The business of planning an event is a mammoth task and the job of an event planner can be a tough one. But, before engaging in the detailed work of planning, the most important task is to jot down, meticulously, everything that is required and needs to be done. However, the productivity of newbies, as well as experienced event planners, can be exponentially increased if they don't have to invest their time into drafting out checklists for this 'list-making' phase. Wouldn't it be great if this part was already prepared for you?
Happily, to help you get started, here is a free e-book that contains everything you'll need to plan an event of any scale.
Example list:
Define the Event Objective (WHAT and WHY)
Define the main purpose of the event
Define the type of the event (For e.g. - Charity, Promotional, etc.)
Define the theme of the event
Define the Target Audience (WHO)
Define the Date and Time (WHEN)
Choose a tentative date
Check if the weather and the season would interfere with your event
Check if the date clashes with other major event
Check the availability of venue, speakers, etc. on the given date
Finalise the date
Choose tentative timings
Check the availability of venue
Check the availability of permissions if it is a late night timing
Finalise the timings
Define the Exhibitors
Choose the type of exhibits
Define what you need to exhibit