Creating and managing successful calendars is a must-have skill. Whether you’re organizing a corporate conference or a dazzling soiree, the perfect event is just a few steps away. Defining your ...

12–14 weeks out: Start concepting. “Determine general event structure. Who, where, how many, what is the purpose of your event. Is there a theme? It’s okay if you don’t know every little detail yet.

Planning an event can be complex, requiring careful consideration of many factors. An event’s success often hinges on planners’ ability to anticipate potential problems and develop solutions to ...

As a serial entrepreneur and business advisor, I have the lucky perspective of not only having tried things on my own once or twice in my own businesses but also seen others come up with the same ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Some people have a special ability to plan parties — whether they be weddings, large corporate events or smaller gatherings. If you have ...

This excerpt is part of Entrepreneur.com’s Second-Quarter Startup Kit which explores the fundamentals of starting up in a wide range of industries. In Start Your Own Event Planning Business, the staff ...