Mega Mixer Monday
February 2, 2009
Plaza Club - San Antonio
5:30p-8:30p
February 2, 2009
Plaza Club - San Antonio
5:30p-8:30p
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanks for everything!
First of all...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
We want to thank our friends, clients, brides, grooms and all those who make us who we are today.
For your Thanksgiving piece of information:
Always remember the holidays are a time of appreciating your friends and family and to be thankful for everything they do for, to and through you. These are your lifelines in life and they will always be there no matter what your budget is, your progress in the planning stages or where you'll have your special event. Never be afraid to call on them as sometimes that can be the only source of reasoning!
Now...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Stick to your guns!
When ever you get a verbal agreement from someone stating they will do something for you, get it in writing.
Although Texas considers a verbal agreement a binding contract, it is always best to have it in writing. So make sure you write it down, get it in writing and if the other party tries to back out...see if you can hold to them to their word. This is not a bad thing, it is simple business as we would want to take care of our clients as well. Make sure you use that leverage when securing any business for your event.
This service is included in your event planning agreement with CRE8AD8 as our legal team will look over any agreements and make sure all vendors perform as necessary.
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
Although Texas considers a verbal agreement a binding contract, it is always best to have it in writing. So make sure you write it down, get it in writing and if the other party tries to back out...see if you can hold to them to their word. This is not a bad thing, it is simple business as we would want to take care of our clients as well. Make sure you use that leverage when securing any business for your event.
This service is included in your event planning agreement with CRE8AD8 as our legal team will look over any agreements and make sure all vendors perform as necessary.
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Requesting information...
A good piece of advice...when filling out information on various websites, put as much information as possible when it asks for comments. Most websites that you can request information through are not monitored to the n-th degree, so many times they will allow you to enter contact information as well!
What does this mean to you?
Since they are not monitored so strictly, you can put, "My name is John, looking for wedding planner in this area in $$ price range, looking to book in 4 months, want several quotes in this range and my number is 000-000-0000 and my e-mail is john@ymail.com."
The reason for this is that when you put in, "Looking to book soon." This is not enough information for some to warrant paying for the request. That's right, we PAY for them! Sometimes $1, sometimes $10! This way we know you're serious and want to be contacted. Not just "Researching." Most vendors will not contact a "Researching" or "Checking Pricing" since they are not usually buyers and could result in a "Bad Lead."
We want to make sure that you are serious about planning your event so that we do not waste your time while preparing and following up with you if you are not ready to start the planning process.
When you send a request out, it goes to more then just one person. If you're looking for a venue, keep in mind that venues offer catering, planning, lighting, etc...So now that one request turns into 4! Which could mean more information than needed and more time on your end that it takes to organize it.
It's nice to shop around, but make sure you do it reasonably and smart. Your planner should be available and should do the shopping for you as it takes less time and you're already paying for it. If you're planner doesn't want to shop around or doesn't offer you more than a few options...you should be shopping for another planner.
Another way to blast multiple vendors is checking out various programs that are add-ons to your computer and use the local magazines to compile a list. That way you can e-mail different groups and they'll love you much mroe when you can tell them where you found them! Many times, there are discounts if you find them first instead of making them pay to find you! If it costs us less, we can rebate that price or put it in our "+Box" and remember it when we can discount in certain areas.
Think of it like Vegas...if you invest in their casino, they'll start to comp you!
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
What does this mean to you?
Since they are not monitored so strictly, you can put, "My name is John, looking for wedding planner in this area in $$ price range, looking to book in 4 months, want several quotes in this range and my number is 000-000-0000 and my e-mail is john@ymail.com."
The reason for this is that when you put in, "Looking to book soon." This is not enough information for some to warrant paying for the request. That's right, we PAY for them! Sometimes $1, sometimes $10! This way we know you're serious and want to be contacted. Not just "Researching." Most vendors will not contact a "Researching" or "Checking Pricing" since they are not usually buyers and could result in a "Bad Lead."
