Your straightforward guide for planning and running an event

Whether you want to break into this burgeoning industry, or you simply need to plan an event and don't know where to start, there's something for all would-be event planners in Event Management For Dummies. Packed with tips, hints and checklists, it covers all aspects of planning and running an event – from budgeting, scheduling and promotion, to finding the location, sorting security, health and safety, and much more. Open the book and find:

Planning, budgeting and strategy

Guests and target audience

Promoting and marketing events

Location, venue and travel logistics

Food, drink, entertainment and themes

Security, health and safety, permissions, insurance and the like

Tips for building a career in event management