2020 was a challenging and unpredictable year to say the least, but it also came with new learnings and opportunities. To help vendors grow and move forward in 2021, we want to reflect on and celebrate the positive moments that the past year has brought—no matter how big or small.
We caught up with several of our members to learn about their 2020 silver linings, lessons learned, and goals for this year. Here's what they had to say!
We are excited to announce The Bash's 2020 Rising Star Award winners today!
The members who earned the most booking dollars in their primary category in 2020 have been awarded the badge on their profile and notified via email today. Check out this year's Rising Star Award recipients.
There's no exact science to responding to clients (every lead is different). However, here at The Bash, we see thousands of messages sent to clients every day. So, we'd like to share some strategies that have proven to help vendors get booked! Keep reading to learn how to respond to your leads like a pro!
Today, we officially announced the winners of our annual Best of Award which has been given to members of The Bash who received 2 or more reviews of 4 stars or higher for events in 2020.
In 2020, many events were rescheduled, postponed, changed to a virtual or contactless format, or cancelled. While it was certainly a challenging year for many, through all of this we saw vendors quickly adapt to the new event landscape, accommodating virtual parties, implementing new safety protocols, and continuously being flexible with their clients' events. Heading into 2021, we know vendors will continue to be resilient and innovative as safe celebrations increase.
Read on for 10 things you can do to restart and refresh your business in the new year.
Virtual celebrations have become a popular option for many party hosts and event planners as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter what type of talented event professional you are, read these tips for performing at upcoming virtual and contactless events.
We all know how important pricing is these days. It's one of the first things that someone considers when buying any type of product or service. As a vendor, it's important that your potential clients see a realistic idea of what you charge for your services. That's why every profile on The Bash comes complete with the ability to display pricing.
In this blog, learn how you can set your pricing on The Bash.
Mike Maxwell, a comedian from the Chicago area, has been performing at corporate functions, college and university events, comedy clubs, festivals, and benefit shows around the world for the past 15 years.
Mike not only has extensive experience performing in front of live audiences, but has also become a pro at virtual performances. We heard from Mike on how he's focusing on his business and what he's doing to execute successful virtual shows.
We know that our members look forward to The Bash's Best of Award announcement every year. We also acknowledge that many events have had to be cancelled or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year. As a result, we have decided to reduce the number of reviews that vendors need to qualify for the 2020 award.
Keep reading to learn more about this update and how you can win the award this year.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way people will celebrate the holidays this year, we do know that Santa Claus will still play a major part in helping to spread joy to people all over the world. In fact, over 150 Santas are available for virtual events on The Bash, ready and waiting to be booked for celebrations.
Read on to find some tips for spreading holiday cheer this year, including a step-by-step guide for performing virtually and ideas for safe contactless events.
