After planning 100+ corporate events, these are the patterns I see over and over:

1. Starting too late. Most companies reach out 2-3 weeks before they want the event. Great events need at least 6 weeks of lead time. Venue availability alone can make or break your vision.

2. Budgeting for the venue but forgetting everything else. The venue is typically 30-40% of your total spend. AV, catering, staffing, signage, and transportation add up fast. Build your budget with a 20% buffer.

3. No clear objective. "Team bonding" isn't specific enough. Are you onboarding new hires? Celebrating a milestone? Aligning on Q3 strategy? The purpose drives every decision from format to venue to activities.

If you're planning a corporate event and want to get it right the first time, book a discovery call with us. We'll map out the whole thing together.