Pre-game planning for sporting events

January 1, 1970  |  Event Production

By Jake Kulju Sporting events pose unique challenges for tent installers. High pedestrian traffic, hard-to-access areas and tight schedules are all factors that contribute to stressful installations. Before heading to the site, consider the following. Are there specific times you are allowed to be o…
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Resources help planners and suppliers go green

January 1, 1970  |  News

A new resource has been specifically designed to help planners and suppliers incorporate green principles into every aspect of organizing an event, especially conferences and meetings. The Blue Green Meetings site includes a broad list of other links and resources, which should get planners thinking…
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Ideas for updating interiors

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Elizabeth Kephart Reisinger Even if your business isn’t primarily décor, knowing easy, elegant ways to integrate this year’s trends is a plus for any event professional. Here are a few ideas. Mix and match bold, bright colors. Pay particular attention to unique pairings, such a…
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Working the festivals scene

January 1, 1970  |  Event Production

By Janice Kleinschmidt When you’re working in the business of festivals and fairs, you’re more often dealing with a volunteer than with a dedicated staff person, says Pete Van de Putte, of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). With other events, you may be dealing wi…
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Storing digital images

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jessica Sellers Many digital cameras come with a low-capacity memory card, or a “starter card.” A 16MB starter card would allow you to take only eight images at 2MB each. Purchase one large memory card to help you make the most of your time on the job site. Memory cards come in sizes …
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Business partnerships lead to profit

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Carla Waldemar Partnering offers the best of both worlds. “Our philosophy is: Make the person who hired you look good,” Mutton says. “If all goes properly, they leave smiling and get the credit. Meanwhile, we make a profit, but it’s definitely done as a customer service.&r…
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Success secrets for tenting in the music industry

January 1, 1970  |  News

Here are some tips to ensure your clients will demand an encore. By Maura Keller Ask your clients for photos or visuals of the atmosphere they want. Not everyone is great at communicating in words what they envision in their head. Don’t slouch on your research. Get to know your clients. Whethe…
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Seasonal catering trends

January 1, 1970  |  News

Here’s a taste of what partygoers will be noshing on at this season’s get-togethers. Mini-meals. Tiny foods are topping the charts for favorite event foods. Caterers and chefs will undoubtedly be preparing everything pint-sized this winter, from mini hors d’oeuvres to petite puddin…
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Managing money for rental companies

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Julie Young Whether they use pencil and paper, a fancy computer software program, or a CFO or accountant, rental companies have a host of options when it comes to setting up their financial infrastructure. Brian Duncan, a former accountant, helped Ken Jacobs set up his costing model when Jacobs p…
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Ways to dodge disaster

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt; Additional information contributed by Maura Paternoster Ensure tent components are in good condition and the tent is installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. Do not allow customers to assist in installing tents. They are less familiar than your employees with…
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