Tips for CMP applicants (from someone who has graded your CMP application)

If you’re applying for a CMP designation from the Convention Industry Council, read this post. Sherry spent a long Saturday reviewing applications and has identified what she observed as the seven most common places where points were removed from an application. In many cases, the deduction of points would disqualify the applicant from taking the CMP exam.

Red Apple Auctions in The Washington Post!

The Washington Post featured Red Apple Auctions in its “Making It” section of the Sunday paper. The section covers growing, niche businesses in the Washington, DC area.

Why are you having a benefit auction? (Be honest.)

Knowing the true purpose of your benefit auction (and it might NOT be to raise money) and sharing that purpose with your benefit auctioneer is a good way to build rapport.