Category: Business

Holiday Gift Guide for Event Planners—2019 Edition

Holiday Gift Guide for Event Planners—2019 Edition

December is officially here, which means holiday music is playing everywhere you turn, you’re forever cleaning snow off the car, and you’re always feeling frozen. But it’s also a time for friends, family, and showing them just how much they mean to you—and we definitely think that’s a reason to celebrate! This holiday season, if […]
Sarah Cavanagh

The Difference between Event Planning and Event Management

The Difference between Event Planning and Event Management

If you’re organized, love attention to detail, and always take charge of a situation like the leader you are, you may have a future as an event planner! Now the big question is: are you interested in event planning or event management? “But wait, aren’t those the exact same thing?” A lot of people tend […]
Sarah Cavanagh

How I Quit My Job to Start An Event Planning Business

How I Quit My Job to Start An Event Planning Business

QC Event School tutor Alyssa Perna recounts her journey on how she quit her job to start a successful Event Planning Business. Check out her story!
Katie Deck

Why You Can’t Get Your Wedding Planning Business off the Ground

Why You Can’t Get Your Wedding Planning Business off the Ground

Becoming a wedding planner is hard work. It takes time, energy & patience to get it off the ground. Check out these Amira Harris tips on how to start!
Alex Monteiro

7 Must-Haves for an AMAZING Destination Wedding Planning Portfolio

7 Must-Haves for an AMAZING Destination Wedding Planning Portfolio

A great portfolio will help you land your dream job. Spruce up your destination wedding planning portfolio with these 7 expert tips!
Celena Feng

Advice from Athena: How to Start an Event Planning Business (Part 2)

Advice from Athena: How to Start an Event Planning Business (Part 2)

Athena DeVonne, QC Event School tutor and owner of Coalesce Creations Wedding & Events, took to Facebook to give advice about starting an event planning business and answered many aspiring planners’ questions. Check out our recap!
Celena Feng

Advice from Athena: How to Start an Event Planning Business (Part 1)

Advice from Athena: How to Start an Event Planning Business (Part 1)

QC Event School tutor and alumna Athena DeVonne took to Facebook for a webinar last month to give expert advice about starting your own successful event planning business. Here's what you missed!
Celena Feng

The Latest Buzzword in Corporate Event Planning Courses: Gamification

The Latest Buzzword in Corporate Event Planning Courses: Gamification

Your corporate event planning courses will give you all the ins and outs but read this information for a little taste of gamification!
Gillian Hogerland

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Translation Services

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Translation Services

With specialized weddings like destination weddings, you can run into lots of issues. Language barriers and translation is one! Luckily, your wedding planner classes will teach you about translation! Read on to learn how to deal with language barriers as well as hold a multilingual wedding!
Catherine Hammond

3 Skills That Most Business Owners Overlook

3 Skills That Most Business Owners Overlook

Struggling to get your business off the ground? Discover 3 key skills commonly overlooked by business owners and learn how your experience as an event planner has equipped you for success in ways you may not have realized!
Kate DeCastro