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How to Host a Great Event !. y our “how to” guide for event planning. Steps to a great event:. Set your goals Define your audience Determine date, time and venue for event Determine event theme Determine the event budget Invite attendees Publicize Set event agenda Confirm all plans
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How to Host a Great Event! your “how to” guide for event planning
Steps to a great event: • Set your goals • Define your audience • Determine date, time and venue for event • Determine event theme • Determine the event budget • Invite attendees • Publicize • Set event agenda • Confirm all plans • Set up event • Execute event • Follow – up
Set your goals • It is important to set realistic goals for your event. Goals should be set in terms of attendees and the desired event outcome. • Goal of attendance • How many people do you want to participate in your event? • Goal of outcome • What do you want the outcome of your event to be / what do you want people to think of your event?
Define your audience • Clearly define who you want to attend your event. This will contribute in the later steps such as theme and venue. • Having a good understanding of your target audience will prevent common complaints by attendees
Determine date, time and venue for event • Selecting the date, time and venue that will work with your target audience. You want an event that will fit in their schedules as well as a venue that they will feel comfortable in. • Contact the venue as soon as you can! Most venues for events require ample time for booking.