In the detailed, and often fun world of event planning, the decision to hire a professional can easily be seen as an unnecessary expense. Many people believe that handling the logistics and details on their own will save money in the long run. However, what many fail to consider are the hidden costs associated with not bringing in an experienced event planner, like BIG DEAL Company. The effects can extend far beyond the initial budget, affecting both the success of the event and the long-term reputation of the organization. One of the most tangible impacts of forgoing an event planner is the potential for overspending. Hiring a skilled event planner can actually save money. We know this sounds counterintuitive, but professionals possess extensive networks and negotiating skills, enabling us to secure better deals on venues, catering, and other essential services. Without this expertise, your business may find itself paying a premium for services that could have been obtained at a lower cost. In other words, we’ve got the hookup on great pricing. Moreover, the value of time cannot be overstated….seriously. Planning an event demands a significant investment of time, effort, and resources that could be better spent on building your business. A dedicated event planner, adept at managing timelines and coordinating logistics, can streamline the planning process and ensure that the event runs seamlessly. The true return on investment (ROI) becomes evident when considering the impact on the success of the event itself. BIG DEAL Company brings creativity, innovation, and attention to detail to the table, transforming an ordinary event (yawn) into an extraordinary one (hooray). From thematic designs to engaging entertainment options, our expertise will enhance the overall experience, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. In contrast, a poorly executed event can tarnish the reputation of your organization and hinder your ability to draw in future attendees or clients. When your event is a smash hit you will enhance your brand image, foster positive relationships with stakeholders, and generate valuable word-of-mouth marketing. The cost of not hiring an event planner like BIG DEAL Company extends far beyond the immediate financial investment. It involves missed opportunities, overspending, and the potential for a tarnished reputation. The next time you’re preparing to plan the next company event remember that your ROI isn’t just in dollars but also in time, success, image, and future opportunities. As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC
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BIG DEAL Company - Serving Colorado & WyomingFor over 17 years, BIG DEAL Company (formerly My Big Day) has been creating events for clients to enjoy up and down the front range of Colorado! Our 16 team members have assisted with events and event marketing for the most outstanding events you can think of! From conferences to concerts, retreats to grand openings, awards ceremonies to trade shows --- and everything in between! Yes, we travel! Denver to Laramie --- and across the USA. We are grateful for all of the experiences we have had with remote planning and event ideation! Below are some examples of our work. Build a Backpack Challenge - Team Building and Fundraiser for employees of DBC Irrigation, Colorado. Location: Broomfield, CO Hundreds of employees participated in a multi-part, interactive experience for a good cause! Montgomery Gentry Concert - A fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and Open House Event. Over 400 guests gathered to celebrate and donate! Over 100K raised. Location: Windsor, CO Women's Conference/ Mountain Retreat - Over 50 Women from across the US gathered for a motivational conference in Breckenridge, CO. The experience included a photo shoot, activities, team building and a schedule filled with thoughtful ways to connect. Leann Rimes Concert - An incredible evening with top talent and thoughtful touches. We were responsible for all event elements to make the evening unforgettable. Location: Greeley, CO Denver Museum Team Building Luncheon - We had the honor of putting together a fun day filled with trivia and games to celebrate community and team connectedness in Denver. Location: Downtown Denver Travel Team Building and Company Retreat - A jam-packed experience and fun getaway for the entire Slate360 sales team in Santa Barbara, CA. We are thrilled to provide white glove, custom services to clients who want to relax and enjoy their getaway! As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC As supporters of businesses big and small, we love the opportunity to support others through education. Our CEO, Christine Forster, presented a training session to the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center of Colorado today.
