Today, news reports announced that unemployment in the travel industry has hit a whopping 51%. That means more than half of the hospitality industry’s 15.8 million jobs have been wiped out in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 crisis. So. If there was ever a time for you to “check on your friends,” now is the time. And, when you ask them how they are doing, patiently wait for an answer. Then, follow up.
Each ascension is just like the first time. The doubts are louder. The room is bigger, the risk is greater, the responsibility is heavier.
I was an expert guest on the “This Week in Weddings” podcast to discuss crisis management and how wedding event professionals can be proactive
There are many advantages to virtual interactions — These advantages include visibility, audience and a controlled speaking environment. Here’s the Thing — It our controlled environment that can stump some of the best of us in a virtual setting. Here are seven (7) missteps we make in our virtual meetings and interviews, along with some solid tips for overcoming them.
In the past 10 days, I have had to deal with canceled events, postponed events, anxious clients, hyper-vigilant family members, family members who aren’t worried enough (in my opinion) and clients taking their time with their payment checks. (What’s up with that?) I have spoken to so many of you, so I know I am not alone here. So, how do we stay positive, calm and focused through all of this madness? Check out my three (3) quick recommendations (plus a bonus tip) below.
Right now, numerous event planning pros are walking their clients through the process of postponing their events. And, they are able to do this with minimal drama because they made sure that they had a “Rebook” clause in their management contract and they make sure the venue had a “Rebook” clause in their contract. So, what is a “rebook clause?”
With so many of us trying to figure out how to provide services to our clients, attendees and students during this time of “social distancing,” I spent quite a bit of time this weekend getting to know my Zoom account a little bit better. And, I quickly realized that I was not using it to its full potential. I know I cannot be the only one, so I jotted down some of the Zoom tools I believe you will find beneficial.
Hey there trailblazer!
I’m Kawania (kuh won nee ah) and I own and lead two successful businesses in the creative industry. Welcome! I created this blog as a resource that you can reference as you launch, run, and scale your own successful (and sustainable) business. There’s lots of information in this blog, so bookmark it and hit me up if you have any questions. We all need a little guidance every now and then, right? Take care friend. Keep shining! Love and Soul Always, Kawania
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