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Lessons from Veteran Vendors: What 10 Years Teaches You
Wisdom from vendors who've been doing this for a decade. The mistakes they made, the lessons they learned, and what they wish they'd known from day one.
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Spring Event Prep: Getting Ready for the Busy Season
The quiet months are ending. Use this checklist to ensure you're ready for spring and summer—equipment serviced, staff lined up, and systems in place.
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Menu Engineering: Designing Dishes That Sell
Your best dish isn't always your best seller. Learn the psychology behind menu design and how to engineer offerings that maximise both sales and profit.
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Turning Enquiries Into Bookings: Your Sales Process
You're getting enquiries but not converting them to bookings. Here's the sales process that turns browsers into buyers—without feeling salesy.
8 min read
The Art of Saying No: Protecting Your Time and Reputation
Not every booking is a good booking. Learn when and how to decline enquiries gracefully—protecting your time, sanity, and reputation in the process.
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Building Relationships with Venues and Event Planners
Venues and planners can send you steady bookings year-round. Here's how to build those relationships from scratch and become their go-to catering recommendation.
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Client Communication Templates That Save You Hours
Stop writing the same emails from scratch. These tested templates for enquiries, bookings, and follow-ups will save you hours every week while sounding professional.
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How to Quote for Events You've Never Done Before
First corporate booking? Unfamiliar festival? Here's how to price confidently for event types you've never done—without underselling or overcharging.
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Reviewing Your 2025: What Your Numbers Tell You
Your 2025 numbers tell a story. Revenue, profit margins, booking rates—here's how to analyse your year and use those insights to make 2026 your best year yet.
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