ACCED-I Tradeshow Coming Up
Event Guru Software will be exhibiting during the next Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I) conference March 29 – April 1 in Providence, RI. This annual conference attracts hundreds of collegiate conference professionals from all over North America and beyond to network and learn about the latest industry trends. The conference features a variety of educational sessions for new and experienced conference and events professionals including: Keynote Addresses Concurrent General Sessions Special...
read moreOnline Form Streamlines Inquiry Process
If you are struggling to keep up with the phone calls and emails from inquisitive individuals asking about your venue, we have the answer. Check out Event Guru Software’s easy to use online form to automate the process from start to finish. The flexible form will seamlessly tie into your existing website and will automatically load into the Event Guru software creating a new event record. An automated workflow and notification feature keeps the customer and your staff informed when their event has been approved or denied. Add specific...
read moreEGS Interfaces with Outlook and Google Calendars
Now Event Guru Software can share scheduling information with two of the most popular calendar platforms on the market, Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook. This new interface is a live feed so you can share your venue’s schedule with anyone you want keeping everyone in the loop. Check availability from your mobile device, invite people to attend the event, and keep your busy schedule organized. This extension will make spreading the word about your venue’s events simple and easy.
read moreFive Ways Event Professionals Can Lower Their Stress Levels During Their Next Big Event
Event managers are forced to wear many different hats. The amount of different responsibilities is often what attracts event managers to the profession. However, it’s also a main cause of stress. One second an event manager may be dealing with the stresses of a designing a complex room lay out and the next is spent worrying about whether or not the caterer has two vegan meal options. Staying level-headed and learning how to properly manage stress is one of the most important jobs of any event manager. Today, we put together some helpful ways...
read moreFour Common Mistakes Event Organizers Make
There’s no question that managing an event takes a lot of work. There are so many different moving pieces involved; things could get hectic very quickly. No event is perfect; there are going to be things that go wrong. The goal is to ensure your attendees don’t realize it when that curve ball is thrown and the situation is taken care of as soon as possible. Things will happen, but we want to make sure you don’t commit any unforced errors that could have been avoided. Here are a few of the most common mistakes event organizers make: Not...
read moreChoosing Software that Creates an Optimal Event Registration Process
As with most things in business, first impressions are very important. The registration process is usually the first time attendees interact with your event. If the process is seamless and simple, this is usually a good sign that the organizers know what they’re doing and will deliver an engaging and informative time. So then the question becomes what does an optimal event registration process look like? Let’s examine this for a minute. Back in the old days of event registration, organizers would send paper invitations to prospective...
read moreHow the Right Software Can Enhance Collaboration within Your Event Team
Planning and organizing an event can be a stressful process – especially when there are many different people involved. During the initial phases of planning an event, the team is usually pretty small. But as things start to get settled on and the event gets closer, the team tends to grow. This makes having the right strategy for collaboration all the more important. Too many cooks in the kitchen doing their own thing will only create confusion and mistakes. How Does Event Management Software Improve Collaboration? Managing event...
read moreHow Event Guru Software Creates the Most Affordable Software Option for Venues
Everyone has a budget where they will have to make difficult decisions to get the most value for their buck. We’ve all heard the phrase “you get what you pay for,” but is there a way to get quality and not go broke doing it? This is a concern every venue has when it comes to purchasing event management software. Event management software is a must for any venue that wants to provide the best possible experience to their clients. A standard event solution offers quick and easy meeting, dining and lodging inventory and reservations,...
read moreCatch EGS at the ACUHO-I Biz Ops Conference
The Event Guru Software team will be exhibiting during the ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference Wednesday, October 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. They will be sharing a booth with their partner, Unique Venues, for this upcoming conference. The ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference is the conference home of professionals involved in the operational aspects of housing and residence life communities. This unique annual event gathers staff from areas such as assignments and occupancy, information technology, marketing, conference services,...
read moreNew Registration and Ticketing Solution Unveiled
Event Guru Software is now offering online registration and ticketing services for venues looking for a way to improve the customer experience and generate a new revenue stream. EGS COO, Mark Williams, said, “We have been working very hard to design an intuitive registration and ticketing solution for our customers. This solution offers venues a flexible, user-friendly tool to manage the entire process from start to finish.” Event Guru Software Registration is designed to help make your events look professional and polished....
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