Hello Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Users can customize their Trello boards for all kinds of task management. Cons: Trello isn’t specifically for event management, which means it might not be as obvious how to organize things for your event. Event planners can use the app to register guests, follow trends and attendance, and track and scale event progress.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizers and team members if you are going to come close to planning a killer event.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

Are you an event planner looking for a platform? Click here to check out our comparison on event management software. Planning Pod Planning Pod is the ideal solution for any event pro who is dealing with a high-volume of events or wants to take their client’s white-glove experience to the next level.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Request a free trial and see how.

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The Road to Marriage

MAY 22, 2023

Wedding planning is one of the most important and exciting events in a person’s life, but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. Many couples work with a wedding planner to help them navigate their special day. But not all wedding planners are created equal. Do I Need a Partial or Full-Service Wedding Planner?

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Event marketing is all about building real connections. How Event Software Makes Planning Easier Event management software makes running events much easier. It helps with things like managing registrations, selling tickets, and promoting your event. Pierre Fabre event managed with Eventtia.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As Jessica can tell you, this simply isn’t true because Planning Pod’s user-friendly venue and event management software…. This is such a great tool that lets me back out payments from event dates by number of days and it even calculates the percentage of the invoice for me for each payment,” says Jessica.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 2, 2024

Especially for beginners, it’s crucial to stick to a schedule in order to build up a habit. No matter what schedule you set, make sure it’s one you can realistically maintain. Planning Pod is an event management platform for wedding professionals, event coordinators, and more. Pick a time of day.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Capability of handling all event types. Now the expectation is for all software, including event management software tools like event design software, to be able to be used on all devices, including smartphones and tablets as well as Mac and PC computers. Who uses event floor plan software?

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The Road to Marriage

MARCH 1, 2024

And sometimes, so do wedding plans. Whatever the reason, planning a wedding in less than six months comes with challenges. Set Realistic Expectations While you might want to create the ultimate fairytale wedding, you may need to accept that time and resources will be limited. Life moves fast.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

Summary: Learn what goes into a banquet event order and how they are used. Understand why BEOs are vital to the success of most events and download a free BEO template. There are hundreds and hundreds of details involved in proper event management and planning. Order of Events Timeline. What Shouldn’t Be in a BEO.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. Don’t battle busy schedules just to grab a signature.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Event technology has become a powerful tool for event planners, offering wide-ranging solutions to elevate any event experience with a wow-worthy impact. From augmented reality to AI-powered chatbots and event management platforms, recent advancements in event tech are taking the events industry by storm.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. Then you can back out from there when you would want to provide a proposal, schedule a site visit and set a decision date with them.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Still, despite major advancements in technology and a growing expectation of instantaneous, online access, it’s not uncommon to find a catering company still relying on old-school paper and processes for their event management solution. Ready to learn more about the features and pricing of Planning Pod’s event management software?

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

When wedding planners and/or wedding venues are considering using our software, they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors … that is, Planning Pod vs Aisle Planner vs Honeybook. Planning Pod is the perfect event management platform for wedding pros, whether you are an event planner or manage a wedding venue.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As CEO and co-founder of Planning Pod, I’m glad these venue owners, managers and staff are asking questions like these to make sure they choose the right platform that best fits their needs. Many of these are independent venues, but we also serve venue, hotel, restaurant and hospitality groups and franchises with multiple locations.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, running a wedding planning business isn’t just one job … it’s really three: 1) running a business, 2) managing clients and 3) planning weddings and events. New wedding planners typically turn to single-purpose software and free wedding apps and business tools to get the job done.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

While Honeybook, Dubsado and 17hats do promote their products to event professionals, their applications are more general client/CRM and business management platforms designed for solo entrepreneurs and freelancers and do not include many core event management tools. Planning Pod Strengths.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Overbooking or double-booking a space is probably an event manager’s worst nightmare. There is nothing more defeating than having to call a client to let them know the event room or space they reserved for their meeting/wedding/birthday party/shower/etc. Notifications and alerts for when there are scheduling conflicts.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Many of the catering solutions below offer these functions as well as other valuable business and event management features for tracking event bookings; generating financial and profitability reports; viewing business data using real-time dashboards; and integrating with point-of-sale (POS) systems and accounting solutions like Quickbooks.

