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What to do when you’re out of your element

Let’s say you’ve arranged a meeting with a potential client. There have been a few rudimentary email exchanges outlining what they have in mind, but the face-to-face chat will formalise their needs and expectations. You walk into said meeting and find yourself discussing a forthcoming celebration with people of a culture you’re unfamiliar with, and the event will incorporate traditions that you’ve never even heard of. What do you do? You have a mouth: use it The most important thing ...

The Ins and Outs of Cultural Events & Weddings: We’ve Done The Homework So You Don’t Have To. Part 2

[Click here for Cultural Events Part One if you missed it] Opening up your events business to cultural celebrations is to introduce it to an exotic array of colourful customs and traditions that will enrich both your event knowledge and business. These customs often have a deeply rooted spiritual or emotional significance often involving beautifully decorated clothing, lavish decorations and mouth-watering food (that you will probably be able to try). It is pure respect, to have a basic understanding of ...

The Ins and Outs of Cultural Events: We’ve Done The Homework So You Don’t Have To

It is all very well offering cultural events and weddings but you need to have done your homework in order to know what to expect and more importantly, what to offer. Being able to discuss such topics in initial meetings will demonstrate a certain empathy for different customs that will definitely bare you in good stead when finalizing business. The key is not to be false in your actions. Don’t offer cultural events just for the money it may ...