Why communicating with your event attendees matters.  It’s not enough anymore to just sell tickets to your events and wait for your guests to show up.  With all of the different methods and ways that we can communicate with people these days, it’s important to use the available technology to reach and connect with your attendees before, during, and after your event. Establishing communication channels between your organization and prospective attendees allows  you to: Share valuable … [Read more...]

Are you searching for an event registration system for your nonprofit organization? In this success story, we learned about the Oklahoma Link Coalition and how they use Event Smart to help with their event registration process and event management. Who is the Oklahoma link Coalition? ​"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." (Mahatma Gandhi) The Oklahoma Link Coalition is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2014 to … [Read more...]

Seasonal Trends for Different Types of Events Business demands can fluctuate depending on seasons, and for event organizers or businesses that offer events, this can mean that you may experience times with heavy demand or none at all. And that can mean a lot of lost opportunity and potential revenue for your organization. At Event Smart, we’ve identified three main times of the year when there is a sharp rise in demand for events: Spring (April to May) Early fall (September to … [Read more...]

Replacing your existing paper registration system with an online registration solution is one of the best decisions you’ll make for your business. You’ll save time (and money!), be able to expedite the event registration process for attendees and possibly generate more revenue from events. More specifically, you’ll be able to: Let customers register for the event and purchase tickets online. Offer multiple payment methods. Use social media sharing tools to get the word out about … [Read more...]

Are you searching for an event registration system for your next bike rally, festival, or social gathering with like-minded individuals? In this success story, learn how the Las Vegas BikeFest handles the large volume of registration for their annual bike rally, the Las Vegas BikeFest. Continue reading to learn more about how they use Event Smart to manage thousands of registrations for their annual event. About Las Vegas BikeFest Las Vegas BikeFest is an annual bike rally in Las Vegas … [Read more...]

About Free to Live Free To Live is one of many training programs offered through the Campus Crusade for Christ International, or “Cru” for short. They are a global community passionate about connecting people to their purpose through Jesus. Cru offers spiritual guidance, resources, and programs tailored for people from all cultures in every walk of life through many diverse outreaches. One of the many training programs offered is developed by the Free To Live Training Team within Cru. The … [Read more...]

Would you like to accept online payments and registrations for your upcoming courses, classes, and conference events? We talked to the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management understand how they approach their course registrations. Meet the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management (SDOEM) helps professionals such as emergency managers, public works officials, first responders, organization volunteers, and other emergency response personnel … [Read more...]