Corporate events and functions are a necessary evil of the business world. Rightfully so, as they present unique opportunities for businesses, clients and consumers to interact and engage for a variety of different reasons.
The overall success of a corporate function is determined by how well the event is planned, organized and executed. In order to achieve success, most businesses recognize that they cannot undertake the tasks of planning events on their own and enlist the services of a professional event management company. These types of professional service providers manage the following:
* Organizing participants
* Finding and setting up the venue
* Hosting and promoting
* Coordinating service providers
This will leave you to focus on your core business functions.
Choosing an event planner is not an easy task
Deciding which event company to work with is no easy feat, especially when you take into consideration how many event management companies are available. From the very moment you decide to hire an event manager to oversee your event, you will have to start to determine which company is most likely to meet your requirements.
Here are some tips to help you determine which event Management Company is right for you.
1. Do your research. The World Wide Web is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking knowledge, reviews and potential business partners. Begin by building your list of potential vendor companies and search for reviews of each company.
2. Confirm your findings in the real world. After you’ve used the Internet to create your list, you will want to visit the brick and mortar locations of each vendor to verify that are still operating and are easily accessed if ever needed.
3. Read as many reviews as possible. Reviews from former customers are a crucial resource when determining a potential business supplier’s reputation. Former customers are just as open to sharing positive feedback as they are negative.
4. Check for a history of complaints from the BBB or other sources. More than two complaints could suggest that the company might not be suited for you.
5. Get quotes. Compare quotes from all possible sources and ask what value-added services are included in the total fee.
6. Ask for portfolios. Many event management companies compile portfolios consisting of events they’ve planned, other vendors they’ve worked with and more.
