Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This year, we talked tips, tricks and insights with legal professionals on negotiating event contracts and navigating the current legal landscape. Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. “In Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know. But we’ve anticipated this. Alison Fragale.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! a national meeting planning company, which books over 100,000 room nights annually. And today, he’s sharing all of his knowledge to help you strike the best deal on your hotel contract negotiations.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Remember that time when you presented your contract terms to a vendor—perhaps a hotel, production company, tech provider, off-site venue, or speakers agency—and the vendor simply replied, "Sure, this is fine." Every negotiation has its sticking points, with some more serious than others. Printer-friendly version.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Register for “How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices” webinar. Wi-Fi fees are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! From simple steps to negotiation tips, he lays it all out there. Learn how to negotiate Wi-Fi costs within conference centers and hotels. Website: www.helloendless.com .

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. They want to make their money back on their equipment in roughly three rentals, which is fine for them—but that leaves plenty of room to negotiate before signing a contract. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2019

We all know catering can be the largest expense on the master account, but we don’t realize the several areas that can be negotiated to stretch your catering budget. This is substantially less than the 75 to 80% profit in the rooms department and is enough leeway to allow you to negotiate catering prices for your group.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You need to hit it out of the park, but it’s a first time event at your company, and planning is not your primary role or in your wheelhouse. But how do you select the best company for the task? What do event management companies do? First, what is an event management company, and what support can they offer?

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Be sure to ask for a good mix of ethnic names, genders, and geographical regions, together with impressive job titles at big-name companies. No more negotiating with F&B suppliers, transportation services, in-house production, etc. Instead, simply have ChatGPT generate a long list of impressive attendees. Ten minutes work, tops!

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Attendease

JULY 20, 2023

The real magic lies in negotiating SaaS contracts. With the right skillset and a clear understanding of your organization’s needs, you can emerge from the negotiation process with a contract that drives significant value and savings. We’re here to guide you through the essential elements of negotiating your next SaaS contract.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 4, 2018

Our discussion focuses on best practices and tips for event planners in hiring and working with AV companies. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Will Thompson discuss the following: The items an event planner needs to know before reaching out to an Audio Visual or Production Company with a Request for Proposals. ABOUT OUR GUEST.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

The word “partnership” gets thrown around a lot in the events world, but when there are too few ballrooms for too many functions being planned, meeting planners and hotel and destination counterparts often find themselves on the losing end of negotiations that could be win-wins. Another counter-intuitive hack is being open about priorities.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Obtain multiple bids.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2018

Register for “How to Negotiate AV Prices for Events” Having great audiovisual is expected at events, but the prices can sometimes be unexpected. As more planners look for high-quality AV for their meetings, negotiating the right price is sometimes the deciding factor for them when it comes to booking a hotel or convention center.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Many people are under the impression that if they hire an event planning service company they will be spending more than their budget allows. While event planning service companies are for-profit companies that doesn’t always translate into additional fees for your program’s budget. Obviously it’s important to establish trust.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Our discussion focuses on best practices and tips for event planners in hiring and working with AV companies. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Will Thompson discuss the following: The items an event planner needs to know before reaching out to an Audio Visual or Production Company with a Request for Proposals. ABOUT OUR GUEST.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Register for “Advanced Hotel Negotiations, From the Hotel Side” To be a more effective negotiator, meeting planners will learn how hotels evaluate their businesses and manage their inventory of space, rates and dates. Pasha’s company books over 100,000 room nights annually, working with corporate and association clients.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 7, 2018

Research shows that women are often very good at negotiating on behalf of others, but are not as successful when negotiating for themselves. You can change that by preparing yourself to negotiate. Here are five simple steps that can empower you as a negotiator and increase your chances of getting what you deserve.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

Delta Airlines: On March 1, Delta pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, ratified a new four-year contract that includes $7 billion in cumulative increases in pay and benefits, including better company contributions to 401(k) plans and improved work rules. Pilot strikes are rare. The last U.S.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 17, 2022

RenewableUK is the UK’s leading renewable energy trade association, representing the interests of over 400 companies. Case in point, Global Offshore Wind organised by RenewableUK, held at ExCeL London for its return to in-person in September 2021.

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IMG

JANUARY 16, 2024

Event activation idea: use augmented reality to create a virtual tour of your company’s journey. This way attendees could explore the company’s milestones by scanning QR codes strategically placed around the venue. Augmented reality, interactive displays, and AI-driven experiences are the new stars of the show.

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Master the Event

APRIL 4, 2022

Event planning companies are facing challenging times that’s for sure. Don’t get me wrong this is not the end of times for event planning companies. There Are Ways That Event Planning Companies Can Still Win Business. There Are Ways That Event Planning Companies Can Still Win Business.

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Many event business owners hand their financials over to their accountant or bookkeeper, but a strong understanding of how to protect your company’s financials is crucial for success and futureproofing your business. Negotiate with the bank for credit when your finances are good. READ TIME: 1 minute. Instructor: Howard Givner.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Negotiate a clause about what will make an event financially important to go forward and negotiate based on that.”. Instead, talk about concerns of people canceling and negotiate at what point it doesn’t work. Fee Negotiation. Don’t put pandemic in your force majeure clause because we are still in the middle of it.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 10, 2023

How robust does your event network need to be, and what’s negotiable? Negotiating for this must-have service is a regular part of the job for Klein, ( below ) CEO of M-Plus Global Events, and he shared his advice on the topic during a session at Catersource + The Special Event in late March. How will attendees use the internet?

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

In this podcast, Ashley Milne-Tyte talks to Sara Laschever , an author and speaker on women and leadership, who says that some of that disparity may boil down to salary negotiations, which many women find harder to navigate than men do. How can women turn that around?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. The bottom-line goal is to ensure that your company is protected in case of the unexpected. And remember, everything is open to negotiation. Always ask if the rates, F&B minimums, etc.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed. Contracts: The survey asked planners about their number-one concern when negotiating a contract.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? Remember, everything is open for negotiation so make sure you are getting what you’re paying for.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Following a 95% vote in favor of strike authorization, the two-unions negotiating committee is now authorized to call a strike at 22 casino resorts along The Strip, divided between its largest employers: MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn/Encore Resorts. We’re continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as appropriate.”

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IMG

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

civilian labor force in 2023 11% of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women, along with 30% of Fortune 500 board members. From negotiating a killer deal to acing that public speaking engagement, these sessions are gold. 42% of all U.S. businesses are owned by women Women made up 47% of the U.S. The best part?

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Tools to assist your corporate event planning: Party Checklist Drink Calculator Room Capacity Calculator Corporate events are a way to get colleagues together to either learn about a new company product/feature or as a social event to thank the team for all their hard work. What Does a Great Destination Management Company Look Like?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Find out what’s going on with the budgets in other departments; is the company cutting back on events while spending more on other things? Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. The post 7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget appeared first on Smart Meetings. Demonstrate value.

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EventFocus

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

There are many misconceptions about hiring event companies to help produce your events. Oftentimes event companies pay for themselves in savings, and a great event company works within your set budget parameters. A good event company is happy to work behind the scenes and let you shine. Myth #1: It will cost too much.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters which represents 340,000 UPS workers considering a strike, walked away from the negotiating table with the company this week, starting a countdown to July 31 when the union vows to strike. Recently, the company agreed to add air conditioning to UPS trucks, a move UPS resisted for years.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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