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Now it’s time for people to experience and fall in love with your company-just as you have .  \nToo often companies treat their grand opening like it’s another checkbox on their To-Do list and then get frustrated the event wasn’tas grand as they had hoped. How you launch your company to the world is an integral part of marketing a company or a brand. You get one shot at this; don’t be the person that hosted a great event that nobody attended – OR – was shut down before people got there – OR – ran out of food & beverage the first hour of a three-hour party.  \nGrab your adult sippy cup (AKA Starbucks Coffee) and let’s plan one great shindig that will maximize your company’s brand!  \nHOW TO USE THIS PLAYBOOK  \nSUGGESTION: Read through in entirety before you start implementing the steps.  \nBe sure to download the most current free Adobe Reader as the images will be clearer and you can add text using the ‘ Fill & Sign’option on the right toolbar.  \nAdditionally, there are editable downloads of documents to keep you organized, so you DON’T have to reinvent the wheel.  \nHaving trouble downloading? Please email [Hello@BluKee.co](Hello@BluKee.co) .  \n* Companies referenced in this pl;aybook are for your convenience and not an endorsement.  \n| CONTENTS\u003Cbr>STEP 1\u003Cbr>Set Measurable Goals & Type of Event\u003Cbr>STEP 2\u003Cbr>Set a Reasonable Budget\u003Cbr>STEP 3\u003Cbr>Create a Plan of Action\u003Cbr>STEP 4\u003Cbr>Find the RIGHT Vendors\u003Cbr>STEP 5\u003Cbr>Promote the Event\u003Cbr>STEP 6\u003Cbr>Event Preparation & Event Coordination\u003Cbr>STEP 7\u003Cbr>Post Event Analysis & Follow-up\u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n|  |\n\nSTEP 1  \nSet Measurable Goals & Type of Event  \nIN THIS SECTION  \n1.Set Measurable Goals  \nLearn how to set goals & capitalize on your company’s brand.  \n2.Choose Type of Event  \nLearn the different types of grand opening events and select the RIGHT one for your company.  \n3.Decide Event Elements  \nFigure out the most important event elements that will help achieve your event goals.  \nSET MEASURABLE GOALS  \nDid you start this company by throwing a dart at a wall of choices? NO! You started this company for a reason . You have professional and personal goals AND want to achieve them . There is a vision for this event and what it will achieve (i.e. more clients, picture in the local publication, biggest-baddest party in town); now is the time to commit to a goal and set metrics (below are examples) .  \n• Increase Facebook followers from   to   by   (date) .  \n• Have   (set quantity) guest attend event.  \n• Secure   (set quantity) new clients by   (date) .  \n• Set   (set quantity) meetings with new prospects.  \n• Local/regional/national media coverage pre & post event.  \n* Keep in mind this is not a money making event. It is an introduction of your company to the community and prospective customers.  \nWhat are you really trying to achieve? What is the purpose to hosting this event? Write down the goals and metrics to achieve those goals below OR on the Event Overview Template.  \n| CHOOSE TYPE OF EVENT\u003Cbr>Knowing how to launch your company to your ideal target client is a crucial step to define how money and time are spent. Below are some questions that will help define the direction of the Grand Opening. |\n| --- |\n| Who are you inviting?\u003Cbr>The Public*\u003Cbr>Current Clients\u003Cbr>Prospective Clients\u003Cbr>Employees\u003Cbr>YES\u003Cbr>YES\u003Cbr>YES\u003Cbr>YES\u003Cbr>NO\u003Cbr>NO\u003Cbr>NO\u003Cbr>NO\u003Cbr>GOAL GUEST COUNT?\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>* Is it open to the public & serving food and beverage? 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