Thursday, May 17, 2018

5 Tips to Stay on Your Diet at a Social Event

A family birthday dinner on Sunday, a business event on Tuesday, a fundraiser on Friday – and you're trying to diet. Don't give up: You can keep your weight-loss plans on track with even the busiest social calendar.

1.Never arrive hungry.

2.Be polite, but firm, when turning down food.

3.Avoid temptation.

4.Invite a healthy diet date.

5.Manage your overall calendar.

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Am I Too Old For DJing?

As long as you love music and you have a passion for sharing that music with others, then no, you can never be too old for DJing (or for music, for that matter!). Age is a factor in DJing, but it’s only one piece of a larger puzzle where things like experience, taste, style, technical and people skills fit in. In fact, you’re more likely to find “older” artists (ie folk beyond the age of 30) as DJs or music producers compared to Top 40 chart superstars, most of who still can’t shake off the yoke of outdated youth stereotypes.

10 Tips Event Planners Need for Success

Finding success for event planners is a long process. You must build a reputation, showcase that you can pull off events that are amazing, and all this while, keep the connections you make on the market. This is not something that happens overnight. However, for event planners who are looking to ensure they are successful, we have combined a few tips to help you out!

Always Have a Backup Plan

Preparation is Key

You Must Love Planning Events

Have Flexibility

Are you Adaptable?

Have Resources

Always Stay Calm

Have a Vision

Detail Orientated

Have a Sense of Humility

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

6 Effective Time Management Tips for Busy Event Planners

Event season is upon us. Whether it be for conferences, meetings, internal events or even weddings, event planners are at their busiest. So how does an event planner survive event season? They take simple time management steps to make event season a little easier, and run a little smoother.

1. Work towards your goals

2. Plan ahead & plan for the unknown

3. Don’t be afraid to delegate

4. Minimize distractions

5. Make time for yourself

6. Don’t be afraid to say no

Monday, May 14, 2018

The Dos & Don’ts Of DJing For Free

In an ideal world we’d all be paid according to our worth, but we all know that’s not the case.

Do: Research who’s making money from a gig

Do: Make mixes to reach many audiences

Do: Interviews on the radio

Don’t: Be afraid to cross-promote

Do: Give songs to compilations

Do: Make it for a good cause

Do: Negotiate your guarantee up front

Don’t: Skip the contract

Do: Get a booking agent (eventually)

Do: Get your expenses covered

Don’t: Expect too much (especially when you’re first starting out)

8 Tips for Filming Your Next Event

Whether you’re a production crew filming an event, are hosting an event and want to capture it yourself or are organizing an event and working with a production team, these tips will help you stay organized and make the most of your shoot.

1. Have a schedule

2.—But don’t stick to it

3. Keep interviews short and sweet

4. Don’t be afraid to direct

5. Gear up

6. Don’t forget about sound

7. Select as you go

8. Shoot ahead