Comments on: 8 Reasons Why Event & Catering Business Owners Fail

By: Lavonne Fulton

Lavonne Fulton — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:11:03 +0000

The information was very helpful….just what I needed

By: The Cocktail Concierge

The Cocktail Concierge — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:20:40 +0000

This is great! I am in my first year of being a event vendor…I will set time aside today and review, put in place these stratigies…

By: RoDonna Brewster

RoDonna Brewster — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:06:52 +0000

Great article, definitely learn a few things that will be taken into my next business planning session.

By: Barbara Flamenbaum

Barbara Flamenbaum — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:37:52 +0000

Great article, Brian! Thanks!

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:59:59 +0000

An excellent article which has inspired me to visit the Event Production Show next week. I will go and investigate the ISIS stand.

Thank you.

By: Kimberley

Kimberley — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:58:56 +0000

Thank you! Very helpful to staying focused!!

By: Gina

Gina — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:06:41 +0000

Great post – and a nice refresher as we tackle the “marketing plan” for 2010.

By: David Michalowsky

David Michalowsky — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:32:37 +0000

Great article…….I have just started my own business after 20 years working for other people. I have a management background, but am creative as well., so your comments were in order and I can identify with them…..I have hired a marketing consultant , now I can ask him the right questions…..

By: Brian McGovern

Brian McGovern — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:07:44 +0000

It’s tricky to start up a business that competes with your full time employer, but it can be done. Make sure the chefs don’t “borrow” from the restaurant! One quick way to jump start a new catering business is to sponsor an event for event planners. Get in touch with the local chapter of ISES and offer to host the next big meeting. You’ll be able to meet lots of people in your market who can refer business to you. Hold a business card raffle and make sure you speak to every attendee.

By: arnie

arnie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:45:54 +0000

i’ve been working in the restaurant and some catering business for 26 years. not the kitchen but the service, and i thought about doing it by myself.. I’ve been delegated to do lots of parties done from a to z, i work in a very prestigious restaurant that does a lot of catering business too,due to the superb food that it served…. the chefs from the restaurant have picked me to lead the catering business on our own to get customers. now i now what the customers around here want for food and service we are the best. but how can i get customers with out using the customers from the restaurant.because we want to keep working in the restaurant until we can get enough business.

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