You can follow them online to watch training sessions from BIG DEAL Company and other community supporters! CLICK HERE The end of the year is not just a time for holiday festivities and celebrations - it’s also a critical period for nonprofits. It is so critical, that on average, nonprofits raise 26% of their annual revenue in December! A well-executed year-end campaign can set the tone for the upcoming year and provide essential resources for the organization. Nonprofit organizations must pay attention to their fundraising targets during this crucial time. Slash 26% out of anyone’s budget, and the results would be dire! So, what makes an end-of-year campaign a hit and successful? BIG DEAL Company has led multiple successful end-of-year campaigns, and here is what we have found to be some key elements for success:
Donor-Centric Approaches It is always helpful to remember that your donors are the heroes. Successful campaigns pull donors along on a journey, showing how their contributions make a difference. Donors like to see their dollars at work and feel like they are making a difference. Lifting up donors during an end-of-year campaign is also key. Personalized thank-you notes and shout-outs on social media can go a long way in making your supporters feel loved and appreciated. Multi-Channel Outreach You need to have a plan to meet your donors where they are. Gone are the days of a single end-of-year mailer or newsletter. Organizations must utilize social media, emails, as well as direct mailers to get their message across. If your organization has an advertising budget, the end-of-year giving season might be the right time to consider purchasing ad space or mailing lists as a way to broaden your audience reach. Different platforms engage people in different ways, so find out what your audience likes and meet them where they are! Create a Communications Plan Once you have found where your audience receives information, it is vital to set up a communications plan. Prepping your donors well in advance can drastically improve your end-of-year fundraising results. This can be done through emails and social media posts. Prepping communication does not have to ask for money. It just has to serve as a reminder of who you are and what problem you solve. Prepping communication is consistent, engaging, and strategic. Transparency Be open about how the funds will be used. People want to see how their hard-earned money and generosity are making real and tangible impacts. Create Urgency The clock is ticking and the year is ending! Create a sense of urgency by taking advantage of pre-planned giving days like #GivingTuesday, or in Northern Colorado, #ColoradoGivesDay. Build excitement and engagement with a countdown or milestones, encouraging people to act now, rather than later. It’s A Match! According to research from Double the Donation, 84% of donors are more likely to give if they know that their contributions will be matched[1]. 1 in 3 donors indicate that they would give a large gift if matching is applied to their donation[2]. Donors feel that they make a more significant impact on your organization and its cause when they can see their dollars doubled in real-time. Matching Donations can be leveraged by a major donor-matching gift, crowdsourcing matching gifts, or employee/corporate matching gifts. Once you have a plan for a matching gift, it is important that it is communicated clearly with your followers to achieve the greatest impact. [1] https://doublethedonation.com/statistics/ [2] https://doublethedonation.com/statistics/ Follow-Up Once the campaign is over, don’t forget to let everyone know how it went. Celebrate the successes and be honest about the areas where there could be some improvement. It’s also important to be clear with your gratitude. Have a clear plan for how your organization will thank donors at every level - new donors, large donors, small donors, match donors, corporate donors. Giving thanks increases the chances of donors coming back and donating again, setting the foundation for strong and positive relationships. Remember, every donation - big or small - gets you one step closer to your mission’s success. It’s not just about the money - it’s about building a community that shares your values and vision. If you are ready to elevate your organization’s end-of-year fundraising campaign, look no further than BIG DEAL Company. With our proven strategies and experience, we specialize in turning a mission into a compelling story that resonates with donors. We work with organizations to set clear fundraising goals, we design and create engaging multimedia content, and we optimize multi-channel outreach. We also provide robust analytics to help you track campaign performance in real time. Consider working with our team of professionals for your next end-of-year fundraising campaign. As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC We hear the question all the time, "Do I really need to hire an event planner?" Maybe you are really organized... Maybe you are surrounded with helpful people. While there is no question that organizational skills and reliable friends can aid in an event's success - there is nothing like having a professional team to ensure your event is successful and stress free. With over 160 years of combined experience on our event planning team, we have compiled a number of memorable 'Event Planner to the Rescue' moments during our time working together. So many popped up that we had to make this a multi-part blog! Examples of how we have saved the day at events: -Flashlights - We carry them in our emergency kits. We have supported countless events where lighting was limited, but bathrooms are always necessary. Hey - in Colorado, we have outdoor events nearly year-round! Sometimes guests with simply need an escort... to the parking lot or to the restrooms. -Glowsticks - Yes, we get creative. Sometimes hanging glowsticks in restrooms comes with the job. Creativity - it's what we do. -Keeping peace with the family - There is a reason why the role of Event Planner is commonly in the Top 10 List of most stressful jobs in America. Part of our job is 'making people happy.' When