Organizational skills, creativity and knowledge about the field top the list of things you need to start a successful event planning business. Add to that the ability to communicate effectively, ...

Contact internal or external speakers (faculty, student speakers, alumni, outside speakers) and confirm their availability for the date of your event. If you are inviting an external speaker, notify ...

The right venue can make or break a business event, regardless of whether it's a social gathering, such as a holiday party, or a professional business meeting. The size of the group, purpose for ...

Check out our curated list of the best event planning templates for businesses, individuals, marketers, and more. Whether you’re a professional event planner, putting together an important conference ...

This excerpt is part of Entrepreneur.com’s Second-Quarter Startup Kit which explores the fundamentals of starting up in a wide range of industries. In Start Your Own Event Planning Business, the staff ...