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One of the biggest decisions when planning an event is what to do about the catering.

What to order, how much, who has dietary requirements, and how to make your budget stretch the furthest but also not wanting to waste food by over ordering.

Today we dive into the world of event catering and cover:

• How much food to order 
• How to manage last minute cancellations and no shows
• Why you might want to reconsider a beverage package

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Download the free event planning checklist: https://www.eventsacademy.com.au/checklist 

Many people dive into planning an event before really thinking it through, or we forget to continue to look up as we’re in the trenches of planning. 

Today I’m covering 7 questions to ask yourself when planning a business event.

Now obviously there is a lot more that goes into planning an event than just 7 questions, but these are the key questions that will get you to think about the most important elements.

Resources mentioned:

• Episode#4 | Low cost additions to enhance your event
• 30 low cost ideas to add to your event
• Event briefing template

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Today is an exciting day because we are officially launching the NEW events academy!

In this episode I walk you through how and why we started Events Academy, the evolution to the NEW offering today, and what you can get out of it to help you plan events more efficiently and effectively. 

Check out the the NEW courses + resources available on demand >> https://www.eventsacademy.com.au/courses 

PLUS it wouldn't be a product launch without a freebie...

Download our free Event Planning Checklist >> https://www.eventsacademy.com.au/checklist 

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In this episode I’m joined by an admin expert to discuss tips and best practice for when you are tasked with the company event on top of your day to day work, and how to manage all the different stakeholders and collaborate with others.

Candice Burningham is the founder of Admin Avenues - Australia’s first premiere employment marketplace and community for admin professionals.

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Grab our Software Guide for planning events

In this episode I share 12 lessons from 12 years experience planning events. Whether you're a seasoned event organiser, you plan the occasional event, or you're a total newbie, these lessons are a helpful guide to successful event planning.

No particular order. No specific theme. Just 12 key lessons that I've learnt along the way.

If you'd like to learn more about how to plan successful events without the stress, hassle, wasted time and energy, then check out Events Academy

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We know it's good to video our event, but sometimes we don't use it to the full potential. Or we pay all this money and don't really get the output we wanted (or another edit is going to cost us more). 

Today I'm joined by Rebecca Saunders, AKA the Video Ninja, who is passionate about making videography easier and simpler. In our chat she shares:

• How to maximise your video content for different formats & channels
• Price guides & what we can expect to get
• What to consider when doing a hybrid event 
  + lots more gold!

Book a 1:1 Video Consult with Rebecca or connect with her on Instagram

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My most asked question is 'how do I make sure my event is a success?'

Today I'm answering that question and giving you my roadmap for planning a successful business event.

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5 Ways to Maximise Your Event Budget
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Food & beverages make up a massive part of our event budget and are often crucial to the events' success, so we want to make sure we get it right. Today I'm joined by Angelica Nohra as we discuss:

• Why you should consider intimate events & private dining experiences
• Simple and easy ways to be more sustainable with our selections
• How to choose what wines to serve (and Angelica's recommendations)
• What is currently trending (and what is not so popular)

Angelica's business career started in 2007 when she started importing Prosecco into Australia. That was the beginning of Star Beverages and it's online store Direct Wine Cellars. Today she imports over 10 different wine brands from around the world, and has started a small restaurant in Surry Hills, The Blue Door, that focuses 100% on NSW produce and wine. 

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Are you tasked with planning the company Christmas party?

In today's episode I walk you through how to nail your company Christmas party (in 6 easy steps!) 

Step one is to come up with your concept, and I've done the hard work for you and put together 30 Event Ideas (so use one for this year and save the rest for future events).

Download 30 EVENT IDEAS for your company Christmas party

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We can put in the hard work planning an amazing event but if we don't get the registration and ticketing right, it can all be for nothing.

Today I'm joined by Adam McCurdie, Co-Founder of Humanitix, an event ticketing platform turning those pesky booking fees into $3million of donations every year to charities. Adam has a unique insider view on other people's events and shares with us:

• How we can setup our registration page for success
• Some crucial mistakes to avoid when setting it up the checkout
• New features to make you & your event look super professional

With a push to make events more meaningful and have a better impact on the world, I'm a big advocate for incorporating Humanitix into your event plan.

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