family relationships are strained, we are often the peacemakers. -Traditions - Speaking of family intervention.... we commonly experience dissention between business partners who disagree about 'the way things have always been done'.... or family members who are insistent on honoring tradition or heritage, even though the recognized parties don't associate with said traditions. In comes your event planner. -Technology partners - Not only do we rock spreadsheets, we have to be well-versed in every kind of technology. From laptop back-ups, jump drives to tablets and iPods with your playlist back-up.... we have managed it all. DJ showed up with a wireless microphone with dead batteries. We step in. -Wind storms, Rain storms and Stow storms - With 20+ years of experience and an average of 100 events a year, we've seen and planned around it all. We approach every event with a plan A, plan B and plan C. We have weathered all kinds of storms and don't sweat it, because we have seen and done it all. As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC We LOVE a theme party and Halloween is hands down, one of our favorite holidays! Our friends at Ensight Skills Center hired BIG DEAL Company to bring back their annual Halloween Eye Ball - a spooky fun fundraiser! The Lyric in Fort Collins was the perfect location for this type of event! A free-flowing evening with DJ/dancing, tons of Halloween decor, cult classic movies playing in the background of the theater, door prizes, food buffet, open bar, costume contest, and huge silent auction! Thank you to all of the vendors and sponsors who made this event possible. As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC The Cost of NOT Hiring an Event Planner; A Closer Look at ROI - Free Printable When it comes to planning an event, the decision of whether to hire an event planner or go it alone can be the difference between a hit or miss for your event. While it may seem less expensive to tackle all the logistics yourself, the potential hidden costs and missed opportunities associated with not hiring a professional event planner can far outweigh the initial investment. Here are a few tangible and intangible returns on investment (ROI) that an event planner can offer. Time is Money: Event planning demands a significant amount of time and effort. Whether you're organizing a corporate conference, a wedding, or a charity fundraiser, the hours spent managing the logistics, vendors, and details can be a substantial drain on your precious time and energy. BIG DEAL Company will streamline the process and ultimately free you up to enjoy the event. Vendor Negotiations: Due to the years of experience planning events, BIG DEAL Company has established relationships with vendors, which often result in cost savings and valuable perks. We are often able to secure deals on venues, catering, entertainment, and other services, ultimately reducing your expenses while enhancing the event's quality. Plus, we can maximize your budget, ensuring that every dollar spent generates a higher ROI. Risk Mitigation: BIG DEAL Company is skilled at identifying and tackling potential risks before and during your event. Whether it's weather-related issues for an outdoor event or last-minute vendor cancellations, our on-the-ground team is always prepared for these contingencies and can prevent costly disruptions and reputation damage. Enhanced Attendee Experience: A well-executed event can leave a lasting impression on attendees. At BIG DEAL Company, we understand the psychology of engagement, and our expertise in designing a memorable experience can lead to higher attendee satisfaction and future business opportunities. Marketing and Promotion: This is a factor we see neglected by many events. We can help market your event effectively, increasing attendance and revenue. We’ll help create promotional strategies to reach a wider audience and generate a higher ROI where applicable. The benefits of hiring BIG DEAL Company extend beyond mere monetary savings and can result in a more successful and stress-free event. When you consider the hidden costs, in terms of time, money, and attendee satisfaction, of not hiring an event planner the choice is easy. As a bonus, we’re a fun and talented team that truly look forward to working with you.
As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC Analytics, insights, results – These are all words used by different online platforms to describe one thing: data about users. Modern business marketing involves gathering a wealth of it, and many websites are already doing this for you behind the scenes. Let’s talk about how you can use these analytics to drive your own small business marketing decisions. What are analytics? By definition, analytics means, “the analysis of data, typically large sets of business data, by the use of mathematics, statistics, and computer software.” Analytics can also refer to Google Analytics, Google’s own web analytics service that you can use to gather data from your website (learn more at Google.com/grow). Other examples of analytics programs include Meta Business Suite’s Insights for Facebook and Instagram and Pinterest’s Analytics. In the age of information, data is a gold mine. Analytics, in marketing, is the art of transforming this raw data into meaningful insights about your customers. This means understanding your audience better, optimizing your marketing strategies, and ultimately driving success. How can analytics help me? Ultimately, the purpose of analytics is to understand what your website and social media users are like and how they behave. You can use analytics to learn which marketing strategies are working for your business, and which are not. All of these things enable you to make better business decisions. Tailoring Marketing Strategies Effective marketing begins with understanding your audience and their preferences. Analytics empowers you to gather and analyze data related to customer demographics, purchasing behavior, and interactions with your marketing campaigns. This information allows you to tailor your marketing strategies to resonate with your target audience, increasing engagement and conversion rates.