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Catering Management Electronics Hospitality 78

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Target audience : Think about the kind of events and potential clients you’d like to target. Are you interested in corporate events, weddings, or intimate dinner parties? Pricing and payment terms: These terms clearly define your pricing, payment schedule, food costs, and any deposit requirements.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

Crafting once-in-a-lifetime experiences while dealing with unpredictable challenges (weather disruptions, equipment malfunctions, and unreliable vendors) often equals intense pressure for event coordinators and wedding planners. Planning Pod is your ultimate event management toolkit. But never fear!

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

If you run an event venue, you know that your business can’t afford to waste time and resources with inefficient manual processes and lengthy workarounds. This inevitably led to hiring additional event professionals to manage her disparate systems, costing the venue more money and eating away at profit margins.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

As a renovated 1930s single screen cinema in Green Cove Springs, Florida, Clay Theatre makes for a historic boutique event space. “I I just saw this abandoned movie theater that was in town and thought ‘wow, that would make a really cool wedding venue’,” said Andrea. The unique space gave Andrea a leg up in curating a client base.

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Eco + Ivory

MARCH 29, 2023

Photo Credit: Linnea Marie Photography Planning a wedding can be an exciting journey, but as you start thinking about all the details, decisions, and research involved, it can quickly become overwhelming. With a full-time job or other commitments, finding time and energy to plan a wedding can be challenging, even with a helpful family member.

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Peerspace

MARCH 7, 2025

A traditional bachelor party guest list is typically made up of the men of the wedding party. These are often brothers, friends, and familythe men closest to the groom and members of the wedding party. Weddings come in all shapes and sizes, and so can the bachelor party. Start with the best man and groomsmen.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As Jessica can tell you, this simply isn’t true because Planning Pod’s user-friendly venue and event management software…. This is such a great tool that lets me back out payments from event dates by number of days and it even calculates the percentage of the invoice for me for each payment,” says Jessica.

Electronics 78

Electronics Management Floor Plan Catering 78

Villa Tuscana Events

AUGUST 15, 2024

Renowned for its elegant architecture and romantic ambiance, this exclusive venue is crafted to turn your wedding dreams into reality. Whether you envision a lavish celebration or an intimate gathering, Villa Tuscana offers a seamless combination of beauty and functionality to ensure your wedding day is nothing short of spectacular.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

There are hundreds and hundreds of details involved in proper event management and planning. 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.

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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.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Is it your dream to run a wedding venue perfect for tying the knot? billion wedding industry piquing your entrepreneurial interest? Whatever the reason, starting a wedding venue can be a great choice to shift your career and improve your financial portfolio–but getting an event venue up and running isn’t always easy.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Find the right event management platform for your needs. 6 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2023 The events and meetings industry has experienced rapid growth in the past decade. With these services at your disposal, you can plan and execute events seamlessly while staying within your budget.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

With these services at your disposal, you can plan and execute events seamlessly while staying within your budget. Summary Cvent seamlessly integrates online and in-person event planning with a comprehensive event management platform. This makes all of your events interactive.

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Pleasantdale Château

JANUARY 10, 2025

Expect to see the decline of single-use plastics, paperless ticketing systems, and a move towards digital communication for event programs, schedules, and materials. AI will also enhance the event management process. The post Corporate Events in 2025: A Look at Emerging Trends first appeared on Wedding Planning Blog.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Most of their duties revolve around managing and distributing information within an office. Typically, their main responsibility ranges significantly depending on industry and supervisor but generally includes answering phones and scheduling meetings. Event Coordinator. This is the first true position focused on events.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 26, 2019

Really, the event marketing process comes down to the goal of the event. Event strategies are wedded to the event marketing process. Event Marketing Plan. Your event deserves to have a killer promotion plan. Create your emails to be consistent with your event website to ensure brand cohesion.

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