Making Events Look Good
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Small Business of the day: Events+Style
Who: Sarah Holly, 31, @eventsplusstyle
What : Events concierge that assists businesses and busy individuals create impressive events. Daily activities include meeting with clients including corporate or bride and groom, and then matching them with an appropriate venue and services in order to make their event a success.
When: January 2011
How: “I got started shadowing wedding coordinators,” said Holly. “I also worked at a high-end golf club, so I got experience through that.” Holly is currently in the works to expand her business by recruiting more event consultants to her team.
Where: San Diego , California
Biggest lesson learned from a customer: “Probably the best lesson is to make the customer’s vision a reality and make sure they’re happy throughout the process. They’ll be happy and you’ll have a lifelong customer.”
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