ARE YOUt Responsible for organising events?

t Thinking of running company events to help increase revenue and connection with your clients?

t Restricted by budget to employ a professional event manager for each of your events?

t Not sure if you are missing vital steps in the event planning process?

t Not sure where to start when planning an event?

t Fearful that your event will fail? Damaging both yours and the company’s reputation?

Once you understand our proven framework you can apply this to all of your events. We call it 5 P’s and a Duck, find out why…

During Day 1 we will cover:

STEP 1: PURPOSEHere we will help you define your key objectives and tailor your event specifically to your purpose and audience.

STEP 2: PLACE Learn how to select the perfect venue for your event and most importantly learn how to read and understand proposals, get tips on how to negotiate your final contract and ensure you are getting value for money.

STEP 3: PEOPLE We will take you through the importance of using a well worded and presented invitation to entice guests, convey important information and capture all the details you need. We will also help you to understand the importance of following up with your guests and help you create strategies to ensure they attend.

During Day 2 we will cover:

STEP 4: PREPAREThis is where we take you through a checklist of important points to consider during the organisation of events, including… Audio Visual requirements, run sheets, timelines, floor plans, maps and parking details, presentations, guest speakers, sound checks, themeing, entertainment, budgets, background music, name badges, dietary requirements, catering, gifts, travel, accommodation, etc.

STEP 5: DUCK FACE Learn how to have the ultimate ‘Duck Face’ and be prepared for anything on the day...because anything CAN happen and it probably WILL!

STEP 6: PROVE ROI Did you meet your objectives? Did your guests leave with the impression you wanted them to? What did you do really well? What can you do to improve future events?

Introducing 5P’s and a Duck Our 2-day training program designed to help you create and run successful business events.

As a result of doing the course you will:

t Plan events in less time

t Learn our proven framework so none of the vital steps are missed

t Learn to negotiate and save money

t Attract the right type of people to your event

t Learn how to apply contra deals and sponsorship

t Have a host of cost saving ideas and methods

t Learn to run successful events that meet your objectives

The training includes:

• 2 full days of interactive learning, covering each of the 6 essential steps

• Intimate groups of no more than 15 people

• Practical workshop environment where you get to focus on an upcoming event – by the end you will have

a personal road map to help you execute your event like a pro

• 1 half day familiarisation tour of our favourite Melbourne venues, learn the art of getting the best value

from a venue site inspection

• Comprehensive training manual to help you plan your event from start to finish - inclusive of checklists,

templates and handy hints so you can revisit ideas and strategies for future events

ThE DETAILS:

Dates: Thursday 14th and Thursday 21st March 2013

Time: 9am - 5pm

Venues: Thursday 14th March @ The Olsen Hotel 641 Chapel Street, South Yarra

Thursday 21st March @ The Cullen Hotel 164 Commercial Road, Prahran

Catering: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided

Cost: $1,250 + GST

(places in the program are by application only)

WE gUARAnTEE

YOU WILL SAVE YOUR

InVESTmEnT In TImE AnD In bUDgET

SAVIng IDEAS, OR YOUR

mOnEY bACK.

when you are clear about the objectives of your event and have a process that takes you from start to finish, your event becomes fun. with our practical advice and proven strategies you will learn how to create and run successful events while continuing to perform in your job or business.

at venues 2 events we believe that as humans we have never been so technologically connected, yet so alone. we believe in the power

of face to face events and bringing people together.