Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Most budgets limit plans resulting in a compromise of plans. I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Undoubtedly, incorporating AV into your event can use a majority of your budget quickly. Many times event av contracts bill by hours or days.

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Contracts Insurance Negotiating Events 117

Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many of our clients have had to navigate unchartered waters as venue contracts (that were secured years ago) are now being questioned and challenged by members in states that have adopted discriminatory and women’s health laws that go against the mission and values of the association.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Conference organizers can select the right conference type by choosing an event format, a specific content type, or a combination of the two. Event planning is never easy. But if you’ve been in the event management space for a while, you know that planning a successful conference takes work. Absolutely!

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QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

So, you’re thinking of a career as an event planner. Now the question is: should you start an event planning business? More to the point – is event planning the right career for you in the first place? Is Event Planning Hard? What Does an Event Planner Do? That’s great!

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QC Event School

MAY 21, 2022

How much does it cost to start an event planning business? Starting your own event planning business can be an extremely lucrative and fulfilling endeavor – but it doesn’t come cheap. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly how much money you need to save up and invest in your new venture!

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Event Planning Advertising Insurance Social Media 105

Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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Event Planning Trade Shows Government Healthcare 109

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

The backbone of every successful event is a team of people who work tirelessly, often after hours and behind the scenes, to make it happen. Below are five common event-planning mistakes that I have seen during my career — and a few tips on how to avoid them so that all does go well. Not Planning Early Enough.

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Event Planning Contracts Consulting Banking 86

All Seated

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

IN THIS ARTICLE: 1. WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING? Streamlining Guest Management Venue Selection And Management Budget Management Marketing And Promotion Event Day Coordination Post-Event Analysis Personalization And Customization 3. WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING?

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Event Planning Social Media Venues Management 63

Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re lucky your office will have a committee where the various tasks involved with planning the event can be assigned. If you’re one of the unfortunate ones, the planning my fall entirely on your plate. If you’re lucky. Well, fear not, help is here! What Does a Great Destination Management Company Look Like?

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Corporate Events Event Ideas Negotiating Entertainment 97

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

But when the file gets handed over to event services, that’s when the nitty-gritty gets underway. I tend to think of event services as the department, or people, that put all of the pieces of the puzzle together. Now might be a good time to point you to our event planning checklist.

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Contracts Transportation Entertainment Events 75

Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) Confessions of an Event Planner: by Judy Allen.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 13, 2016

This week I’m flying home for a family reunion and the Event Planning Blueprint team is taking time off to enjoy the summer, catch up on rest and plan the launch of our program How To Be An Event Planner. For the next five weeks we’re going to revisit our most popular event planning blog posts and videos.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

How can you, as a planner, structure contracts to be flexible? What can you do at the contract level to make sure that last-minute changes don’t have a negative impact on your event or your budget? Look into the history of pre/post stays with your attendees and contract accordingly. Start Sooner. Avoid the Elaborate.

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Meetings Contracts Hotels Travel 98

Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The event planning sector is on a steep rise. But more importantly, you need professional training, which can be possible through an event planning certification course. But more importantly, you need professional training, which can be possible through an event planning certification course.

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Event Planning Education Corporate Events Social Media 52

Attendease

JANUARY 30, 2024

Stuck for inspiration on how to start meaningful, powerful sales conversations at your next event? Look no further than this article. The tips and strategies outlined below will help you captivate audiences, build rapport, qualify leads, and nurture relationships during and after events , whatever your function is.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? In this ULTIMATE Master List, we’ll give you ALL of our top recommended, in-house blog articles that are sure to provide all of the information you’re looking for.

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Corporate Events Social Media Consulting Event Planning 102

EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

[link] Making an event planning checklist is hard. Like, really hard.You don't know where to start, and you'd think the smallest events would be easier to manage, and for the most part, it's true, but then again every attendee counts, and engagement will need to be more personalized. Draft Event Schedule ? Promotion ?

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EventPlanning

JULY 30, 2015

So as an event planner, it is more important than ever to know how to write an event planning proposal in order to get the attention of all clients looking for qualified and professional event planners. Starting Your Event Proposal. This articles outlines guidelines when writing an even planning proposal.

