Tips on selecting a corporate planner

Finding a trusted corporate planner is a very difficult task to day. It takes a lot from all the levels of the management. I was asked to find the guidelines to find a good corporate planner, as we are planning to conduct a corporate event by the end of this year. I found very useful info for us and that might be helpful to you in finding a good corporate planner.

Lets begin……...

1. Guarantee: Does the planner offer a complete guarantee for the event right from the scratch? If No, hang up your phone and call one who does.
2. Timing of the meetings: Corporate planners generally prefer to plan the meetings and other events according to their own convenience. Be careful with this.
3. Testimonies: Read the testimonies on their web site and promotional materials and have a check with that.
4. Entertainment and Give-Away: While most planners generally have a set program, most will do their best to include any special requests you may have. A pro will provide some entertainment at the end of the event.
5. Written Communication: Professional corporate performers will provide you with an invoice via mail, email, or fax, to avoid any confusion in regarding to the date, time, address, or requirements for your event/meeting.
6. At least 5-10 years of professional experience.
7. Do they have an up-to-date web site? It is true, having a web site does not guarantee the entertainer is good, but this is one sign of someone who is serious about their business
8. A professional will customize each meeting/program accordingly (keeping in mind the occasion, purpose, objectivity, delegation).
9. Fees: Many HR directors call entertainers asking for price quotes, looking for the least expensive corporate entertainment rate in the area. In most cases you receive what you pay for. When you hire an entertainer, price is definitely an indicator of a few things. The lower the price, the more likely the agency is not a pro and not as experienced, and the quality of the meeting/event.

Hope this will help you also in catching a professional corporate planner. See you back with more interesting stuff.