Category: Event Tips

What Will Become of the Holiday Party?

In today’s economy, businesses are doing whatever they can to cut costs. And one area that seems a no-brainer in the cost-cutting category is to drastically downgrade the company holiday party. Parties that were...

Comedy Entertainment: Keeping It Funny

Yesterday, I attended a business luncheon where the featured entertainment was a stand-up comedian. Unfortunately, although he had his moments when the crowd was laughing and enjoying, the comedian pretty much bombed. The organization...

Avoiding the “Dance Floor of Death”

Here’s a pretty common scenario: You’ve planned a company holiday party for 250 guests at a local hotel. Following a cocktail hour, the guests are ushered into the ballroom, where they are seated for...

Common Pitfalls When Hiring Strolling Magicians (and how to avoid them)

Strolling magicians who perform brief close-up magic routines for small groups of guests at a time are generally very well received. A talented close-up performer adds an element of amazement to magic that cannot...