Event Guru Software will be exhibiting during the next Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I) conference March 6 – 9 in Atlanta, GA. This annual conference attracts hundreds of collegiate conference professionals from all over North America and beyond to network and learn about the latest industry trends. The conference features a variety of educational sessions for new and experienced conference and events professionals including:

Now Event Guru Software can share scheduling information with two of the most popular calendar platforms on the market, Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook. This new interface is a live feed so you can share your venue’s schedule with anyone you want keeping everyone in the loop. Check availability from your mobile device, invite people to attend the event, and keep your busy schedule organized. This extension will make spreading the word about your venue’s events simple and easy.

If you are struggling to keep up with the phone calls and emails from inquisitive individuals asking about your venue, we have the answer. Check out Event Guru Software’s easy to use online form to automate the process from start to finish. The flexible form will seamlessly tie into your existing website and will automatically load into the Event Guru software creating a new event record. An automated workflow and notification feature keeps the customer and your staff informed when their event has been approved or denied.

Everyone has a budget where they will have to make difficult decisions to get the most value for their buck. We’ve all heard the phrase “you get what you pay for,” but is there a way to get quality and not go broke doing it? This is a concern every venue has when it comes to purchasing event management  software.

The Event Guru Software team will be exhibiting during the ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference Wednesday, October 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. They will be sharing a booth with their partner, Unique Venues, for this upcoming conference. The ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference is the conference home of professionals involved in the operational aspects of housing and residence life communities.

Mark Williams was recently selected to speak at the upcoming National Association of College Auxiliary Services Conference (NACAS) October 14 – 17. The annual C3X conference and expo will be held in Orlando, FL and draws higher education professionals together to network and learn more about enriching the campus experience. Mark’s presentation is entitled Introducing a Grab & Go Customer Experience for Conference and Event Services Designed to Strengthen the Bottom-line and Improve Service Levels.

Event Guru Software’s COO, Mark Williams, was elected to his 3rd term as the Chair for the Corporate Advisory Council at the Association of Collegiate and Conference and Events Directors- International.  “It is an honor to be involved with ACCED-I in this leadership position and I look forward to continuing to work hard to help strengthen and grow their corporate membership,” said Mark.  He has been involved with ACCED-I for over 16 years as both an institutional member and a corporate member.  He has outlined a few strategies he plans to implement over the next 12 months:

With the holiday season upon us, we are constantly on the look-out for the perfect gift for that special someone in our life.  As consumers we tend to equate things that are expensive with quality.  Think along the lines of Dolce and Gabbana, Land Rover, or Rolex.  A stroll down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills will quickly show you the opulence that exists when it comes to purchasing high end, retail products.  Don’t get me wrong, I would love to be behind the wheel of a Land Rover, but unfortunately my personal finances usually snap me back into reality.  I might have

Lights, Camera, Action!  These are the 3 words synonymous with the film and screen industry. All the movies from the big blockbusters like StarWars to the small independent films use this same phrase at one point or another.  However, unlike the movie Field of Dreams when Kevin Costner says “if you build it they will come,” movies require a ton of marketing and pre-release promotion in order for them to be successful.

No if, ands, or buts about it your business is suffering if you are using multiple systems to manage its day-to-day operations.  The time it requires to jump between different software to find information or run a report is time wasted.  Think of it as those elements of your business that fall through the cracks never to be seen or heard from again.  The fact is that we are human and humans make mistakes especially when we are left to fend for ourselves out in the wild business jungle.