" Whenever you are getting people together, that's an event - your event. Face Time is all about organizing your event in a practical guide; a must-have for entrepreneurs, executives, and homemakers alike. Thorough enough to give real insight into event management, yet jargon-free and easy to understand; the book combines a rigorous theoretical grounding with practical insights into every aspect of the organizing and running of any event - meeting, off-site, fair, contest, conference, festival, or congress. It represents the state-of-the-art thinking in event management to enable you to: - Choose the right type of event for your purpose - Develop a strategy for your event - Address the right audience - Understand the key dynamics in selecting a venue - Manage the financial aspects of the event - Plan the event to perfection - Control logistics and security - Mitigate risks - Market your event with success - Handle public relations and legalities - Put together and lead the team(s) - Organize food and drinks - Create an unforgettable guest experience - Evaluate the productivity of the investment in the event"