This is an age old discussion and it can relate to any industry, but it is something we are all aware of within the special events industry. Whether it is the fees you charge or the fees you are being charged by your suppliers, it still comes down to Quality versus Price.
At the Academy of Wedding and Event [...]
I always have a little giggle when I am asked this question (and when I ask it myself); it so reminds me of being 20, but I guess, no matter what age we are, many of us need some re-assurance that what we are wearing is right.
As Wedding and Event Planners, getting our look ‘right’ [...]
Love is always in the air here at the Australian Academy of Wedding and Event Planning and this year, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we want YOU to be OUR Valentine.�
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But don’t expect wilting flowers and melting chocolates from us. We have something much more special in mind for you. If you have ever imagined working [...]
Over the last few weeks we have been looking at Goal Setting and I have (hopefully) guided you towards setting some achievable goals. One of the key elements of goal setting (as discussed), is the fact that to be a goal, a statement needs to be accompanied by an action. When you write a goal [...]
The girls at the Academy have some exciting news. We have recently become a sponsor of a very special charity called Helping Elsewhere. Based in India in the small hamlet of Mandrem, Goa is a small school. Two close friends of mine discovered Goa in October 2006 and after returning every 6 months decided they [...]
The big city has always held alot of charm for me and always makes me feel a certain way. I know for some people they hate the sights and sounds of the city but I can’t say that I am the same. Whenever I drive into a big city I am gripped with the same feeling of [...]
Todays blog post has been inspired by a post from another planner on Twitter. She mentioned that she was unsure of what footwear to go with to a business appointment because of the snow and it got me thinking. Should the weather dictate what we wear?
As most of you will know I am currently in [...]
Yesterday we started our ‘goal setting’ series. However before you can even begin thinking about a goal, you need to know what it is that you want. So your first task is to take some time out to complete the following (fun) activity.Â
Goal Setting Step 1 – ‘Dreamtime’
Whilst goals are not wishes and dreams, our [...]
One of my favourite weekend activities is to surround myself with the papers and over the course of the two days, work my way through them. Having lived all over Australia I have a number of newspapers I am fond of and I love that the act of reading them can be stretched out over [...]
How many times do we hear people talking about their New Year’s Resolutions? Mores to the point, how many times do they keep the resolutions they’ve made? I’m sure most of our dear readers fall into this category, I know I do. So when deciding on a New Year’s Resolution for your business try not [...]
