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Online event registration software: own, open-source or paid solutions – pros and cons (part 2: open-source solution)
In the previous post, we described the most important elements related to the development of custom online event registration software. Today’s entry is entirely devoted to the description of the advantages and disadvantages of free (or little paid) open source solutions. [...]Read more
The power of a checklist (part 1) – why the event manager needs a checklist?
There isn’t any better source of information about the power of checklists than in “The Checklist Manifesto” by Atul Gawande – a surgeon, a longtime author of articles in the journal The New Yorker, an outstanding speaker and researcher on health issues. The [...]Read more
Trainer wanted – how to find a lecturer/speaker who will attract crowds to your event?
The current training industry is huge, and people interested in participating in a conference, training course or workshop can choose from a rich offer, properly regardless of the specialization. For organizers of this type of events, making the offer more attractive becomes an [...]Read more
Online event registration software: own, open-source or paid solution – pros and cons (part 1: own solution)
By choosing to use in your organization an online event registration software, you can choose not only from many different software suppliers but also different technological solutions. In principle, you should consider three options: development of your custom registration [...]Read more
Event management – in search of an ideal software
The goal of a well-designed online event management software is to simplify and facilitate the work of the event organizer. The offer of available tools for managing events is huge. Currently, there are both the simplest applications and multi-tasking „all-in-one” platforms on [...]Read more
7 most common mistakes event organizers make while planning the events
One of the strategic stages of organizing events is their planning. The more carefully the event manager prepares for it, the fewer surprises will pop up during organization phase of the event. When planning an event, however, it’s easy to make mistakes that complicate [...]Read more
Event management – how to find the perfect venue for an event?
Finding the right place where your event can take place can consume a lot of time. When to start searching for the right place? Where to start? In general, it is worth to proceed as soon as possible to seek the ideal venue, but not earlier than you know the budget, the estimated [...]Read more
Summertime and the training industry – build a strategy while relaxing in a deck chair
If you are not the organizer of typically holiday events: training camps, festivals, concerts, and your professional activity focus on the organization of educational conferences, workshops or training courses, probably the rhythm of your work begins to slow down. The madness of [...]Read more
Event manager – what is so attractive in this job?
Event management is a job with many challenges. It requires long hours of engagement, strategic thinking, team management and problem-solving skills, crisis management, etc. However, many people dream of such a job. What attracts people working in the event industry for this kind [...]Read more