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Event Budgeting Guide: How to Stay on Budget and Avoid Hidden Costs

Event Budgeting Guide: How to Stay on Budget and Avoid Hidden Costs

June 10, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt

Budgeting is a massive part of event planning and often the aspect that causes the most stress for event planners. Budgets rarely go over by accident. Instead planners tend to overspend because of poor planning, underestimating costs and hidden fees that get... learn more

How to Track Attendance at Events: Best Methods & Top Tools

How to Track Attendance at Events: Best Methods & Top Tools

June 03, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt

Many event organizers still rely on manual check-in processes and outdated attendance tracking tools. The time and effort it takes to mark attendees off using a printed list or spreadsheet increases the likelihood of data entry errors and admittance bottlenecks.To... learn more

Best Event Ticketing Software for Hassle-Free Registrations

Best Event Ticketing Software for Hassle-Free Registrations

May 20, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy

Selling tickets is an integral part of event management.However, many ticketing platforms charge high fees or complicate the process by requiring extra steps.What event organizers need is an efficient ticketing solution that can handle multiple ticket types, payment... learn more

Free Conference Planning Template to Organize Your Event Effortlessly

Free Conference Planning Template to Organize Your Event Effortlessly

May 06, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt

If you don't take a structured approach to event planning, you run the risk of your conference being disrupted by last-minute chaos.Simple yet important details can easily slip through the cracks—things like making venue deposit payments, arranging for on-site... learn more

How to Use Google Forms for Event Registration: A Complete Guide

How to Use Google Forms for Event Registration: A Complete Guide

April 22, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy

Many event planners head to Google Forms for event registration. It's free, easy to set up, and user-friendly for attendees.But while Google Forms is great for simple sign-ups, it lacks advanced automation, has limited branding and integration options, and doesn’t... learn more

How EventCreate Works: From Event Setup to Post-Event Analytics in 8 Steps

How EventCreate Works: From Event Setup to Post-Event Analytics in 8 Steps

April 15, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy

For many event planners, it’s the norm to juggle multiple tools for registration, ticketing, attendee management and email communication. This can mean switching between multiple platforms just to manage a single event. This scattered approach can quickly become... learn more

21 Event Engagement Ideas to Keep Attendees Hooked

21 Event Engagement Ideas to Keep Attendees Hooked

April 08, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt

For many event planners, getting people to attend is the easy part. Engaging attendees beyond passive listening, however, is harder than it sounds.The problem is that many events lack interactive elements, leading to low engagement, minimal networking, or worse—bored... learn more

The Only 12 Corporate Event Themes You Need To Know About

The Only 12 Corporate Event Themes You Need To Know About

March 25, 2026 | Written by: Emma Larj

A unique and interesting theme can be the difference between a memorable and engaging corporate event and one that’s forgotten a day later.But finding the right corporate event theme can be tricky.You want to make sure your event is engaging and stands out, but you... learn more

Conference Planning: A Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

Conference Planning: A Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

March 11, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy

Organizing a conference can energize your industry, build brand authority, and generate potential business. However, managing the complex logistics of corporate event planning while staying within budget and optimizing attendee engagement can feel like a mammoth... learn more

How To Create a Workshop: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success

How To Create a Workshop: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success

February 25, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt

So you’re thinking about putting on a workshop. You have a broad concept of what you want to teach and an idea of who you want to teach it to. But maybe you’re a little stuck on where to go next.How do you get the word about your workshop? What's the easiest way to... learn more

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