Guides for people who actually run events
Practical answers to the questions organizers ask us most — plus playbooks for specific kinds of events, and honest comparisons to help you choose the right setup.
Do Event Organizers Need GST Registration in India?
GST on event tickets isn’t one flat rate — it depends on your event type, ticket price, and who’s organizing. Here’s the actual rule, and how it works on SPION.
When Do You Actually Receive Your Money After Selling Tickets?
Settlement timing is one of the most common worries for first-time organizers. Here’s what actually happens between a ticket sale and money in your bank account.
Are Ticket Refunds Legally Required in India?
Your refund policy is yours to set — but "yours to set" isn’t the same as "no rules apply." A practical guide to writing a refund policy that’s fair and defensible.
QR Code Check-In for Events: What Actually Matters
Nearly half of event organizers already use QR check-in. Here’s what separates a check-in system that works from one that jams up at the door.
Free vs. Paid Events: Which Model Works for Your Community Meetup?
Charging even a token amount changes who shows up — for better and worse. A decision guide for community organizers stuck on this exact question.
Custom Domains for Events: Do You Need One?
A branded URL costs less than a coffee subscription per year. Here’s when it actually matters and when it’s just a nice-to-have.
Why Most Event Pages Are Invisible to AI Search
ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude can’t read most event platforms’ pages at all. Here’s what’s actually happening under the hood, and what to ask your platform about it.
Running Paid Workshops as a Coach or Trainer
A practical setup guide for coaches and trainers running their first (or fiftieth) paid session — pricing, registration, and the logistics nobody tells you about upfront.
Startup Community Meetups and Pitch Nights, Without the Logistics Headache
Running a meetup on top of a full-time job means logistics has to be the easy part. Here’s a lean setup that doesn’t eat your weekend.
College Fest and Club Events: A Practical Guide for Student Organizers
Different budget, different urgency, different audience than a corporate event. A guide written for the realities of running a student-organized event.
Corporate Townhalls and Training Days Without an IT Ticket
HR teams shouldn’t need a procurement cycle to run an internal event. A guide to running townhalls and training days without waiting on IT.
Why Creators and Influencers Are Outgrowing Single-Purpose Fan-Meetup Tools
Fan-meetup ticketing widgets get you a booking form. A full event page, tiered pricing, and QR check-in gets you a real event — here’s the difference.
Event Ticketing Platforms in India: What to Actually Compare
Fee model, GST handling, QR check-in, and support quality vary a lot more than the marketing pages let on. A criteria-first guide to choosing.
Spreadsheet + Payment Link vs. an All-in-One Event Platform
A side-by-side look at what it actually costs — in time, not just money — to run an event on Google Forms and Razorpay Links versus a dedicated platform.
Pay-Per-Event vs. Subscription Ticketing: Which Pricing Model Actually Saves You Money?
Subscription platforms bet you’ll run enough events to make the monthly fee worth it. Here’s the math for organizers who run events occasionally, not constantly.