This year we decided to break tradition from the typical gift exchange at our company Christmas partyand find some other activities that would be fun and interactive. So we decided to create some voluntary ‘action stations’ that people could visit throughout
Discounted Back-to-School Supplies Provide Endless Possibilities
You can’t walk into a discount store or office supply store this time of year without seeing aisles filled with back-to-school supplies. I’m always drawn to the bright colors and new crayon smells. You may not have a child that
Selecting a Theme for Your Next Conference
Selecting a theme for your conference will set the tone for everything else, from speakers and entertainment to colors and decor. Here are few examples of themes used in events that I’ve helped plan that really made an impact: Making
The Show Must Go On!
At every event I’ve ever organized, the people in attendance have shown up wanting to have a good time, and therefore have been pretty forgiving if everything wasn’t 100% perfect. I’m sure that you’ve attended lots of events
Conference and Trade Show Pet Peeves
I received a conference registration packet for a large national conference, and after reading the breakout descriptions and speaker biographies, I knew I had to attend. The session topics were tailored for my current career path, and I knew I would
Get Organized… With Fishing Tackle Boxes!
Here is an inexpensive but effective organizing tool that I use all over my house – fishing tackle boxes! Go to your local discount store – be sure to skip the craft area that has similar boxes for 4 times
Conference and Trade Show Pet Peeves – The Standing Reception
Almost every business conference I’ve ever attended kicks off their event with a welcome reception or ‘meet and greet’, and the one I attended last month was no different. Two thousand people from all over the country had arranged their
Business Travel – Avoiding Rookie Mistakes
I recently returned from a business trip to San Antonio. I was with two business associates, and after four days in San Antonio, we were ready to head back to Ohio with lots of energy and new ideas to share.
Gathering Volunteers for a Friend in Need
We’ve all been in the position of feeling a little helpless when someone we love is struggling because of a life-changing event. Whether they are ill, they’ve lost a loved one, or are just journeying through a hard time – everyone around them