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State of the Industry – Employee Engagement

Anthony Lambatos

January 12, 2023

I recently asked a room of over 300 event professionals to raise their hand if they were experiencing a record year in terms of sales. Ninety percent...

Business & Operations

Prep Your Catering Brand for Engagement Season

Clint Elkins

December 27, 2022

‘Tis the season for engagements! The holidays are prime time for proposals, what with dazzling rings photos filling up social media timelines. For...

Business & Operations

You (Yes, You!) Need A Sabbatical From Your Business

Julianne Smith

December 20, 2022

Must be nice. That’s the number one comment that I get from colleagues when they learn that I’ve been taking a three-month sabbatical every year in...

Business & Operations

Five Team-Building Techniques to Try in 2023

Nora Sheils

December 12, 2022

A new year brings a renewed sense of motivation for organizations big and small. Though you’ll likely focus on your goals and revenue, don’t forget...

Business & Operations

Setting Expectations for the Holiday Season

Meghan Ely

December 06, 2022

Shorter days and frosty windows can only mean one thing—the holidays are upon us! Yet, for many busy event professionals, the end of the year isn’t...

Business & Operations

Having Tough Conversations With Your Employees (the Right Way)

Meghan Ely

November 28, 2022

Hiring a team and delegating your business tasks is all fun and games until something goes wrong. When a team member makes an error or creates a...

Business & Operations

How to Negotiate the Best Food Prices in 2023

Clint Elkins

November 22, 2022

With the new year upon us, many business owners are spending time creating goals and making big plans for 2023. If increased profit margins are in...

Business & Operations

Forget Work & Life Balance: Why It’s All About Integration Right Now

Hustle + Gather

November 15, 2022

The idea of work-life balance has good intentions. As creative entrepreneurs, we must protect our time and energy like our lives depend on it (...

Business & Operations

The Dream Team

Stella Rankin

October 10, 2022

We have a small and mighty sales and production team at Pinch Food Design. Their old-fashioned job title would have been 'salesperson,' but that is...

Business & Operations

You've Pivoted: Now What?

Meghan Ely

October 24, 2022

Every business owner can attest that entrepreneurship is a journey filled with highs and lows. You can go from having the best month on record to a...