Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Hidden Barn relied on a makeshift system of various tools and systems to manage their venue bookings, wedding planning, party rentals, invoicing, finances and more. We had my system for planning weddings, bar event details were on another spreadsheet, and we had to do invoicing with Quickbooks and Excel.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This blog post shows you the essential strategies to identify potential risks at events and develop contingency plans, ensuring your events run smoothly, no matter what surprises may come your way. Assess the reliability of your tech setup, including registration systems, audio-visual equipment, and internet connectivity.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It’s been a minute since we last shared a Rock Paper Coin blog post with the WONDERFUL Planner’s Lounge community – thank you for letting us pop in again! . The idea of setting up and learning a new system is completely daunting. We hope you had a crazy successful busy season and are gearing up for an epic 2022! Google Drive.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

When I set out to write this blog post on event tech, my mind was living in the “during” phase of the event life cycle. The right system can streamline execution and post-event evaluation processes, too. Event management systems make manually recreating the same type of document for different clientele a thing of the past.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With the right technology and expert partners, you can overcome the challenges of remote work and fragmented healthcare systems to connect with your most valuable advisors. Pro Tip: Give yourself enough time to complete the contracting process with the advisors. This will greatly speed up the contracting process.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

So we thought we’d provide a quick summary of the top event catering management systems for those of you shopping for a solution that best fits your needs. Build and share BEOs and other documents – like kitchen production sheets, proposals, contracts and invoices – in minutes with pre-built templates and custom formats.

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EventSource

JUNE 29, 2020

The hardest part of starting your own business was taking care of all the behind-the-scenes administration – setting up systems, creating contracts, sending emails, getting paid, doing taxes, marketing, etc. What was the hardest part of starting your own business? What do you find most rewarding?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

Planning Pod offers everything you need in one platform to plan, manage, and grow your event business, from client management and event planning to invoicing and signing contracts. But with a variety of CRMs to choose from, such as Salesforce, Cvent, or Zoho CRM, it’s important to choose the right CRM system for your business.

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ePly

JANUARY 25, 2023

This blog post will cover what to consider when evaluating different solutions so you can get the most out of your event management technology. Additionally, many event management systems offer custom badge printing capabilities which enable you to quickly print out personalized name badges for each attendee onsite.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From potential crisis to absolute victory, this blog will explore the tried-and-tested tactics that help planners exactly when they need it most. Cultivate a Strong Vendor Network Vendor-related issues — especially any last-minute changes — have the potential to wreak havoc on a well-planned event.

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QC Event School

APRIL 22, 2021

For example, I used Google Docs originally to draft contracts, and Google Sheets to maintain budgets. Similarly, until I had a client management software system in place, I kept client information in templated Google Docs. Contracts and the important components that should be in them.

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Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

That’s where you’ll have digital images of documents like contracts with the catering company and the venue owner. Let attendees’ phones interact with your event management system. The post Event Planning: The Key Elements to Successful Event Execution appeared first on Guidebook Blog. Now, we call them our smartphones.

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 6, 2023

I love to seek inspiration in the fine art wedding blogs such as Magnolia Rouge and Carats & Cake. Ivory Roses To make our admin tasks as easy and painless as possible for our couples, I love to use Calendly for all of my meeting scheduling and eSignatures for signing contracts. What inspires you?

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Nunify

MAY 4, 2022

Understand Their Project Management System. A company’s project management system, reporting mechanism, and frequency of communication are some of the other factors that you should pay attention to. Review The Company’s Contract. Their contract should be easy to read and understandable without the aid of a lawyer.

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GEVME

JUNE 5, 2020

In which case, you would be better off contracting a professional video streaming platform such as GEVME LIve. A 24/7 Support System. What kind of operating system will you use? The post How to Live Stream an Event in 2020 appeared first on GEVME Blog. Security Features. Monetization Capabilities. The Price of Services.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

The longer you stay with us, the more you can maximise the platform and prevent any learning curve involved with using new systems. This is the reason why we have optimised our offerings for one-off contracts. In addition, choosing long-term licences is also more economical to you in the long run.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

” Simplify Payment and Contracts: Automate contracts and payments to maintain good relationships with vendors. Software platforms like DocuSign and automated payment systems ensure contracts are managed efficiently and payments are timely. But not just any lists—create a system.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

It’s interesting because from a tech perspective, it shows how important it is for organisers to manage their data effectively and deal with event tech systems that can support them with things like tracking consent, deleting personal information, and securing attendee data so it doesn’t end up in the wrong hands.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2022

Most of the contracts applied force majeure clause and ended the contract.” So we had to do a lot of manual work to ensure that our entire system works 24/7. What they post keeps me much more aware than any of the industry blogs. When the pandemic hit, all the events started getting canceled or postponed.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Fortunately, prospecting and billing management tools can help you manage your sales pipeline, create customized contracts, and collect electronic payments. Planning Pod can make all the difference for event professionals, from automating your workflows to staying organized throughout the process.

