Whenever we meet with new clients, we always ask the following question… and almost always get the same answer.
Q: Tell me about your annual plan for your corporate events.
A: We don’t have a plan.
Not having a plan for your company’s yearly events is like not having a map when you go on a road trip. It’s not good. You will get lost. You will lose out on opportunities. In the end it could cost you more money. Here is a season by season approach you can use to plan your upcoming year of events.
First Quarter: January – March
Second Quarter: April – June
This quarter is busy for business type events and is a great quarter to hold Client Appreciations, new Product Launches or Merger/Acquisition Celebrations. One thing to keep in mind is that you should not hold your events close to the last day of school because many parents start their family vacations once school is out and will not be in town to attend your event. April and May are much better months to guarantee a good attendance.
Third Quarter: July – September
September is typically “Conference month” and if your company is planning to hold a conference for your staff, stakeholders, VIP’s, etc this is the perfect month. Make sure to schedule the event AFTER the Labor Day long weekend, when the entire workforce is back from all holidays.
Fourth Quarter: October – December
We do see some Conferences being held in October, which we feel is a great month for business meetings, as by now people have settled back into work after the summer break. It is also another good month to hold your Client Appreciations.
And of course it goes without saying, that November and December are the ideal months to host your Client or Staff Holiday Events. We have seen a slight shift to clients hosting their Christmas events in January to take advantage of lower prices and greater availability.
Bright Ideas does turn-key event coordination for a range of corporate clients. But did you know we also do Event Consulting? If you lack the budget, but need the expertise, our consulting services are a great way to handle events in-house and still gain the benefit of experienced, professional advice. And don’t forget to check out the other posts on our blog and newsletter archive, for a wealth of advice and expertise. You can also visit our Portfolio for a gallery of different corporate events that we have produced.
Want Bright Ideas Events to assist you with managing your Annual Calendar of Events and Event Budget Forecasting? Get in touch and we’ll help you plan when to host your events and assist you with the how, so you don’t end up over-spending your budget or having to deal with unforeseen complications. Give us a call or send us an email today.
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