The GoodEvent Blog
Insights for event professionals
Practical guides, tools and tips for running a smarter marquee, tent and event hire business.
Frame Tent Floor Plan Templates: 6m, 9m & 12m +
Free 6m, 9m and 12m frame tent floor plan templates, connected to your stock and quotes. Plan and quote faster with GoodEvent
Free Tipi Floor Plan Templates
Premade tipi floor plan templates you can drag, drop, and share. Plan multi-tipi layouts fast with GoodEvent Layout — free to use
Free Stretch Tent Floor Plan Templates
Premade stretch tent floor plan templates for GoodEvent Layout. Plan organic tent shapes fast, adjust anchor points, and share instantly.
Stop Losing Event Paperwork: GoodEvent Docs
GoodEvent Docs stores every completed form in one searchable place. Find a risk assessment, signed contract, or delivery note in seconds
GoodEvent Business: Event Rental Management Tool
Quote faster, track stock, manage crews and send invoices — all in one place. See how GoodEvent Business runs your event hire operation end to end.
Event Hire Cost Calculator — Know Your Margin First
GoodEvent Business calculates your real job costs — staff, fuel, vehicles, sub-rentals — before you quote. See your profit margin on every booking.
Event Crew Clock In Without an App — GoodEvent Time
Stop chasing staff to download apps. GoodEvent Time's Crew View lets event crews clock in via QR code or link — no app, no login, selfie verified.
7 Essential Forms Every Event Hire Business Needs (All Free and Digital)
Inquiry forms, site surveys, vehicle logs, accident reports and more — GoodEvent Docs has 7 essential forms pre-built for event hire businesses. Free, fully digital, works on any device
How to Convert a Client's Hand-Drawn Sketch Into a Professional Floor Plan
Turn client sketches into professional, to-scale event floor plans with GoodEvent Layout. Create, adjust and share live layouts for weddings, venues, awards shows, marquees and events—no CAD or design skills needed.
Catching up with quotes & admin after settings events up all day?
Send quotes, check stock, create invoices and manage event hire enquiries from anywhere with GoodEvent Business. Built for marquee, furniture, AV, staging, power, toilet and event rental businesses working on the move.
How to Catch Up on Event Admin from Anywhere — Even On Site
Floor plan update, new enquiry, stock check, quote sent, crew verified — all done from a phone on a live event site. Here's how GoodEvent Layout, Business, and Time work together.
How to Share a Live Event Site Map With Every Supplier and Clien
Turn client sketches into professional, to-scale event floor plans with GoodEvent Layout. Create, adjust and share live layouts for weddings, venues, awards shows, marquees and events—no CAD or design skills needed.
Digital Forms and Documents for Event Businesses
Site surveys, H&S checks, handover forms, client intake, damage records — GoodEvent Docs has 50+ pre-built event forms to clone and customise. Free. No login needed to submit.
How to Turn a Client's Sketch Into a Real Festival Site Map
Paper site plans go out of date the second anything changes. GoodEvent Maps builds accurate festival layouts on real Google Maps terrain — share one live link and everyone sees the same plan. Free.
How to Win Event Bookings Faster With a Message Box on Your Quote
Stop the email chain. GoodEvent Business puts a live message box directly in your client quote — so questions get answered, extras get added, and bookings get confirmed faster.
Seasonal Cashflow Management for Event Businesses
Survive the off-season with payment plans that spread cash across the year. Collect deposits instantly via online payments. Track overdue invoices automatically. GoodEvent Business helps marquee companies manage seasonal cashflow without panic.
Professional Tent Rental Quotes That Convert
Create professional tent rental quotes with photos, floor plans, and instant online booking. Quote from your phone on site. Win more bookings with modern presentation.
Professional Marquee Quotes That Win Bookings
Send stunning interactive quotes clients open on their phones. Include photos, floor plans, and booking buttons. Update quotes live during site visits. GoodEvent Business creates quotes that look as professional as your service.
Professional Event Quotes That Win Bookings
Create professional quotes with photos, floor plans, and online booking. Quote from your phone on site visits. Win bookings before leaving the venue.
Pricing Marquee Hire Services for Profit
Stop underpricing marquee jobs. Calculate labour costs, vehicle expenses, and setup time automatically. GoodEvent Business shows profit margin before you send the quote so every booking stays profitable.
How to Prevent Double-Bookings in Tent Rental Business
Stop double-bookings before they happen. Learn how tent rental companies prevent costly inventory conflicts with real-time tracking and automated availability systems.
Prevent Double Bookings in Marquee Hire
Stop double booking marquees and equipment with real-time stock tracking. GoodEvent Business automatically reduces availability when quotes are created, eliminating costly mistakes before they happen.
Premium Vendor Coordination for High-End Events
Coordinate luxury weddings and corporate events with multiple premium suppliers. Track quotes, manage communication, and present options professionally to high-end clients.
Premium Event Presentations: Win High-End Clients with Visual Quotes
Win luxury weddings and premium corporate events with stunning visual presentations. Learn how professional quotes, floor plans, and interactive proposals close high-end bookings.
Outdoor Event Safety Planning Tools
Plan safer outdoor events with tools that document emergency access, track safety inspections, and create compliance records. GoodEvent helps festival and event suppliers meet H&S requirements and protect their teams.
Multi-Crew Scheduling for Event Companies
Schedule multiple crews across different sites and shifts. Track who's working where in real-time with GPS verification. Built for event companies managing 10-50+ staff.
Mobile Quoting for Event Rental: Quote on Site, Book Instantly
Quote from your phone during site visits. Send professional quotes before leaving the driveway. Learn how mobile quoting wins more event rental bookings instantly.
Managing Wedding Season for Marquee Hire
Handle 15+ weekend weddings without chaos. Track stock across multiple sites, schedule crews efficiently, and prevent double-bookings during peak wedding season.
Luxury Client Management for High-End Events
Impress premium clients with stunning quotes, instant updates, and seamless communication. GoodEvent Business helps high-end event suppliers deliver the professional experience luxury clients expect.
Managing Wedding Season: Tent Rental Business Operations Guide
Survive and thrive during peak wedding season. Learn how tent rental companies manage 15+ weekend weddings, prevent double-bookings, and coordinate crews across multiple sites.
Large-Scale Event Logistics Management
Manage multi-day festivals, agricultural shows, and sporting events. Coordinate crew, equipment, and site planning for events with thousands of attendees.
Emergency Access Planning for Outdoor Events
Plan emergency vehicle routes and access points for outdoor events on real terrain. GoodEvent Maps helps you visualize response times, calculate distances, and meet safety regulations before the first tent goes up.
Event Site Survey Checklist: What to Check Before Any Event
Complete site survey checklist for outdoor events. Learn what to assess during venue visits, from access routes to power points. Free checklist for event planners.
Component Stock Tracking for Marquees
Track every pole, stake, and bay section automatically. GoodEvent Business manages marquee stock at component level so you never arrive on site short of equipment.
Event Floor Plan Tool. Any Event, Any Venue
GoodEvent Layout is a free drag-and-drop floor plan tool for any event. Design boxing nights, weddings, conferences and more — no CAD, no design skills needed.
GoodEvent Maps Works Anywhere in the World
Australia, New Zealand, USA, South Africa, anywhere — GoodEvent Maps builds event site plans on Google Maps satellite imagery for any location on earth. Free
Free Marquee and Tent Floor Plan Templates for Any Guest Count
Six pre-built marquee floor plan templates from 50 to 200+ guests — round tables or trestle. Clone, customise, and send to clients in minutes. Free in GoodEvent Layout.