Category: Business

Dealing with Competitors

Dealing with Competitors

At QC, we believe competition is a good thing. Your competitors are a reason to offer the best service you possibly can, and to go above and beyond!
Mireille Pitre

Free Resources Every Business Owner Should Use

Free Resources Every Business Owner Should Use

Over the past few months, we’ve talked about building your website and how to do it right. In this post, we list some free resources at your disposal!
Mireille Pitre

Business Series Finale: Putting it all Together

Business Series Finale: Putting it all Together

This business series covered some pretty heavy topics like building a client base, the client experience, styled shoots and pricing. Here's the finale.
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?
Mireille Pitre

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.
Mireille Pitre

Webinar: Is a Career in Event Planning Right for You?

Webinar: Is a Career in Event Planning Right for You?

Watch Event Planning Expert and QC Tutor Candice Coppola as she walks you through the different skills an event planner should possess, and explains how you can get your business off the ground! Decide if a career in event planning is right for you! After this webinar, you’ll have a much better idea about whether […]
Erin Siksay

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.
Mireille Pitre

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.
Mireille Pitre

Tutor Post: How to Establish Solid Vendor Relationships

Tutor Post: How to Establish Solid Vendor Relationships

Anyone who has ever planned an event knows how important vendors are to its success. This posts guides you through establishing solid vendor relationships.
Erin Siksay

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.
Mireille Pitre