Jeffrey Jackson, owner of The Party Redux Showcase, discusses aspects of successful event planning.
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Seriously???!
You’ve either heard it from others or said it yourself. This has become a more common response when things just don’t add up in our minds or align with our expectations. Perhaps you’ve even said it to yourself…thoughtfully. Let’s say that you’ve thought seriously about a major upcoming life event, for example, a key b...
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The Special Event for Business
“This will be the event of the year…. the party to surpass all before it… an experience like none other.” For the uninitiated business event planner, the reality is that you’ll probably get a headache trying to focus on what you really want, compared to what you can afford or are willing to spend. There are so many th...
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Top 10 Ways to Save on Event Costs in 2014— #3 Cater the Menu
We previously discussed venue selection (#2 Choose Your Office, Small or Outdoor Venue), which has implications on how you cater the menu. Let's take for example an outdoor venue. Being outdoors, makes sit down tables optional and allows for a simpler and less expensive menu such as barbecue, boiled crabs, pig roast o...
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Ten Ways to Save in 2014
#2. Choose Your Office, or Small or Outdoor Venues When it comes to saving money on an event venue, the old Wizard of Oz saying is true, there is no place like home. Your office or home turf is a wonderful place to sell and/or entertain clients, and with some help, it can be transformed in ways you may not initially i...
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Ten Ways to Save on Event and Meeting Cost in 2014
The Big Picture— During 2014, turn your annual get together into a party, or even the event of your social season. We all know how expensive great parties and events can be. So over the next ten months of 2014, I'll collect and share thoughts on how you can manage those costs. If you have experience with other ideas,...
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Millennials Let Go of Cookie Cutter Products and Services and Embrace DIY
Millennial’s, those between 17-34 years old, are a part of a major consuming group that is 77.5 million strong, with up to $2Billion in spending influence. They have matured during the social age of personal gratification — instantly. Businesses serving Millennials, such as Jeffery Jackson Enterprises Inc. (JJEI), rea...
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2014 Holiday Planning? Save the Date Now!
Now is the time to plan those holiday parties and other social gatherings. So get out your calendars and pick the dates for the small or large events or simpler meet ups you’ll host. Whether for those business clients you want to entertain or family members send a semi-formal invitation or quick e-mail save-the-date a...
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A Chef’s Special
At The Party ReduX Showcase, We Put the SPECIAL in Special Events! Read on as our associate Paulette Strand discusses this very issue, as a Chef. “A special satisfaction comes to a chef when their hard work and creativity in the kitchen is appreciated. As a professional you always want to please your clients, after al...
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