Education, Trends and Technology

The event planning industry is becoming more and more popular in the workforce, Entertainment Industry, and Social Environment.  Event Planners are becoming more of a high demand. The higher the demand the more competitive the industry will become. Love Jonz Soiree Inc. has been working to develop a brand and become one of the most reputable event planning and management company in the industry.

As a recent graduate of Fullsail University I have learned that through research and development of our business plan I know the importance of understanding the industry. I know who to stand out form my competition and how to identify what new current trends and technology will enter the market of my choice. I have learned that the event planning industry is rapidly growing and flourishing throughout the world.  The Event Planning industry is a billion dollar industry with many sub section that allow event planners to tap into the market by focusing on one area or all areas.

Although we are to believe the event planning industry will survive the economic depression. What the event planning industry wont get away from is the consistent change in trends and technology.  A lot of Event planners are now focusing on some of the technology. While most industries have become a paperless environment, the event planning industry will began to use more paperless technologies.

According to a article about The Latest Trends in EventPlanning, The Meeting Planners Guide reports that

“Technology is the way to go for the modern event planner. Most event planners are going high tech and developing softwares that enable the event attendees to get an idea of the event online, even before the event starts. Attendees are able to select their meals and even meet other event participants online before the start of the big show.”

In addition to the change in technology event planners will become more familiar with one of the newest trend call “GO-GREEN”. Going Green was design to for business owner to offer a more environmental friendly setting. Go Green is becoming more and more popular in the Event planning industry. Offering a Green environment can mean more business. Knol  BETA put out an article which list the 10 steps to a greener Event. The more Green is introduce to our society the more popular Green will become all industries. This will be a winning service for event planners to provide, it not only helps the environment but also is appeal to the new modern market.

References:
http://themeetingplannersguide.com/latest-trends-in-event-planning/
http://knol.google.com/k/regonline-marketing/event-planners-its-time-to-go-green/qfywfpljrkfe/7#

It takes money to Make money!!!

It takes money to make money in every aspect of owning a business. This is something I was taught in my undergrad program. This is something I am currently learning in my masters program. We all have dreams and visions and if you are an aspiring business owner you will need financing to bring those dreams and visions to life.

With the right business plan, Elevator Pitch you can obtain the right amount of financing and funds from investors who are just as inspired as you are to see your plan come to life.

There is funding for individuals from all economical class. For those who wish to seek funding and are low income in family size Opportunity Finance is an institute that provides private funding to individuals that come from many disadvantages communities.

http://www.opportunityfianance.net

Another funding for individuals with economical issues and distress communities would be Economic Development Administration E.D.A. The findings from this source is granted quarterly. EDA also has a trade and investment program which is to promote the Obama Administration’s Export Initiative.

http://www.eda.gov

There are many, many other companies that provide small business seminars and class about financing, and how to obtain financing and grants to fund their business. To qualify for some of these loans Income, Credit, and region can sometimes determine whether or not you will receive funding. Some lenders require you to have your business plan prepared and a host of other documents.

Disadvantages to some of the lending websites are the limitations for what you can and cannot due once the lender approves the funds. Then you the Advantages for using certain lenders such as low income, families that live in distressed communities.

My advice to new small business owners who wish to obtain funding is to make sure you do research, attend seminars that are available to individuals who wish to start up a business. As I stated in the beginning of the blog in order to be successful and in order to make money you must have a solid business plan and access to investors and funding.

Listed below you will find a host of websites that provides grants and funding for small business owners.

·               http://wwww.opportunityfianance.net/

·               http://www.microenterproseworks.org

·               http://www.cdfi.org/

·               http://cfed.org/

·               http://www.eda.gov/

·               http://www.fistnations.org/default2.asp?id=69

·               http://www.oweesta.org/

References:

www.instantcreditapproval.com Retrieved January 14, 2012