Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Consider A Professional Event Planner For Your Planning Needs

I read a good article this morning on businessnfinance.com that I'd like to share...

"Hosting an interesting and energetic event that you can also relax and enjoy will likely require the services of a professional event planner. The planning of a party or event demands extensive management and good concentration. Any event demands a lot of good work, be it a small personal affair or a large corporate gathering. The event can be a private personal party, a wedding ceremony and concerts, among others.

Hiring a professional planner to work out the details of an event will often precipitate the best possible outcome, with very minimal or no mistakes. When deciding from among the available event planners, lookout for the following features. Any good event planner has resource knowledge of materials and goods, as well as knowledge of prices for such things. They know the highest and lowest market prices and they know where to get quality goods and services. For example, a weddings planner will literally purchase and plan for everything, from the wedding cake and flowers, to transportation and honeymoon reservations. All you and your guests have to do is show up. This saves a lot of time and money. They also relieve stress from the event host by making them feel relaxed and totally stress free, providing exclusive event management from beginning to end.

A professional event planner also offers great and unique ideas to make any event memorable. They usually have original, imaginative and creative ideas for all events. A good, experienced planner will have more than enough experience to bring the event to fruition. When scheduling for the different components of the event, a good planneris time efficient, knowing how much time the pastry chef, caterer, florist and decorators are likely to need. They can look for suitable indoor or outdoor venues to host special events and will have a back-up plan in case of inclement weather. They intricately understand the set standards and are familiar with event contracts. This can really save a lot of money. Acquire a professional event planner who easily understands your budget to provide a superb event. A lot of professional event planners are members of an event management company, and are affiliated with other companies that can provide things such as music, photographers, DJ's and caterers. The good planners listen before contributing. The show is theirs to run, but owned by the host. To get quality services and value for money, book them at least six months in advance of your upcoming events."

http://businessnfinance.com/general-business/803-consider-a-professional-event-planner-for-your-planning-needs

There are many ways that you and your company can benefit from using Penta Events to plan your next conference or gathering.  We hope to have the opportunity to discuss them with you.  If you are in the NYC area and interested in an event planner, please contact us at 212-344-2080.

Thanks!

-Cweb