Since launching Planning Pod as a beta version in 2012, we have had the pleasure to speak with thousands of event professionals and learn about their challenges in managing events and – for event planners, venues and caterers in particular – in growing...
Here in the United States, we are deep in the November doldrums, which means that event season is nearly upon us. Caterers are prepping for banquet season, which starts here in a few short weeks, while wedding season officially starts during the holidays when newly...
The Great Recession started a trend that has caused many sleepless nights and short fingernails for event planners and event venue managers alike. Because revenues and income dropped for many companies and individuals, event budgets got a lot tighter and people were...
Not only do we small business owners work long hours, but we don’t take nearly as much time off as we should. And when we do finally get away, we often take our cell phones and computers with us and work while on vacation. I’m as guilty of this as anyone,...
There are so many things to remember when you’re running a business that sometimes we forget that it’s the little things that can send the biggest message. For example, email etiquette. While it seems like a small thing, you’d be surprised how many people are turned...
