Alyssa Van Aman

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5 Ways to Impress the Client When you Submit a Quote

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on March 28, 2020

You never get a second chance to make a first impression so when you receive a booking request from a client, a friendly (and fast!) reply is your best opportunity to stand out. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when you're submitting your next quote. 

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How to Handle Events Impacted by COVID-19

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on March 25, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, social distancing remains a must. We’re confident that the party and event planning industry will come back stronger than ever, but for now, we recommend that our vendors and party planners adhere to the guidelines provided by the WHO, CDC, and federal and local governments. We do not encourage or recommend that our members book events where they are prohibited.

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COVID-19: Resources for Vendors

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on March 23, 2020

Our team at The Bash is committed to supporting both our vendors and planners throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This page will serve as a resource to host all the relevant articles featuring tips, member spotlights, and helpful resources to assist vendors during this difficult time.

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2019 Rising Star Awards!

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on February 19, 2020

Today's the day! The winners of the 2019 Rising Star Award have been announced...

The members who earned the most booking dollars in their primary category in 2019 have been awarded the badge on their profile and notified via email today. You can check out the 2019 Rising Star Award recipients here.   

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Best of 2019 Award

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on January 22, 2020

It’s one of our favorite times of the year! Today, we officially announced the winners of our annual Best of Award which is given to members of The Bash who received 4 or more client reviews of 4 stars or higher in 2019. 

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6 Tips for Writing a Great Profile Description

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on January 4, 2020

We all know photos and videos are important for winning over potential clients, but don’t forget about another essential piece of the puzzle: your profile description.

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20 Goals for Your Business in 2020

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on January 2, 2020

Ready to kick off the new year with new goals? There's no better time than the beginning of a new year to start fresh and set new goals for your business. We figured we'd help you kick off your 2020 goal setting with 20 suggestions from our team here. Whether you're a member of The Bash or not, we think you'll find these helpful!

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Winter Event and Vendor Trends

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on December 4, 2019

Although we haven't officially entered the winter season yet, it sure does feel like it here in Connecticut! As we approach the first day of winter in a couple of weeks, we thought we'd share a peek into some of the key event and vendor type trends we saw last winter. These trends are based on around 82,000 client requests made between December 21, 2018 and March 20, 2019.

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5 Tips for Choosing the Best Profile Picture

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on November 30, 2019

No matter what type of entertainer you are, one of the secrets to success is to have a professional profile picture, whether it’s on The Bash, your own personal website or your social media pages. First impressions count and your profile photo is one of the first things that potential clients see - it has a huge impact on their decision to reach out to you for a quote and book with you!

To help guide the decision of choosing your best profile picture, we’ve pulled together 6 helpful tips to follow.

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9 Questions with DJ Eric Lothrop

Posted by Alyssa Van Aman on November 2, 2019

Meet Eric Lothrop, an extremely successful Boston DJ. Eric's life has been devoted to playing music and hosting parties since 1994. He has played at gigs for many celebrities over the years, including James Brown, The Foo Fighters, Mark Wahlberg, Slash, Sharon Stone, Rick Springfield, and Gwen Stefani, to name a few. 

Because of his success we wanted to interview him to find out more - How did he get started as a DJ? What attributes to his success? What should clients look for in a DJ? What advice does he have for new members of The Bash who don't have a booking just yet? Keep reading to find out.

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