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What about when things go wrong? Are there bad event planning habits we can change to make our events successful? You betcha!

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In today’s high-tech world, event planners around the globe are turning more and more to new technology solutions to streamline their event planning, decrease costs and enhance attendees’ overall experience. Yet with such an onslaught of new solutions and trends hitting the market every day, it can be a little overwhelming trying to distinguish the hype from…

Making a pet preparedness plan can help you keep your pets safe in the event of a disaster.

Staying on top of finances throughout your adult life is always important, but there are a handful of events you’re sure to experience that will require special attention.

If you’re considering a request for a donation to a charity, do some research before you give. By finding out as much as you can about the charity, you can avoid fraudsters who try to take advantage of your generosity. Here are tips to help make sure your charitable contributions are put to good use. For more information, visit ftc.gov/charityfraud
Signs of a Charity Scam
These days, charities and fundraisers (groups that solicit funds on behalf of organizations) use the phone, face-to-face…

Hosting a 4th of July party is a great way to get your friends and family together for the celebration, but many people are put off by the potential costs. If you assume that you’d need to spend lots of money to throw an impressive party, think again. As long as you’re prepared to do a little more planning than you might otherwise have done, you can easily save across most areas without looking cheap or tacky. Here are some tips for hosting…

This is the first of a two-part series featuring advisors’ views on marketing that works without breaking the bank. Tomorrow, part two will examine how to make tech work for your marketing plan
Publicizing a financial advice practice is tough, time-coming and potentially expensive. But an active approach to marketing seems necessary for the growth of all but the luckiest teams
Advisors seem to know that.…

The iContact Team in October 2011
Being the CEO of a startup is one of the most challenging roles out there. Your job is to build a product customers love; recruit a team; find funding from customers, partners, or investors; and guide the overall prioritization of work
In my experience the three most important components of the Start-up CEO’s role are:
Creating a product that solves a real customer need (and convincing customers to pay for it).
Making sure your users and customers…

It’s never too late to learn more about your fundraising event attendees — whether you’re just wrapping up an event or in the early stages of planning. This guest post from DonorSearch will show you where to start and what you need to know!

The focus on sustainability in the world of corporate events will only continue to increase, according to CWT Meetings & Events. In the new M&E Future Trends Report bonus feature, The Future of Sustainable Events, CWT provides insights into the state of the industry and offers tips on how organizations can embed responsible business practices into meetings and events.

A sound disaster recovery plan is critical to any credit union’s long-term success. While most credit unions recognize the importance of being well prepared for an unforeseen event, some credit unions are better equipped to navigate these waters than others. Ultimately, the right investments in time, resources and planning can make all the difference in …

By bridgetwpollack , Guest Blogger
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After a holiday break filled with eating, drinking, and being merry, chances are you may be feeling the winter blahs. Psychologists attribute the post-holiday blues to a number of factors including the sudden lack of social events on our calendars, days short on daylight, cold weather, and fatigue.
But duty calls—it’s time to take action and snap out of it. Your business needs you!
Now that the excitement and adrenaline of the holidays are over,…

We put ourselves on a budget for a reason, though it can sometimes feel like being on a strict diet. Maybe we are on a budget because we need new tires for our car, or a pet became ill and we have to face the expensive veterinarian bill, or we are going through a difficult divorce. Unexpected events that leave us in a financial panic pop up at the most inconvenient times, and they seem to happen one after another. Planning ahead for…

There's so much that needs to get done in those precious few minutes between waking up and leaving the house for work. And how you spend that time can affect the rest of your day. Rushing around the house, gathering food and supplies for the office, can leave you feeling irritated. But what if every morning ran like clockwork, with everything in its proper place? A serene scenario doesn't have to be purely hypothetical. You can set yourself up for success by following…

Now that tax season is over, really over, you need to give yourself the gift of planning ahead. There’s truly no bad time to consider what you want to happen to your assets in the event of a trauma such as divorce or death. In fact, doing so can give you peace of mind now, knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of and your wishes will be carried out
If that isn’t enough to persuade you to get started, or…

Networking with your clients and community safely can be a challenge these days. As community leaders, real estate agents can help safely connect members of their communities through online networking events. Consider what your specific community is interested in to come up with networking opportunities that would work for your. For inspiration, check out the ideas below
Preshows
If there’s a big sporting event, wrestling match…

It's easy to share and plan events with the entire fam.

Energize Your Year With A Short-Term Marketing Plan
While you may be finally getting over the hangover of the holidays and slowly settling in for a new year of business, there’s one thing you may have overlooked—your marketing plan. This is important, as the first couple of months for many advisors can be a down period. Although having a long-term marketing plan is going to be best, here are five best practices for creating a short-term solution to get you through the slump…

How to Prevent a Money Hangover During the Holidays
Online • December 15, 2016
Online hosted by ReadyTalk
Thursday, December 15, 2016 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
In this Jam Session with Jennifer Faherty, learn the practical budgeting advice and invaluable tools on how to de-stress from the anxiety that often comes up when we spend money this time of year
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by guest blogger Madeline Bell, president and CEO of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
A brief introduction of Madeline Bell: In addition to being president and CEO of CHOP, Madeline served as the hospital's Chief Operating Officer from 2007-2015, managing more than 13,000 employees for the $2-billion-a-year health system. A mission-driven and creative leader, Madeline's accomplishments at CHOP include the development of the largest pediatric…