We want to make sure that you are serious about planning your event so that we do not waste your time while preparing and following up with you if you are not ready to start the planning process.
When you send a request out, it goes to more then just one person. If you're looking for a venue, keep in mind that venues offer catering, planning, lighting, etc...So now that one request turns into 4! Which could mean more information than needed and more time on your end that it takes to organize it.
It's nice to shop around, but make sure you do it reasonably and smart. Your planner should be available and should do the shopping for you as it takes less time and you're already paying for it. If you're planner doesn't want to shop around or doesn't offer you more than a few options...you should be shopping for another planner.
Another way to blast multiple vendors is checking out various programs that are add-ons to your computer and use the local magazines to compile a list. That way you can e-mail different groups and they'll love you much mroe when you can tell them where you found them! Many times, there are discounts if you find them first instead of making them pay to find you! If it costs us less, we can rebate that price or put it in our "+Box" and remember it when we can discount in certain areas.
Think of it like Vegas...if you invest in their casino, they'll start to comp you!
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Networking...
Networking works!
So I got a call from a friend looking for a bid that really didn't seem in our usual scope of services to handle. Come to find out, we were able to put in a bid. The bid was large and for a very well recognized "party" event in San Antonio, Texas.
I have only met this person a few times and it turned into a very prosperous deal! Thanks to that person, we have been able to hire additional people and provide additional business benefits to our employees. Networking works, living proof.
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
So I got a call from a friend looking for a bid that really didn't seem in our usual scope of services to handle. Come to find out, we were able to put in a bid. The bid was large and for a very well recognized "party" event in San Antonio, Texas.
I have only met this person a few times and it turned into a very prosperous deal! Thanks to that person, we have been able to hire additional people and provide additional business benefits to our employees. Networking works, living proof.
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
Monday, November 10, 2008
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
The holidays are around the corner! No matter what holiday celebrations you decide to take on this year, make sure it's safe and you plan ahead!
As of now, about 90% of caterers are booked, about all casino companies and venues are getting full. If you have not started to plan that holiday event, start NOW! It's just about too late! Be prepared to pay prices given as demand is HIGH this year and many waited after the election.
If you have an office, we can always plan it there as well if needed. Let us know how we can help!
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
As of now, about 90% of caterers are booked, about all casino companies and venues are getting full. If you have not started to plan that holiday event, start NOW! It's just about too late! Be prepared to pay prices given as demand is HIGH this year and many waited after the election.
If you have an office, we can always plan it there as well if needed. Let us know how we can help!
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
Sunday, November 9, 2008
San Antonio Singles Get Ready!
San Antonio Singles, get ready!
CRE8AD8 will be launching a series of single events based around the quality professional singles in San Antonio!
Stay tuned and let your friends know...
-CRE8AD8.com
CRE8AD8 will be launching a series of single events based around the quality professional singles in San Antonio!
Stay tuned and let your friends know...
-CRE8AD8.com
Communication is a big part!
As many of you know better than others, communication is a big role in planning any event. I can't begin to tell you how important it is to communicate with your professional. No matter the reason or rhyme, if you do anything to your event and don't tell the professional, it could lead to large problems!
Even if it's changing the color, design, floral, entree, etc...it could cause damaging results to your event, not so much changing them, but changing them and not telling your professional! Especially if they have planned something around or related to that aspect. Planners do not like surprises that could lead to challenges unprepared for on the event date!
So please do us a favor and make sure you communicate everything with your planner...it could mean the difference between success or somewhat dismal.
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
Even if it's changing the color, design, floral, entree, etc...it could cause damaging results to your event, not so much changing them, but changing them and not telling your professional! Especially if they have planned something around or related to that aspect. Planners do not like surprises that could lead to challenges unprepared for on the event date!
So please do us a favor and make sure you communicate everything with your planner...it could mean the difference between success or somewhat dismal.
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
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