Not All Accountants are Created Equal: 3 Types of Financial Professionals

Have you ever worked with an accountant that didn’t advise you in the way you needed? Maybe your bookkeeper can’t seem to help you with your business strategy, or your tax accountant doesn’t really ‘get’ your business. Here’s the thing: not all accountants are created equal. Tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and financial strategy are all different aspects of your business finances. Each of …

Four Reasons Why You Should go to Wedding MBA

Four Reasons Why You Should go to Wedding MBA Where do wedding professionals continue learning? None other than Wedding Merchants Business Academy, of course! While there are many fantastic educational outlets for wedding and event professionals, the Wedding MBA seminar offers something special. The WIPA team is thrilled to be working at this year’s event and hopes to see our ...

Brunching with Business Leaders | WIPA SoCal Chapter

Brunching with Business Leaders | WIPA SoCal Chapter The energy was buzzing, mimosas were served, and the esteemed guests mixed and mingled on a sunny morning in Southern California. Tucked away on the Newport Coast, the Pelican Hill Resort was the perfect venue for WIPA’s SOCal’s 2017 “Brunching with Power Couples.” The brunch mixer brought together the industry’s finest for a morning ...

Making the Most of Your Off-Season

Making the Most of Your Off-Season By Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting Many event pros look forward to the off-season like kids look forward to summer vacation. It’s a time to wind down and take a deep breath from what’s been a very hectic year. While there is nothing wrong with using part of that time to relax and maybe even ...