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

Pricing For Properties For Planners Resources Blog Customer Stories Resource Library Training & Certification Podcast Product Updates About Cvent Log In Get Started Sign Up Free Request a Demo Home » Event Planning » How Much Do Wedding Planners Make? This means that your contract should say what clients will and will not be billed for.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

File folders and spreadsheets were sufficient in the past, but now planners need sophisticated systems and tools that will track all the necessary details for making decisions between multiple venue options. Understand these details before signing a contract. Electronic contracts are also becoming more common.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 31, 2018

Note that to claim a “frustration of purpose,” the purpose must be clearly stated in the contract so that both parties are aware of it. . If you have to pay a minor amount on the original contract, but you will more than make up for it by moving your meeting to a location where people want to go, it’s a good business decision.

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All Seated

AUGUST 12, 2020

Before diving into the work, your agreement must be ratified by a contract. Your client will have to sign on the dotted line in order to move ahead in your partnership, so your contract is a great way to protect yourself from being taken advantage of and provide a document to revisit later in the process. Make it official.

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EventSource

MARCH 16, 2020

Your Guests : While the majority of people infected will be fine, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems are at a greater risk of becoming extremely ill. Your Vendors : If there is a possibility of postponing your wedding, review your contracts and contact your vendors immediately.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Signing a venue contract, for example, may be more stressful for you than making a presentation to stakeholders. Technology, however, can be a great source of help when it comes to alleviating stress with event management systems offering a plethora of tools, options and inspiration to help planners along the way.

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Eved

JULY 3, 2017

Whether you’re in corporate procurement and experienced with procurement but may not be as well versed in the nuances of meeting and event spend, or you work for a smaller destination management company and aren’t yet as familiar with spend analysis, this blog is for you! Is there a contract opportunity with this hotel chain?

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

RSVP Tracking : Automated RSVP tracking systems allow guests to respond to invitations online. Real-time Updates: Once a venue is selected, automation tools can provide real-time updates on availability, pricing, and any changes in the contract, ensuring that event planners are always well-informed and can make decisions with confidence.

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a2z Innovation Insider

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

My role involves automating complex business processes, creating reports & dashboards, training users on using Salesforce and other internal systems, plus thinking through problems and making actionable recommendations. The post Meet the Team: Megan Blotzer appeared first on a2z's Innovation Insider Blog.

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

They faced the task of enabling an eco-system for over 1,500 people spread all over the world to work together and collaborate to solve complex challenges. Collaborating on such complex challenges requires ‘moving away from ego-systems to eco-systems with all the players.’. All the game data sits on the hand-held app.

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Eventsforce

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Should you be contracting specialists? Your hybrid event has a mix of virtual and in-person attendees, but with the event tech available there should be no need to use separate registration systems. After all, there is nothing more labour intensive and time consuming than working with different systems to effectively do the same task.

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Do Good Events

AUGUST 16, 2021

Is an online or virtual event possible and what systems need to be in place to make that happen? Understand what your systems are equipped to do, what your organization’s policies are, and what would best steward your relationships. Could the event and food service happen outdoors if the indoor event cannot occur?

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

We Interrupt this Blog Post…. A great event CRM system for caterers and venues can make all the difference in helping you track catering leads and follow up properly according to your own best practices. Of course, this is not to say that manual processes can’t work or that every catering and venue business must have a CRM system.

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Eventscase Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

For virtual and hybrid events, we offer the Digital Venue which is a website facility where attendees can consume digital content, participate via live interaction tools, and network with other attendees through our in-house messaging and video conferencing system. We can focus on them in our other blogs.

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The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. Before having my new company, I already had a one-year contract signed for our first project for a hotel company. I was lucky at that moment because I had very good clients—everyone paid the maximum and respected the contract.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 3, 2018

This blog post will shed light on the top event app security features, best practices for data protection, and important technical questions that you should be asking your event app providers so that you only partner with the most secure vendors (and can sleep more soundly at night!). Who in your organization has access to your event data?

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QC Event School

JUNE 1, 2021

You can then use these brand images throughout your website, as well as within any blogs you write and/or on social media. The right wedding planning business tools will keep you sane, systemized, organized, and on-track. Contract sharing and signing. Online Business Tools. Accounting and invoicing. Social media scheduling.

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