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Event Management – 5 Important Things to Consider

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Leon Edwards
Event Management – 5 Important Things to Consider

Whether you’re planning a private event, wedding, corporate function, sporting event or gala – the importance of the event organisation should never be underestimated. There are plenty of things to consider when planning your event. Have you organised the venue? Set the date? Booked the catering, drinks, entertainment?

 

Organising and planning an event can be exhausting. Not to mention all of the preventative measures that need to be put in place in case something goes terribly wrong on the day of. If you haven’t already, you should definitely consider hiring an event management team to take care of all of the nitty-gritty details for you.

 

An event management team is tasked with planning, organising, and executing an event from start to finish. This means you’ll be able to sit back, relax, and focus your efforts on networking or whatever the objective of the event may be.

 

In order for your event to go off without a hitch, you will have to consider the company you choose to take care of and manage your event. Despite what you might think, all event management companies are not created equal.

 

It’s important to find a company that fits well with the type, style and objective of the event. Finding the right team to take care of your event will be the difference between an absolute travesty and smooth sailing success. To help you make the right decision, we’ve compiled these 5 things to consider when choosing event management.

 

  1. Area of Expertise

 

Make sure you’re looking for companies that specialise in the type of event you plan on holding. If you’re holding a sporting event, you probably shouldn’t hire a management agency that specialises in weddings. Take care when researching the business’s expertise and where their experience shows. Take a look at previous case studies and see if they have worked on any events that are relevant to what you’re after.

 

  1. Experience

 

Look for real, trusted reviews of the event management company. There’s a large number of people out there that have advertised themselves as “event professionals” after planning their sister’s backyard wedding.

 

Experienced event management teams will take the time to share their experience and knowledge. Don’t bother giving a tiny company business that they can’t handle.
If you want your event to run smoothly, find a reputable company that you can rely on.

 

 

  1. Communication

 

Find an events management company that can communicate with you through the entire process and who will be proactive. This will be the difference between them figuring out tiny details you may have missed in your initial quote and leaving you to discover you’ve forgotten to order a cake or organise a minor detail.

 

Companies that show they have event management down pat will be able to thoroughly take care of every detail. For example, long before the event takes place the company should be able to provide you with a clear, concise schedule of the day. They should also be able to stick with the budget entirely and notify you of any changes or interruptions to their initial plans.

 

  1. Technology

 

Choose an event management company that has access to the latest resources and tools for your event. Technology is a beautiful thing, and when used correctly, can make our lives a whole lot easier. In 2019, it’s important to consider technology as an advantage for your event. Depending on the nature of your event, consider an event company who can provide you with slick extras like event websites and platforms, attending lists, online registrations etc. This is a sure way to make your event seem more professional and legitimate.

 

 

  1. Insurance

 

If you don’t work in the events industry, event management insurance or event liability insurance is not something you’ve probably ever heard of. Whether your event is small or large, this is a must-have for your event. Public liability can protect the insured from a claim in the event of a third-party injury or damages due to organisers negligence. Basically, the insurance will cover anything if the event management company have made a mistake or something goes wrong.

Despite how common these mishaps are, many event management companies bank on the chance that their events will go off without a major glitch. Even if a company has a pristine event background, problems are inevitable. It is incredibly important for your event and the people attending your event, that the event company you choose has public event liability insurance.

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