Life of the Party

Event planners are responsible for the entire event, from inception to cleanup. Think you're up to the challenge? Here's a partial list of their duties:

• Selecting sites

• Planning budgets

• Coordinating reservations

• Negotiating for group room rates and transportation

• Negotiating for complimentary services and products, including rooms, cars and upgrades

• Scheduling speakers and entertainers

• Coordinating food and beverages

• Creating agendas

• Producing promotional and printed materials

• Arranging for audiovisual support

• Printing name badges

• Setting up rooms

• Organizing guest programs

• Shipping

Source: Meeting Professionals International