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(1) Create a small committee to make the preparations. Involve as many people as possible in the planning process so that all of the nuts and bolts of the event are addressed in advance.
(2) Plan a menu that includes small finger foods and simple beverages. If you are serving alcohol, provide a transportation service to and from the event.
(3) Send out invitations at least one month in advance. Ask people to R.S.V.P. by telephone, e-mail, or fax. If responses are low, assign a phone committee the responsibility of contacting people 48 hours in advance in order to gain commitment.
(4) Decorate the reception area with live plants and flowers. You want people to feel at home and welcome. Adding beauty to the event will make the occasion light and memorable.
(5) Choose a time of year when you know your business will look its best, and a time that weather will not interfere with attendance. Spring and early fall are the best times of year for hosting an open house.
(6) Assign a host/hostess committee to greet people as they arrive.
(7) Offer people the option to take a tour, but do not make the tour a requirement. People often want to attend strictly for social reasons or to unwind.
(8) If your place of business contains an oven, bake something with a pleasing aroma (such as cinnamon) 30 minutes prior to the event. Pleasant food aromas instill fond memories in people which can help others connect to you more easily.
(9) Hire a professional cleaning service the day of the event to make your place of business sparkle and shine. You want your business to look and feel neat, clean, and professional.
(10) Take the day off before your event. You want to be well-rested so that you can have fun
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