you work out an event’s budget?

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