Let’s talk about party planning software. I recommend it to many clients and friends. Do you currently have a dedicated version? If not, do you have anything that could work as a suitable substitute?
There are many pieces of software I’m sure you have that you didn’t even realize could masquerade as party planning software. In this article, we’ll explore using the tools you have, so you can have the benefit of party planning software without spending additional money.
I’ve endured many protests from clients and friends of mine whenever the subject of party planning software comes up. So many people refuse to purchase something that they won’t use every day.
I’d argue with them that they should used it for more than just the milestone parties, like anniversaries and retirement parties, but sometimes it’s like reasoning with child who really doesn’t want to eat his vegetables: they just won’t no matter what you say.
I’m the type of person who can’t wing a party; I can’t not throw all of my planning finesse at it. That’s why I think it’s extremely important to have some sort of party planning software to help you out. If you don’t want to purchase something extra, adapting the tools you already have is the best alternative.
The best option is Excel. A lot of computers these days come with Excel loaded on them. With this software, you can create charts, graphs, and calendars. The multitudes of mathematical functions available on Excel make it an especially good budget tracker.
If Excel isn’t already loaded on your computer, you can make due with Word. It doesn’t have anything close to the functionality of Excel, but you have some of the same abilities as Excel; you can format data into Word tables and use some of the basic addition and subtraction functions. I’d like to caution you, however, that the learning curve is pretty steep for getting the Word tables to look and act similar to Excel tables.
For a calendar, you can use the application that comes with most cell phones. With it you can schedule and track your appointments associated with your party planning. You can also schedule reminders about payments and dates when you need to complete various phases of your planning.
Is all of this talk about Excel and Word over your head, and do computers tend to freak you out? If so, you really should devote some time and catch up with technology. There’s only going to be more coming in years to come, so you may as well start learning now. Okay, enough lecturing…
Do yourself, and anyone else involved with your parties, use party planning software. If you can afford to purchase real software, use what you have. Even if it is based on programs you already have at your disposal, it will make all the difference in creating fantastic events.
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