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Honor our veterans by showing you appreciate all they do  for us.  The battles they have fought to provide you freedom and opportunities for a good life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  As we enter into the season of commemoration, patriotism and heroism, let us not forget this very important group of people who are seldom

In the last decade, the need for professional wedding planners has grown exponentially. Today, women are often simply too busy juggling the demands of their professional and personal lives to oversee the details necessary to create the wedding of their dreams. This has created an enormous opportunity for people like you considering going into the

This Article by Admin Books, Inc. will show you how to classify a worker correctly. One of the top questions asked by business owners is how to determine if someone is an employee (W-2 worker) or an independent contractor (1099-MISC worker). Before you can determine how to pay a worker, you need to determine the

What is the difference between a nurse and a doctor, a teacher and a professor, an account and CPA. You and a Certified Wedding Consultant. Was your response training, education and credentials? If you are already professionally trained, we applaud you. You understand your worth and the value you bring to the industry. If not,

Staying ahead of the competition is easy when you have the right tools and information. Here are some ideas: ▪ Find out what you don’t know and expand what you do. ▪ Take advantage of opportunities for networking and sharing ideas. Join groups or organizations. ▪ Surround yourself with the ‘right people’. Like-minded, successful people.

Planners often wonder how much to charge for their services, but  many times they do not think about  how they will get paid.   In a recent article, “Using Structured Payments to Keep Your Wedding Business Out of the Feast or Famine Cycle”, Cheryl Bailey of Wedding Industry Rescue, discusses the concept of “Structured Payments”.  She

The deadline to register is September 1. To register for the certification course, please email Deborah   dmoody@acpwc.com or  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE

How do you deal with a bridezilla? How do you combat freakish heights of irrationality, diva demands, emotional vampirism and passive-aggressive power plays? Dealing with Bridezillas is part of a wedding planner’s job. Yes! You are expected to alleviate some of the pressures of planning. Part of the appeal in hiring a wedding planner is

The secret to a successful wedding planning business is  . . . in the details. It’s knowing how to get clients. It’s knowing how to negotiate contracts that protect you and your clients. It’s knowing how to deal with a stressed out bride. . . . and so much more. You will feel more confident

The ACPWC understands the importance of leadership skills when it comes to weddings, events and corporate functions. Do you? It may never have occurred to you how important it is to have good leadership skills when planning and executing weddings, events and corporate functions. John Maxwell has a great philosophy that can be applied. John