It’s a new week, so that means a new blog post! Today, The Debonair Team decided that it would be valuable to focus on the importance of having experienced staff and vendors working your events.Putting an event seems simple enough sometimes, however we can confirm there is a lot more going on behind the scenes than meets the eye. Two overlooked aspects of event planning are 1) who works the event, and how they must have experience, and 2) The importance of vendors – vendor relationships are built over time and properly managed, collaborated and mastered to help clients create unique experiences, custom to their needs through food, beverage, entertainment and more. So, let’s get started!
Why is staffing important at events?
When working with an events team like Debonair, you get access to a team of event staff that are professional, knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to event execution. Staff like ours will appropriately represent your company, brand or organization while also allowing you, the client, to enjoy the event and leave the work to us! On top of this, event staff must be reliable and flexible. Because our team deals with various types of organizations and companies, that means our events are completely different every time. Because of this, it’s crucial that our team is flexible and knowledgeable so they can help attendees with any questions that arise. Having reliable staff is detrimental to an event’s success. When hiring staff that is outside of an events team or agency, they may not know exactly what is needed from the event planner or the event itself. Having reliable staff can reduce the workload on a planner and allow them to oversee the entire event.
What about vendors?
Reliable vendors are a key part of events. Having a reliable network of vendors that has access to exactly what you need to create your vision can make or break an event. There is no way we can create an event without the help of many, we have worked hard over the year building and strengthening relationships with a plethora of vendors all over the world. Mistakes happen all the time at events, but even if it may be the mistake of a hired vendor, it’s a reflection on the event management team. It is important to go in as a team mentality, we never point blame, if one aspect fails, we all do. Which is why we strive for success in ALL aspects of an event. Whether it’s finding the perfect cuisines for your gala, or trying to find appropriate entertainment for your company’s work retreat, our team goes beyond just Debonair. We’ve built everlasting relationships over the years that help us continue to grow as a company.
No matter the event type, it’s always important to identify the importance of having great staff and vendors. Whether it’s simply having someone to help your attendees with any questions or concerns or creating experiences through food or entertainment, properly managed and hosted events always push the envelope for a great moment.
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