With so many event management companies here in the Philippines, how can one choose the best one to really make their event memorable and special? We at Itech Digital Production believes in fairness and we can just say that we are the best event management company here in the Philippines – because we truly are, but we would like to give a fair try for the others and give you this six-step guide to finding the right event management company for you. Check it out below and tell us if you’ve found a better event management company that Itech Digital production, and if not, we are here to always cater for your needs and to make your event truly standout.
Step 1: Understand why you need an event management company
The first step should begin with yourself. You need to truly know and even write down why you need an event management company. Do you only need some aspects of your event such as lighting or sounds? Or do you need a complete solution? This is because some event management companies may be so great in some areas only and some offers a whole package.
Step 2: Do a web search
In these modern times, everything can be found online now. So a quick web search for event management companies in the Philippines and it will lead you to many potential candidates. Just make sure to choose those who have websites. Yes, the likes of sulit.com.ph or facebook pages are also legits. But leading businesses have informative, professional and properly optimized websites, so choose those who have them.
Step 3: Shortlist
From the search results, visit the websites of potential candidates and identify businesses that look promising and shortlist them. A great event management company should have a comprehensive information about their services and a suitably customer-focused approach. They should be clear about the benefits they offer for you. You can also look for evidence that they do great jobs by simply looking through their portfolio. At this stage you can also request a brochure or talk to the companies on the phone for more information.
Step 4: Visit your shortlisted companies
Next thing you need to do is to personally visit your shortlisted events management businesses. During your visit, ask probing questions and look for their interest in your needs. Do you get on well with the team? Do they seem genuinely interested in going the extra mile for you? Could you see yourself working with them? If your instincts and their answers give you confidence you’re likely to be onto a winner.
Step 5: Ask for the proposal and the budget
When you are sure about the event management company that you’ve chosen, then it is time to get their proposal detailing what they’ll do for you and ask for the budget too. In search for the best service, they often forget that the best come at a bulky price. However, some event management companies still provide good quality at reasonable rates (like here at Itech Digital Production)
