You do the job of three people; this is a meeting planner trait that cannot be denied. As a result, you are always looking for a way to streamline. Here are some things that will get you there! Networking: You are great at setting prime networking opportunities for your attendees, but are you spending time[...]

Now that spring has sprung, your thoughts may be turning to summer vacation.  Now is the time to start planning! But if your budget is not meeting up with your plans, it may be time to get creative. Home Swapping may be the way to go. It’s not for everyone, so do your homework.  Also,[...]

The #1 most viewed YouTube video of 2013 has inspired me to set pen to paper and share my lyric writing talent with you. I am quite sure this talent would make Weird Al Yankovic proud. Before we go on, I provide you with this disclaimer: Reading this blog may cause a certain popular song[...]

Wouldn’t it be nice to walk in a Winter Wonderland about right now?  I know how it is meeting planner, you are ready for some holiday cheer, and while the rest of the office is enjoying a bit of downtime, you have yet to slow down. Take a breath, ready your best karaoke voice and[...]

As far as I am concerned meeting planner, you always win the coin toss!  Last week we headed into the football season comparing the star-spangled skills of an American Quarterback with you – the All-Star Meeting Planner.  We are half-way through the qualities of a quarterback list, as outlined by Football for Dummies. Now let’s[...]

Here is a list of interesting ideas and random thoughts I have put together for you! Carpooling: If some of your attendees are going to be driving to your event, offer a place for them to catch a ride! There are a number of carpooling sites where you can set it up. With the cost[...]

Okay, so maybe not the first time in history, but at the very least it is highly unusual and noteworthy. I, like many of you meeting planners out there, do my fair share of traveling to do each year. Recently, I was traveling from the St. Louis airport and was worried about my ½ hour[...]

We all need our super heroes; both the on-screen versions and the real life champions.  Right now, Iron Man is hot! The third movie was just released, bringing Tony Stark back to the big screen and into our lives. This got me thinking about us; that is you and I, meeting planner. We are so[...]

When packing for a trip of any kind, you may want to consider adding in a few things that take up very little room, but that could make everything quite a bit easier! Bandana – for about $1 you can purchase a bandana. These handy items can be used as a towel, hair band or[...]