When throwing a corporate event, its important to stay organized and make sure that you plan out everything in advance. To begin your do-to list, make sure that you follow the following criteria:
- Map out your elements
- Set firm dates
- Coordinate with stakeholders
- Determine a budget
- Negotiate proposals for venues
- Confirm your event agenda
- Define your essentials
- Figure out what your must-haves are
- Create social buzz for your event
- Inform a PR team about spreading the word
- Send outbound emails to promote the event
- Create online promotions
- Set the right tone
- Make sure that your aura (venue, location, style) meets the goal(s) of your event
- Get creative
- Have staff greet people at the door
- Send a follow up to attendees
- Stick to your plan
- Now that you have it all mapped out, follow your outline and get started!
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