1. You save money. – If you plan ahead, you can come up with a working budget and avoid unnecessary expenditures that usually happen during last minute preparations. You can shop for swag (acronym for “stuff we all get”) that best represent your brand’s message without the pressure of having to settle due to lack of time. This will allow you to buy in bulk,  get a discount or choose quality items which may not be available if you are in a hurry.
   

2. You prepare for contingencies. – Planning ahead allows you to prepare for potential problems. You can plan for alternatives  in the event something does happen. You can set the direction and priorities of your team and team members will know what to work on or what they should be working on first.
   

3. You find reliable vendors. – Planning ahead allows you to look for reliable vendors with a good reputation who will deliver according to plan. Looking for someone to work with can be a challenge specially if everyone is under pressure. The right fit is hard to come by and sometimes it takes time to build and maintain relationships with these trusted partners. Working with the right vendors/partners will allow you opportunities ordinary clients won’t have access to like back up support for broken down equipment, access to  items and hard to come by merchandise that will potentially go trending or emergency orders that cannot be accommodated in the ordinary course of business.

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How do you plan your events?

Write them down.

Create a checklist that will include all the necessary components of your plan. Crush them out as soon as you are able to achieve them. This will give you a sense of accomplishment. It will also give you an idea of how much still needs to be done, what needs to be upgraded or changed in the event some plans don’t push through. Moreover, the chances of you forgetting an important item is close to nothing. 

Tools of the Trade  

•  Planners – Planners make it easy to plot out your events. Monthly, weekly and daily planners allows for forecasting and determining your timetable for important events. It’s also easier to remember special occasions as well as keep important appointments. Get each member of your team a planner for the year and get everyone on the same page for every important meeting.

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• Notebooks – Notebooks allow for reflections and planning. This will help especially in the planning stage where plans need to be discussed, debated and evaluated. Insights become easy to capture with a notebook handy. They also make good diaries for purposes of documentation during post activity evaluations.

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• Pens – Pens make it easy to capture your thoughts and insights on paper. Colored pens makes it easier to highlight and remember special occasions as well as important matters. The best part? Pens are easy to customize. Customized pens that bear your brand is an effective marketing tool. The impact on your overall advertising campaign cannot be ignored: everytime someone uses the pen, they are exposed to your advertising message making them more likely to use your products and services once the need arises.

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Achieve your goals with these simple tools. Plan ahead.