Technologically Disabled

Technology is a growing part of our society. Everyday new technology is being patented and sold to people across the nation and the world. Technology is affecting many businesses/companies in both positive and negative ways. Some of the positive effects of technology in Event Planning include the ease in storing information in one area (planning software) and the rapid movement of information.
In the past Event Planners have had to use loose papers filed in cabinets, desks and address books. Since technology has advanced there have been many kinds of planning software introduced to make keeping information organized and easy to access. You can simply type what you need into the computer and it is filed away in the software. Planners no longer have to worry about where addresses have gone and what reservations have been made. The technology stores all of this in one piece of software were there are different pages for all kinds of information to be stored. This technology also allows for rapid movement of information. Planners can send out information to caterers, venues, and guests of events via e-mail. They can get information out fast and in mass amounts to everyone. This is important because changes can be made at the last minute and you have to be able to contact people fast to deal with these changes that arise.
There are obviously downfalls to the increase in technology use. People spend less time face to face conducting business. Without this face to face time some experiences can be lost. If planners only meet with clients over the phone or internet they can mistake what the client wants. They can also confuse small details that may not be able to be fully understood without face to face contact. Information can also be skewed between planners and venders. If the wrong amount for seating is sent out then charges can be made that aren’t supposed to be or there will not be enough seating for all guests. By talking over the phone or in person these mistakes can be caught. It is important that if you use technology you are double checking your work and making sure numbers and information you give out is correct.

Some useful software that I found on the internet called EZ Event Planner can be used by event planners to help make their jobs easier. Some benefits of the software are:
• Keeps information safe/organized in one area
• Can be accessed from anywhere in the world
• Its accessible to both the event planners and guests to events
• Can help to plan over 30 different kinds of events
• First 3 months of use are free and then it’s only one yearly payment for use anytime
http://www.ezeventplanner.com/

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