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06/03/2019 By Jason Bean Leave a Comment

Organizing Your First Event

Group of Employees at Conference Table

Corporate events are important. And hence providing top quality service at such events is quite vital. When it comes to organizing a corporate event for the first time, people tend to go one of two ways. Some assume it will be easy, overlook a number of vital tasks and end up in a mess. Others feel overwhelmed from the start and struggle to work out where to begin. You don’t need to go down either of those routes. All you need is a clear, methodical approach, and these pointers will set you on the right path.

Budget

The first thing you need to do as an organizer is to establish your budget. This will usually be set for you by somebody else. Be realistic about what you can achieve with it and aim to spend only 90% - the rest will be there to bail you out if costs overrun.

Location

Usually, the biggest drain on your budget will be the location. You’ll need to choose somewhere that’s not too far away for your guests and has good transport links. It will also need to be accessible for disabled guests (you may also want to look into setting up an induction loop for hearing aids or arranging sign language interpretation, depending on guests’ needs), it will need sufficient capacity and it will need to accommodate the different things you want to do, from presentations to dinner or dancing. Always visit in person before you confirm a booking. It's important to visit the banquet room of your choice before finalizing everything so you get a glimpse of the tables and chairs, and start making plans seating arrangement plans and visualize your table set ups. If you're in need of seat covers to go with your theme, check out Auckland chair cover hire for a variety of beautiful chair cover rentals. If you're organizing an outdoor event, you may look for tent rentals that are suitable to your event and location. For additional safety and protection on your chosen location, you can think about hiring an event security services.

Catering

Consider what type of food your guests will expect, e.g., japanese or italian. Full sit down meals can be very expensive but if you look you should still find plenty of good alternatives. Make sure that the full service catering group that you hired has references you can check and ensure that they can provide vegetarian and vegan options. You should also ask your guests about allergies and arrange special options as needed, bearing in mind that food for people with gluten or peanut allergies can very easily become contaminated if it touches food that’s unsafe for them. Lastly, consider the time of day the food will be expecting. If it will be in the morning, perhaps breakfast catering would suit the event much better.

Entertainment

If you’re arranging speakers for your event, discuss what they can provide and make sure they won’t talk for too long – even if they’re excited to meet them, your guests will eventually lose patience. If you happen to organize a sports event, you may consider getting professional athletes and sports speakers, visit sites like https://www.sportsspeakers360.com/female-athletes.php to know more. Consider other forms of entertainment, such as dancing, that encourage guests to mingle – a great way to enhance networking opportunities. If you’re hiring a DJ or a band, get a clear idea of the sort of thing they’ll play. Make sure you avoid entertainers who could offend your guests or spark arguments. If you are planning on making your guests sit on old, unwelcoming chairs throughout the event for hours, think on table and chair covers, it helps to cover any existing damage to vulnerable parts. In addition, if you are planning to organize a church event, you may consider using Playlister app, you may find out more info here.

Promotion

A common mistake made by organizers is to spend everything on the event itself, leaving nothing for promotion. Simply reaching out to everyone you can think of via email or social media is not enough. Instead, define your audience carefully so that you will end up with a group of people who can connect in useful ways. Prepare good quality invitations that include a request for feedback on allergies and access needs. Make sure you get some photographs or video on the night that you can use for future promotion of events or your wider brand.

Taking it step by step like this means you will be able to run an event that leaves guests feeling satisfied and excited about working with your organization again in the future.

Filed Under: Business & Career Tagged With: ADA, attendees, budget, business, catering, entertainment, events, meetings, promotions, registration, seminars

07/29/2015 By Jason Bean Leave a Comment

Happy, Healthy & Outside: The Easiest Way to Improve Your Mood Today

Blue KayakIf you've been feeling blue, you're not alone. Every year, more than 14 million Americans experience a major depressive disorder, according to the American Psychiatric Association. On top of that, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects an estimated 10 million people yearly, and even 10 to 20 percent more of the population experiences a mild form of SAD.

These statistics are, well, depressing. But the good news is that one of the best forms of treatment is right outside your door. In a study published earlier this year, Stanford researchers found that uninterrupted nature walks were markedly more beneficial to mental well-being than other conventional mood boosters such as talking with a close friend or working on a hobby. In addition, if you are looking for a device to help improve your health, this lifewave patch activates stem cells in the body for restoration of optimal health and vitality as well as enhances mental clarity and sports performance.

It's called ecotherapy, and the effects are amazing. You know that frustrating topic you can't get out of your head, keeping you up at night? It's called rumination. And nature walks are especially effective at combating it. Instead of distracting ourselves from our frustrations, ecotherapy allows us to enter a nature-induced, meditative-like state. Studies show that outdoor activities begin building self-esteem and boosting endorphins in less than five minutes. Just a five-minute walk can actually turn your entire day around. Now if that doesn't cheer you up, we suggest putting on your hiking shoes immediately.

Just like the first five minutes of exercise are the hardest, finding the time and the right spot to enjoy nature can often be a daunting task that keeps us from forming healthy habits. Here's a list of outdoor activities to try this summer, both in your hometown and while away on summer vacation to get you out of the hotel gym and into new natural settings that are sure to take your happiness levels to new heights.

