5 Steps to Planning a Great Company Picnic

Planning a company picnic is no walk in the park but turning down a chance to do it won't go so well with your career. So when the task of bringing to reality the next company picnic presents itself, use it as an opportunity to showcase your planning skills, leadership and determination. If you are in or around Fort Worth Tx, professional party planning help and top notch rental equipment is available at All American Inflatables. The following is a 5 step guide you can use to make your work easier. 

1. Select a committee 

You alone cannot do all the planning effectively. If you try to, a lot of things will probably go wrong. For each aspect of planning, i.e. venue, entertainment, have two or three people working on it. This will ensure that everything is done right and on time. 

2. Create a budget 

The first thing is to get an idea of how much the picnic is going to cost. Creating a working budget first will ensure that it is approved early on so that the rest of the planning can go on. As you work on the budget, whether alone or as a team, take into account various details such as the number of people attending the picnic, what's to be cooked, equipment to be bought or rented (e.g. bounces, slides and chairs) and entertainment among other things. Be generous with the spending to ensure that the picnic is fun and one to remember. You should plan to spend between $50 and $300 per attendee. 

3. Decide on the picnic theme 

There is no better way to spice things up than having a central theme. Be creative in choosing a picnic theme. Good ideas include beach party, African safari or a Wild West theme. The theme should be incorporated into every aspect of your picnic including the invitations, table cloths and banners. 

4. Plan the entertainment 

Chances are that the company picnic comes around once a year so make sure that it is a memorable one. This means choosing the right entertainment. In deciding what kind of entertainment to have, consider the attendees. If there will be kids, ensure that there are some bounces, water slides TX and inflatable slides around. All American Inflatables has a wide selection of themed party equipment to create a fun event for everyone. If there are teens, they will also enjoy the inflatables or you can incorporate something fun like a basketball game, video games and some music. If you need audiovisual equipment such as projectors or a PA system, ensure that you rent the best. 

5. The venue 

Most planners simply consider the size of the venue when planning a company picnic. The truth is, size isn't the only thing that matters. You have to consider the location of the venue, other activities going on nearby and power connectivity. The cost of renting the venue also matters a lot. In choosing the venue you also have to consider whether it will accommodate any equipment you will need. Setting up rock walls and obstacle courses for instance requires quite a lot of space. 

The bottom line is, make the event one that will be remembered, is enjoyable and brings people together. Call All American Inflatables today for professional party planning assistance.