Imagine returning to your office after a relaxing vacation only to find an unexpected audit notice waiting for you in the mailbox. The mixture of emotions that follow—surprise, anxiety, and the looming fear of potential financial setbacks—can be overwhelming. The prospect of an audit, even for the most diligent business owner, can be a daunting […]

Anyone in the wedding industry knows that staying ahead of the competition requires more than just creativity and passion. To thrive as a wedding planner, photographer, venue owner, florist, or officiant, you must also have a solid foundation in business management. This is where the wedding business audit comes into play. In this article, we […]

Maybe you’ve decluttered your office or your car—even your love life!—but when was the last time you removed the excess from your inbox? Email inboxes can quickly transform into black holes that not only sap your energy, but drown emails you actually want to read. Well, it’s time to take back control! A streamlined and […]

As a wedding photographer, you have to juggle a lot: client inquiries, bookings, scheduling, product orders, invoicing, post-processing, delivery… In other words: chaos! Wedding professionals are among the hardest working business owners around. Because of that, they also struggle with the one thing that will take their business to the next level: asking for help. […]

As a wedding professional, you need to stay up-to-date with the latest trends. It’s also a sound business practice to continually expand your knowledge. Though weddings are timeless, what modern couples want for their weddings is constantly changing. When you’re looking for new strategies, wedding industry news, and fresh business mindsets, podcasts are an excellent […]

You just landed a new client—congratulations! Now, it’s time to onboard them. It’s essential to have an organized onboarding process to make an excellent first impression on your client. This also makes things easy for you! Let’s discuss 5 ways to streamline your client onboarding process. 1. Create a checklist of all the steps that […]

Ah, wedding season! If you’re in the wedding business, there may be a bit more than just love in the air… namely: stress. As wonderful as it is to help couples make their special day perfect, it can be a complicated and time-consuming process. As a former wedding planner turned business manager, I’ve helped my […]

Who doesn’t love a good process? Workflows, systems, and SOPs make life easier, keep our businesses on track, and pave the way for efficiency. At the fundamental level, workflows, systems, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are all processes. Each one can be used to support different areas of your business, keeping it organized, streamlined, and […]

In the dynamic world of wedding planning, staying organized can make all the difference in delivering a flawless experience for your clients. Yet, many wedding professionals still rely on sticky notes, notebooks, and scattered emails to juggle their tasks. If you’re managing multiple couples each year, this method can quickly become overwhelming and chaotic. That’s […]

Why you need a CRM CRMs for wedding businesses have proven to be the lifeblood of those managing multiple projects and clients. Working in the wedding industry, the demands of your clients can often be overwhelming. How you manage your clients helps to determine how your business can continue to grow and thrive. You want […]