Kayaking

There's nothing quite like being in a kayak with nothing but a paddle and your sense of balance. It's one of the best mood-boosting activities because it's individually challenging as well as a communal activity. This option doesn't require much of an investment; you can get canoes and kayaks starting at less than $250, which is what most of us spend in less than six months on a gym membership.

Hiking

Go hiking or on a walk alone or with others, it doesn't matter. You get great benefits from both. All you need is a good pair of shoes, some water and don't forget the sunscreen and wear a sun visor. Nothing combats the feel-good effects of being outside like a sunburn and sun damage. Include pets for a mood-boosting double whammy, just make sure it's not too hot for your sweet little fur baby. An early morning hike is a great idea in the summer so you can beat the afternoon heat and set the tone for a positive day.

Golfing and Frolfing

The benefits of learning a skill while being outside can exponentially boost feel-good feelings because not only are we soaking up sunshine and fresh air, we are building positive self-esteem. Golf is a game that requires patience and focus, two attributes that we could all stand to work on. Frolf, or frisbee golf, is a similar, yet slightly more hipster version of golf. Unlike expensive golf clubs, shoes and greens fees, frolf only requires a $20 hard plastic disc and a bit of patience.

Organized Sports

Everyone has at least one sport they enjoyed as a kid. For me it was all about getting my ?Pickleball Paddle and heading to a nearby sports center I used to go to and play with friend and whoever was there up for it. Whether it's a kickball game once a month with college friends or a weekly basketball game at the local park, recreational team sports are inexpensive (usually less that $50 per season) and one of the best ways to remind you to get outside and get active on a regular basis. Rediscover an old favorite sport or try one you've always been curious about. Eventually, you'll find an outlet that you truly enjoy and doesn't feel like a chore, but a much-needed stress release. Many athletes use products to keep fit and train a lot. Read the best Testogen reviews on this site.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: activities, entertainment, family, fitness, health, hiking, kayaking, outdoors

10/31/2014 By Jason Bean Leave a Comment

Making Nashville Home Again

Nashville Skyline from LP Field Stadium

It's been a little while now since my family and I have made our home in Nashville. I came down in March, ahead of my wife and two kids and they were finally able to move down in July when we found a rental house in Lebanon. Lebanon isn't quite a suburb of Nashville, but it's only about 30 miles east of downtown Nashville. I'm doing freelance work for a company creating buzz by specializing in social media and marketing based in Franklin, "A Small-Town Gem Near Nashville", which is and about 45 miles away from me. Luckily I get to work from home the majority of the time, but I'm usually making that drive about once a week. The nice thing is that I can usually make the trip in about an hour, which compared to how long it took me to get from the east side of Indy to our home on the south side is about the same drive time.

There's no denying, the city and the suburbs around it have definitely changed in the years since I lived here after college and before moving to Indianapolis to get married and start a family. I tried to convince my wife she should move to Franklin with me back then. I like to think I won that argument, it just took me 16 years to do it.

It's been a good move for us. It's brought us together as a family since we've all kind of had to start over with all-new friendships. I've got a number of friends still in the area, but I've yet to reconnect with many of them. I've extremely thankful for two that allowed me to live with them for the 4 months I was down here by myself. Their hospitality and generosity will not be forgotten. The friendships I have here have given us the help and support we've needed to get ourselves settled, but haven't overly influenced or restricted us from really establishing a whole new network of our own for our family.

We're all still settling in. Some of us faster than others. I've already been able to enjoy a variety of experiences, from seeing Joe Bonamassa in concert at the Ryman Auditorium, to catching a Pomplamoose concert with Kim at The Mercy Lounge. I get to go on fly fishing trips frequently on Old Hickory Lake with my friend and when my son is willing to get up at 5:30am to go fishing with us. I also make sure to bring safety equipment and extra boat batteries whenever we go fishing. He and I have also gone zip-lining at Adventureworks in Kingston Springs with friends from Indy when they were in town. My daughter and I have taken advantage of some of the Nashville Greenways already as well. We've visited and hiked a variety of state parks in the area, all of which are free to access, we've seen and hiked Bledsoe Creek State Park and Fall Creek Falls and we'll visit Cedars of Lebanon and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park soon. And, you know it wouldn't be a post from me without talking about some great places to eat. Some of our favorites already are: Demos' in Lebanon, Courtney's in Mt. Juliet, Martin's BBQ, Snow White Drive-in, Taco Mamacita, The Loveless Cafe, Grays on Main in Franklin, Noshville, Bricktop's, The Farm House, Barista Parlor, CREMA and The Pied Piper Eatery.

So, that's about it I guess. Probably not, but about all I'll share for now. Stay tuned. More to come later as we continue to explore and set down some southern roots.

Here are some interesting articles I just found this evening about Nashville. If you know me from my time in Indianapolis, you'll know I'm eager to experience all of these things and try these restaurants myself very soon!

  • 12 Things That Nashville Does Better Than Anywhere Else
  • Nashville's Latest Big hit Could Be the City Itself
  • The 10 Habits of Highly Effective Nashvillians
  • The South's Red-Hot Town
  • Nashville Is Nowville... And Has Been For A While
  • The 12 Essential Nashville Restaurants

Filed Under: Featured, Personal Tagged With: dining, entertainment, food, Nashville, recreation, Tennessee, travel

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