Event Planning is big business these days according to research conducted by Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional), as spending for special events worldwide is at $500 billion annually.  Dr. Goldblatt’s research shows that profits in the industry continue to rise and profit margins have gone from 15% a few years ago to between 30 to 40 percent.  So if you happen to be like Lara Martynec of Diaper Treats and absolutely love to plan, organize and set up events – you just might have found a lucrative profession!   But what IS event planning exactly?  Special events can be broken down into the following categories:   ~…