Posts in Organization Management

You just set up a LocalHop account for your organization or business, now what? You want to make sure your events are found, so we have compiled a basic list of do’s and don’ts to help get you started. DON’T – POST ANOTHER ORGANIZATION’S EVENT ON YOUR ORGANIZATION’S PAGE. We understand that you may want … Read More

Technology in our world is constantly changing. People can look up information from almost anywhere by using a variety of platforms, such as laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones. This is why it is important for organizations to have dynamic and responsive designs on their website so that it works seamlessly on multiple platforms. Your website … Read More

While LocalHop aims to provide the best customer service in the industry, there is one big thing we prefer to leave in the hands of the organizer.  Often times we get asked the question, “Can you just do it for me?”  referring to adding or editing an event.  The short answer is “No.”  But that … Read More

It is important to include a strong description when you create your event. Strong descriptions contain information that will attract would-be event seekers and new patrons. People can find events using Google. The search engine website has a feature called Google Event Finder, which is able to detect when someone is searching for an event … Read More

Your library’s event management system does much more than just manage your events. These critical databases can track patron activity, collect payments, send notifications, manage spaces, provide reporting, and keep your staff organized. Each employee or volunteer within your library, for one reason or another will need some kind of access to the information in … Read More

Libraries and their staff have the difficult job of keeping up with the continuous changes in software technology while figuring out ways to keep their community and members engaged in the ecosystem. It’s a daunting undertaking when the right tools aren’t at their disposal. There are event management software companies that provide resources that aim … Read More

Passive, submissive, and plain were three adjectives that were often used to describe 20th-century librarians.1 It was a time when the education of the community was undervalued, educated women were paid far less than men, and diversity within any industry was almost non-existent. These stereotypes have persisted for over a century in the United States, … Read More

Why room reservation? In event planning and promotion, it all starts with the space. It’s essential to manage these spaces efficiently, because for many groups, rentable space means more revenue. LocalHop’s new software allows groups the ability to manage all of their internal and external spaces, equipment, room rental, and payment processing. LocalHop designed room … Read More

You know your organization needs a change, but the thought of switching to a new system seems impossible. This is a major concern of many of the organizations we speak to. Here are a few suggestions to help make the switch to LocalHop quick and painless.  Bulk Upload – The LocalHop bulk upload template allows … Read More

Events, whether a party, a class, or promotional, have always played a part in connecting people and communities. As technology advances so do the manner in which people plan and host events. This brief history of event management compares the then and now of event planning. The Evolution of Event Management The earliest events and … Read More