Gilbert Shares Five Tips for Executing a Flawless and Exciting Live Event

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Custom exhibit company, Gilbert, relays five tips to help businesses run a smooth and successful event.

You work hard for months before a live event. Make sure the live event goes off without a hitch. Custom trade show exhibits, environment, and event firm, Gilbert, shares several tips to help you execute a flawless event:

1.       Start early. As much as 90% of what goes into a live event is dealt with before the event. So, give yourself enough time to prepare and organize every aspect of it. Of course, live events include surprises—it's part of their live nature. But, proper planning can minimize surprises. An effective planning process includes the establishment of a contingency plan to deal with potential issues that could lead to problems on the big day.

2.      Define your purpose. Proper planning starts with a strong sense of purpose. Why are you participating in an event? What do you hope to achieve as a result? Answer these two questions to minimize wasted efforts. Then, devote the rest of your time to executing the details of your plan.

3.      Set a budget. Set a budget at the beginning of the planning process and stick to it. You don't want to end up in a situation where, because you didn't keep track of event-prep expenses, you can't afford that last big item you need. If managing finances is difficult for you, bring someone with accounting skills into the planning process.

4.      Brief and prep everyone. Make sure everyone involved in the execution of your live event knows what to do and when to do it. Host several meetings beforehand and at least one or two mock events, if possible, to work out any kinks before going live.

5.      Work with professionals. A live event is a big deal. A lot rests on it. So, it's essential that everything goes off without a hitch. Significant returns are obtainable for those who partner with a professional events firm.

About Gilbert experiential exhibits: Gilbert is a custom trade show exhibits, environment, and event firm with over thirty years of experience and three units: Exhibition, Architectural and Live. Gilbert's team of expert craftsmen and designers have decades of experience creating exhibits and architectural spaces that optimize traffic flow and capture attention in a variety of markets. Gilbert Live handles every aspect of planning and producing promotional and corporate events.  

Media Contact:Desiree Olivera, Gilbert, 631.577.1100, dolivera@gilbertexperience.com

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