10 tips to remove the stress when planning a corporate event

Creating a successful corporate event can be nerve-wracking. But, with the right planning and support, it doesn’t have to be. Here are some top tips from Apex on how PAs can keep calm and plan on.

1. Be strategic and set defined outcomes for your events upfront; this will make it easier to meet the expectations of your attendees and your employer.
2. When it comes to events, analytics, data and ROI are increasingly important. The right tech will provide these insights for you, giving you one less thing to worry about.
3. Use social media to help promote your event and boost attendance.
4. Removing the burden from your shoulders, a good event management agency will provide an ‘engine room’ of back office services and support, bringing all elements of your event together.
5. You have a million things to do, but taking a break and stepping away from that to-do list can help you to refocus, reducing the likelihood of burnout.
6. It’s tempting to be swayed by your personal tastes, but by making decisions based on subjective reasoning, not personal bias, you’re less likely to become emotionally involved.
7. Rather than getting stressed when others don’t agree with your event ideas, take the time to rationalise each of your proposals, setting out the benefits and what they will cost to implement.
8. Short lead times and reduced budgets send stress levels through the roof! While you want to do everything you can to make your event succeed, be honest about what is and what isn’t achievable.
9. For a few hours a day, eliminate the interruptions and switch off your email. If the thought is just too terrifying, include an out-of-office message inviting those with urgent queries to call you.
10. Choose the right location. Get this right and you’ll drastically reduce problems later on.

Apex has been using their experience to create successful events for more than 25 years. Find out more about how they can help make your events a success or give the team a call today on 01625 429370.