A complete guide for anyone wanting to organise their own event, no matter what the event, how large or small. Suitable for first time events organisers or experienced events managers, with a handy section for anyone looking for a career in events management and a comprehensive wedding planning section. This is the complete book black and white version because the book is too big to publish in colour. The colour version is available in 2 parts (1. generic events management 2. wedding planning).

Book & CD-ROM. This is the most thorough, concise, and easy-to-follow event planning book available. From the initial concept of the event to ongoing management, this book provides techniques to increase your chances of success and systems to avoid many common mistakes. It shows you dozens of ways to save time and money and introduces you to every facet of the planning process. This ultimate guidebook equips readers with new ideas, support, and creative problem-solving skills. The chapters follow the dynamics of the actual event planning process and are supported by extensive checklists and timelines. As readers undertake the complexities of daily responsibilities and tasks, the guide inspires efficiency and confidence and makes it possible to stay on track. This revised 2nd edition includes information on timely practices such as planning environmentally friendly parties, using technology applications and gadgets to orchestrate a modern event, and generating enthusiasm for your events using social media and social networking. The companion CD-ROM included with the book contains helpful checklists, worksheets, and contracts and agreements to help you co-ordinate an organised event. On the CD-ROM, you will find sample speaker agreements, timelines for planning your event, status reports, budget sheets, site selection checklists, and much more.

This bestselling all-in-one guide to the event planning business is back and better than ever, fully updated and revised to reflect the very latest trends and best practices in the industry. This handy, comprehensive guide includes forms, checklists, and tips for managing events, as well as examples and case studies of both successful and unsuccessful events. Judy Allen (Toronto, ON, Canada) is founder and President of Judy Allen Productions, a full-service event planning production company.

Renting your property can be difficult with all the legal requirements. This is a complete guide to renting out your property(s); it covers legal requirements, taxation and contracts, using agents and the options open to you, finding your own tenants etc. It also has a full inventory template and a sample contract as well as detailed information on checking tenants in and out. Even if you haven't yet got a property to let it gives you advice on purchase a buy to let property and will arm you with enough information for you to decide if becoming a landlord is for you. It has all the information you need to successfully rent out your property and is suitable for first time lets and experienced landlords. It makes a great reference guide for first time landlords and experienced landlords alike. Don't rent your property (or purchase a buy to let property) without it!

Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge. Even for the experienced planner, each event is unique. The revised third edition of this award-winning book has been expanded to include social media, social networking, cultural sensitivity, ethics and diversity. The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning is designed to assist any planner with meeting all the challenges that surround a production. Whether you find yourself in charge of one important event or you have chosen event planning as a career, you want your events to be incredibly successful and remembered for years to come. A memorable event is one that flows smoothly with every detail carefully orchestrated and meticulously produced with the participant in mind. Successful events do not just fall together; they are the result of hard work, creativity, awareness, and careful attention to detail every detail.

Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge. Even for the experienced planner, each event is unique. The revised third edition of this award-winning book has been expanded to include social media, social networking, cultural sensitivity, ethics and diversity. The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning is designed to assist any planner with meeting all the challenges that surround a production. Whether you find yourself in charge of one important event or you have chosen event planning as a career, you want your events to be incredibly successful and remembered for years to come. A memorable event is one that flows smoothly with every detail carefully orchestrated and meticulously produced with the participant in mind. Successful events do not just fall together; they are the result of hard work, creativity, awareness, and careful attention to detail -- every detail.

Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge even for the experienced planner for each event is unique. This book is designed to empower any planner to meet all challenges that surround a production.