The most important word for successful corporate event music? Professionalism While there are many Chicago Music Companies, what makes the best ones different is their level of professionalism. Any vendor you hire will be a direct reflection on you. It’s important that each of your vendors understand that. Don’t take the chance working with lower quality music companies. These [...]
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Top 10 Wedding Requests for Solo Harp by Claudine Cappelle
March 21st, 2009
Here are the Top 10 Requested for Solo Harp: 10. “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella 9. “A Time for Us” from Romeo and Juliet 8. Handel’s “Passacaille” 7. Bach’s “Prelude” 6. “How Beautiful” by Twila Paris 5. “The Wedding March” by Mendelssohn (for recessional) 4. “One Hand, One Heart” from West Side Story 3. Schubert’s “Ave Maria” 2. “Jesu, [...]
Top 10 Reasons Why Wedding Bands are Better than Club Bands
March 14th, 2009
There is a huge difference between a wedding band and club band. Even if they are your all time favorite band and you are best friends with the singer. Bands that play in clubs: 1. WON’T: Play the music YOU want them to play. 2. WON’T: Know how make introductions. 3. WON’T: Play music designed for dancing. 4. WON’T: Know how [...]
Give them what they want most!
March 13th, 2009
The key to building a great website is really knowing who your target audience is and what they are looking for. It’s your job to give it to them in the clearest, simplest way possible. People will leave your site quickly if they can’t find what they want in under 10 seconds. This is your [...]
Investment vs. Cost
March 13th, 2009
For all business owners- don’t refer to your prices as the COST. Explain to your potential clients that they are making an INVESTMENT. To me a cost is a bill like Com Ed. An investment is something that gives you something back ideally worth more than you paid. Also change CONTRACT to AGREEMENT. Try these [...]
The Power of the 2 Minute Call
March 13th, 2009
The Power of the two minute call. I do about 20 two minute calls a day. Use them to confirm meetings, stay in touch or just let someone know you’re think of them. They will appreciate your respect for their time and show that you care about yours. Get more done and raise your profile [...]
Shhhhhh!
March 13th, 2009
Here’s how to get every guest to be quiet instantly. It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with 50 or 500 guests. This works EVERY TIME! Just say this, “Ladies and Gentleman, please turn to your neighbor and say Shhhh.” People don’t like to be told to be quiet, but are more than happy to tell [...]
Stay Up to Date!
March 13th, 2009
If you have a website that has an schedule or upcoming events page make sure it is 100% current. Showing dates from 2009 says that you’re really not on top of your business or website. Always keep everything updated. You could be a great guy, but if you show up wearing an Members Only Jacket [...]
A Thousand Words
March 13th, 2009
If you are a wedding vendor and have a website, use only the top quality photos. People will run away if they are out of focus, poorly lit or are too close or far away. Visitor’s standards are MUCH higher now. If it’s a bad photo leave it off. Remember a photo says 1,000 words. [...]
Benefits vs. Features
March 13th, 2009
When you talk about you company on your website or in person make sure you explain the BENEFITS not just the FEATURES. Benefits is what your clients REALLY care about! FEATURE: We have a full time arranger on staff. BENEFIT: You can have any song you want arranged free of charge. Know the difference!