Data-Driven Decision Making Incorporating analytics into your marketing and events company culture promotes data-driven decision making at all levels. By utilizing accurate and relevant data, you reduce the guesswork, minimize risks, and increase the likelihood of success in your marketing initiatives and events.
Analytics isn't just about numbers and graphs – it's about understanding your audience, refining strategies, and making informed decisions. In a rapidly evolving landscape, where consumer preferences are as dynamic as ever, making informed choices can be the difference between thriving and falling behind. Overwhelmed with analytics? We can help. With over 20 years working in advertising, marketing and media software, the BIG DEAL Company team proudly specializes in full and partial service marketing campaigns. For more business marketing tips and ideas, follow BIG DEAL Company on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC Raising $21,000 and Spirits: Partners Halloween Carnival is a Spooktacular Success! The Partners “Be The Difference - Halloween Carnival” event, held at Zoe’s Cafe in Greeley on Friday, October 13th, was a remarkable success! It was a delightful collaboration of efforts between BIG DEAL Company and members of the Partners Executive Team. BIG DEAL Company was thrilled to be a part of this fun event! The primary objectives for this event was to gain recognition in Weld County, and to raise $21,000 for Partners. We are delighted to report that the fundraising goal was not only met, but exceeded! Through a combination of generous donations and exciting carnival games, the community came together to support this worthy cause. The Halloween Carnival was designed as a playground for the 21+ crowd. With spooky decorations, thrilling games, a festive costume contest, and delicious treats, it was a perfect way to celebrate the season while contributing to a meaningful cause. One of the highlights of the evening was the sense of community spirit that filled the event. People from all walks of life came together to support Partners’ mission of making a positive difference for youth in the greater community. It’s a testament to the power of collective action and the willingness of the Northern Colorado community to rally behind nonprofit organizations like Partners. BIG DEAL Company is committed to working with many nonprofits like Partners. It’s an honor to help them raise money and expand their presence in the community, and a privilege to be part of a community that cares deeply about making a difference. As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC SCAMS, SPAM and MORE SCAMS Wow -- they just keep coming! We happened across a great resource for current scams and spam. If you are ever in doubt, check this link to a list of current prevalent scams locally. https://www.larimer.gov/sheriff/services/information/frauds-scams If you see any messages in your social media inbox that mention your account being shut down--- know that it is a scam. It is happening to all business accounts, across all platforms. Meta Fundraising Tools for Non-Profits Many of our clients take advantage of the easy way to fundraise on social media. For those who use the fundraising tools on Facebook and Instagram (Meta), you probably received an email that could have looked like spam, but is important. You will need to accept the NEW TERMS sent to you via your social pages so that you can continue to allow fundraising via your pages. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/gpa/blog/paypal-giving-fund#:~:text=Today%2C%20we're%20announcing%20changes,nonprofits%20through%20Meta%20Payments%20Inc. A Word on 'Contesting' Lately our inboxes have been inundated with contesting opportunities and questions from clients. "Your business has been nominated for an award!" There are a number of 'Vanity Scams' going around. This is a seemingly legit award, that ultimately costs you money to promote that you received the award. There are SO MANY contests out there... some reputable, of course. How do you figure out which is worth your time? Ask yourself these questions....
As a collective of experts, BIG DEAL Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns!
BIG DEAL Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with BIG DEAL, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Serving Colorado & Wyoming. We travel too! Contact BIG DEAL Company *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Disclosure: *All content produced by My Big Day; DBA Big Deal Company, including websites, are the property of My Big Day LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of our materials without the prior written permission from My Big Day LLC |
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