This is a question that is often asked. It sounds great and I would love to spend my day styling events but can I really make a living from it? Well the answer to that question is a resounding YES. I know that traditionally these types of roles have been seen as frivoulous, and only [...]
The amazing iPhone…again!
We have been raving about the iPhone around the office and in our blogs of late so I have to start by stating that we are definitely not on the Apple payroll (although if you are reading this Apple…we will gratefully accept all endorsement offers and if not cash, Jimmy Choo’s always work).
So [...]
Here at the Academy we have been fevourishly working away on our latest course - Certificate in Event Design. We have been approached many times from both professionals already working in the industry to new students who are looking for a creative outlet. Many of them have already looked at interior decorating courses, floral design courses and [...]
My dear readers it is with great pleasure that we write to inform you that The Knot - Australia has finally arrived. After much anticipation and a huge build up it happened last week on Monday 19th of October. The site looks fantastic and has certainly been a labour of love for all concerned. Our [...]
Last night I decided to treat my gorgeous 11 year old daughter to Gold Class at Village Cinema. We went to see Julie & Julia and it really inspired me to get up this morning and write my blog post. Just the thought that there could be 100’s of people out there reading my blog [...]
We speak to alot potential Planners through the Academy of Wedding and Event Planning and for many their main fear is starting their own business. They shudder at the thought of being out there on there own without anyone else to turn to when things get tough. It is certainly quite a daunting thought and one [...]
For any wedding or event planner marketing is always one of the biggest financial outlays. Most planners don’t have a shop front as they work virtually from home, so therefore the chance of foot traffic is non existent. This leaves you with a problem. How do you get the attention of your audience? Of course there [...]
Those of us who decide to journey into the world of business as owners of our own ventures do so for many and varied reasons. I began life as a freelancer and contractor and my primary motivation has always been the opportunity to be in charge of my own working hours and the desire to [...]
Twitterrific – a live webinar
By now most of us know something about social networking tools such as Twitter and Facebook. Here at the Australian Academy of Wedding and Event Planning we are starting to use the mediums to connect with our students and clients and in our blogs we have referred to the ways you [...]
I must apologise for not posting my regular ‘Blog of the Week’ for the last couple of weeks, but with the lead up to our impending Academy launch in the both the UK & US I have been flat out. However, I will make a concerted effort to get back on top of my Friday [...]
