April showers bring May flowers, but April showers can also ruin an event’s vibe. So be sure to have a rain or contingency plan. Here some things to think about when creating your back-up plan if you are hosting an event outside.

The thought of speaking to a group – at a wedding, rehearsal dinner, retirement party, funeral, department meeting, company event … you name it – petrifies a lot of people. Yet, short of fleeing town or faking an appendectomy, we occasionally have to do it.

We can make check lists all day long about what is needed for an upcoming event. But before you start making check lists for the physical things, be sure you’re clear on the purpose and a few other key factors before moving forward. Events in general are great, but without purpose it will lack in its execution.

So wedding season is upon us. We’ve been getting a lot of questions from my brides-to-be about centerpieces and decoration. But even if you aren’t planning a wedding the same rules apply for events in general.

A lot of what makes a wedding is the wedding reception itself. The decorations, including the centerpieces, play a major part in setting the stage, so to speak. It’s one of the pieces that ties in the entire experience and one of things that is often overlooked.

When time is of the essence for everyone nowadays, hosting a meeting that seems like a waste of time is just about the most opposite thing you can do to try to keep people engaged in the task at hand. So, instead, run an effective meeting that leave people feeling energized.

No matter where you lie on the eco-friendly spectrum, there are little to big things you can do to make your event more sustainable. This doesn’t mean you have to go digging through your recyclables, but switching up a few things earlier in the planning process can make a lasting statement.

Here are a few tricks to help you tackle those goals before this month is out.

The holidays are a great time to show gratitude and appreciation through holiday cards and gifts. Choose effective and impactful gifts on behalf of your business to get the best bang for your buck. 

Company holiday parties are a time to show appreciation and allow your team to get to know each other a little bit better. Also included: Holiday Party Dos & Do'ts!

Still on the fence about whether or not to send out holidays cards this year? Technology has streamlined our communication but has lost some of the personal touches along the way. Here’s a few reasons to keep the snail mail alive.

With the holiday music already playing on the radios and Thanksgiving just a week away, here are just some ideas you, your family or even your business can do to give thanks and thankfully give throughout the holidays:

So we’ve got a new President-elect. Regardless of your political views or who you voted for, there are a few take-aways that can be applied to your business from our soon-to-be president’s victory speech and his opponent’s concession speech.

As a business owner, here are some things to reflect on and evaluate for your business growth. 

Here are the personal experiences from three couples and what they gained from working with a coordinator for their special day. 

Familiar with the ‘Color of the Year’? Didn’t think there was one? Have you hear of Pantone? Pantone declares the ‘Color of the Year’.

Curating a perfect menu for you event can be delicious and fun, but it can also be difficult to narrow it down and mix and match everything with all the food and drink options available. Food is such an essential part of every event and trying to balance your budget with guests’ palates can be overwhelming.

Regardless of your industry, business research is very important. Business itself is a beast. With technology and other factors playing into your business everyday, keeping up can sometimes seem burdensome. However, you can also use these same burdensome factors to your advantage. 

Escandar Group is changing it up this week and taking a moment to appreciate.