Expectations for corporate events shift over time. Twin Cities-based event planners and hosts share out-of-the-box ideas to surf the changing tides.

Organizational skills, creativity and knowledge about the field top the list of things you need to start a successful event planning business. Add to that the ability to communicate effectively, ...

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 ...

Identify a clear purpose for the event. First, establish who your audience is and then plan accordingly. Secondly, hold a planning meeting to outline with your team the core objectives and outcomes of ...

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 ...

Expect the unexpected. That could be the motto of every event coordinator. Most event planners agree there's no such thing as a typical day. Just ask Carol Rosen, a certified special events planner ...