Posts by Mireille Pitre

Expanding Your Business: Hiring Employees

Expanding Your Business: Hiring Employees

When you first started your business, you were likely a one-person band. You probably did everything yourself. But when is it time to hire some help?
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Event Planners: On a Tight Budget? Read This!

Event Planners: On a Tight Budget? Read This!

Everyone wants to save money these days. But in your event planning career you might encounter clients who expect a lavish event on a very strict budget.
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Trade Shows: How to Get in and ROCK!

Trade Shows: How to Get in and ROCK!

Whether you’re a designer, planner or makeup artist, there are tons of trade shows you can attend that aim to help you improve your skills.
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Business Series Part 4: Negotiating Pricing

Business Series Part 4: Negotiating Pricing

Clients love the idea of hiring a planner but some—especially first-time clients—have no idea of the cost associated with your services.
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Social Media for Beginners

Social Media for Beginners

If “Social Media” to you means watching the news with friends, this article is definitely for you! Check out our guide on social media for beginners.
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Business Series Part 3: Set Up a Styled Event Photo Shoot

Business Series Part 3: Set Up a Styled Event Photo Shoot

When you properly execute a styled shoot, you can have your talent featured in major publications. At the very least, you connect with talented local vendors and are left with beautiful works of art that you can add to your portfolio.
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Business Series Part 2: The Client Experience

Business Series Part 2: The Client Experience

As an event planner you’re in the business of people. Making your clients comfortable from start to finish is what they pay you for!
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Business Series Part 1: Building a Client Base

Business Series Part 1: Building a Client Base

So, you’ve done it. You’ve graduated from an event and wedding planning school and you’re ready to take the world by storm. Congratulations! Now what?
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Changing Careers: Tips for Starting Over

Changing Careers: Tips for Starting Over

Considering leaving your job to start a new career? Here’s what you need to know! Are you tired with the ins and outs of your current job? Are you sitting behind a desk all day counting the minutes until you get to go home? If you’re unhappy with your current job, you’ve probably thought of […]
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Student Feature: Jess Adlington

Student Feature: Jess Adlington

Name: Jess Adlington Location: Emu Plains, Sydney, Australia Program: Event & Wedding Planning When Jess Adlington decided to plan her own wedding, she set out to create something unique and truly memorable. Well, she definitely succeeded at that! Her DIY wedding set off quite a stir, even getting her featured on i-do.com! After the wedding, […]
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