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QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

Do you have a passion for planning events? If so, this article is for you! In it, we will provide an ultimate guide on how to become a corporate event planner. We’ll delve into this more a little later on in this article, and tell you all about QC’s self-paced, online Corporate Event Planning Course!

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2024

Amberlee Huggins “A DMC specializes in the creation of an event, offering a wide range of event planning and execution services, ensuring seamless experiences for all clients,” says Heidi Brown, co-chief executive of Access DMC. “We This article appears in the March/April 2024 issue.

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Management Contracts Hotels Airlines 90

Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Whether you’re brainstorming menu ideas for a birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, there’s no denying that amazing event catering and planning are central to the attendee experience. Easily track clients, agreements, and signatures Save time by creating event contracts and agreements with venue management software.

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EventPlanning

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Are you exploring ways to grow your event planning business but don’t yet have funds to pay for advertising? This article is for you. When most event planners think of marketing their event business , they think of expensive advertising they can’t afford. A – Approach and Ask.

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Master the Event

APRIL 6, 2022

By now many of you know that we put a special emphasis on event planning education. Here at Plan an Event, we continue to be encouraged by amount of students, and younger people in general, seeking to enter this industry. Event planning technology is on the increase. A full rounded diploma course.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 1, 2016

Whether you’re starting an event planning business or plan to be an independent planner, knowing how to charge for your event planning services is going to make (or break) your success. ” Charging For Your Event Planning Services. ” Charging For Your Event Planning Services.

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Event Planning Events Contracts 2004 90

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discuss when they might be able to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts for 2021 meetings. We have a 2021 contract in late April in Chicago for which we updated the force majeure clause to include COVID-19 as a specific situation that would allow us to cancel.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Fortunately, with the right artificial intelligence and event automation tools, you can transform your workflow, boost your event marketing strategy, and generate event planning campaigns more efficiently—all while creating an outstanding experience for event attendees.

Event Management 78

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Networking is a great way to meet industry leaders as well as to keep on top of the latest and greatest event planning trends. You won”t necessarily start to see the results of your efforts until you have attended several networking events. Related article: Networking Is a Big Part of Event Planning-But Is It Done Right?

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Meetings Contracts Association Meetings Event Planning 40

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. This may include keeping event planning and management in-house – unless it interferes with other organization priorities.

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Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

However, the cost for holding events is a huge concern. Businesses in a 2019 survey cited increasing costs and lower budgets as the top two challenges they face as they plan events. This sometimes results in a more expensive event contract than if you were to start with one of the pre-designed packages.

Contracts 84

Contracts Negotiating Banking Venues 84

QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? In this ULTIMATE Master List, we’ll give you ALL of our top recommended, in-house blog articles that are sure to provide all of the information you’re looking for.

Corporate Events 52

Corporate Events Social Media Consulting Event Planning 52

Eventsforce

MAY 12, 2020

Its literal translation means “superior force” and it is often used as a sort of get out clause in certain contracts. The term itself describes any event that happens outside of your reasonable control that goes on to disrupt your ability to fulfil a legal obligation. Enjoyed reading this article?

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EventPlanning

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Today we tackle an important question that new planners often have – “How do I charge for my event planning services?” If articles like this are helpful to your event planning, you will enjoy our Full Event Planning course. Pricing is the most common question new planners ask.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this article, we provide 14 trade show booth ideas and tips for everything from selecting the perfect booth location and decorating your booth to attracting a crowd and building goodwill for your brand. For instance, if you’re hoping for visitors to do a quick pop-in, excessive furniture isn’t needed.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Although free and low-cost solutions can be a great short-term fix to get a new wedding venue or meeting space up and running, these inexpensive solutions eventually end up costing an event venue vastly more than what you save using them. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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SevenEvents

JUNE 1, 2023

Hiring an event management company UK can be a great solution as they have the experience and expertise to handle all the details of your event, allowing a more seamless and stress-free experience. Consider Your Budget A key consideration when choosing an event agency is your event budget.

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Master the Event

APRIL 6, 2022

The better part of my event planning career has been on the supplier side of the industry. Is a Meeting Planner Obligated to Work with the Supplier without a Contract? A DMC is not necessarily known outside of the meetings and events industry. It was our job to act as a broker for our clients, meeting planners.

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