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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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. There are certain must-have elements for every event.

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StraussCA

MAY 4, 2023

However, it is important to think about the location and how members will easily get to it and if there is sufficient parking or local transit to enable members to get to the venue – even if the weather does not cooperate the day of the event. Also remember, do not always go with the easy choice, such as a standard hotel venue.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

So it’s very important in the planning stages that each and every small item is addressed. Look for Substance in a Conference Planning Guide. So even if your next meeting isn’t a large one, consider going on the CVB’s website as there will be a lot of complimentary planning information to help you. Some better than others.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Brampton, ON Apply here Event Manager IG Wealth Management, Toronto, ON Apply here Event Manager SharpLight Technologies, Concord, ON Apply here Event Manager – Toronto Burstyn Inc., Toronto, ON Apply here Events Manager Moxies, Vancouver, BC Apply here Events Manager Syntax Systems Ltd.,

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Action for organizers: Planers should think about sustainability in every aspect of their event planning. Look for sustainable venues, communication, vendors like food & beverage, and furniture rentals. Incorporating sustainability from early on is essential to achieving a green event. .

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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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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

Additionally, Make sure that there are restaurants or other attractions nearby that are open either pre or post event to maximize additional event networking opportunities. Lodging Accommodations: If the venue is not located within a hotel, there needs to be suitable lodging accommodations within a reasonable distance of the event.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

A generational shift (mostly driven by technology and online interaction) is forcing large hotel chains to create new brands with completely overhauled meeting and event offers. More sophisticated tools are available for event professionals looking for the best deal. Venue selection technology has substantially evolved.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Book vendors and venues for multiple events.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

My dad got me a job washing dishes there, and I eventually started working in food prep. My life has been events since that point.” . How Deanna Got Started in Events. Like her co-hosts Arianna and Nick, Deanna got her start in food and beverage. “My That gave me even more inspiration to pursue events.”.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Build colorful, detailed event proposals with unlimited line items, categories, image galleries and pricing details as well as detailed banquet event orders that pull related data from other areas of the application. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Because of the size of the event and what the VeeFriends team wanted to achieve, there were numerous challenges to address, such as production, venue sourcing, hotel blocking, food and beverage, welcome parties, registration, talent, security and VIP management. The VeeFriends team found and contracted the U.S.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Consult convention and visitors’ bureaus and travel partners for local updates and work closely with your hotel reps to ensure that the optimum health, safety and sanitation protocols, room layouts and capacity limits are met. Enlist separate planning teams. A hybrid event can also increase your sponsor dollars. See below!

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

A theme not only makes the event less expensive by avoiding decoration overload, but it creates a more cohesive guest experience. That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. It’s important to satisfy guests’ five senses at any event. Better events, no stress.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 5, 2019

Museums are a type of alternative venue, which we define as a venue whose main purpose and design is for something other than events. Ironically, food and beverage may not be allowed in the galleries where the art is. Finding the event contact online can be surprisingly difficult. What do I need to know?

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Do Good Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Budgets are often one of the most stressful parts of your event planning process, but they don’t have to be! When you are starting out with a new event, your budget may focus on broad categories. A more established event may dive into deeper detail. Additionally, don’t forget taxes and fees!

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, if you were to charge $75 per ticket, selling 120 tickets would provide the planning committee with $9,000 to fund the event. Create VIP ticket packages that include a memory book, VIP parking, or other unique offers, at a higher rate, to raise additional funds for the event. Brainstorm big-picture details.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Following famous event planning companies and event planners can feel like mentorship. Because — believe it or not — some people think they can handle event planning all on their own. How hard can planning their own wedding be? Planning their own wedding will save them money, right? “By Sound design.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.) Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.)

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Especially for global life science and pharma organizations that run hundreds or thousands of events every year. These companies provide end-to-end event management services. Peace of mind Putting on an impactful pharma event involves countless details and moving parts.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event. All good event professionals know the first step to making sure nothing gets left out is to start with a checklist.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In addition to outlining how much you have to spend on the event overall, breakdown the budget for your party into various categories, including: Venue rental Food costs or catering services Alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages Entertainment Decorations Guest transportation Party favors. Diagram your Halloween party with ease.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Plan well and prosper, friends! Plan well and prosper, friends! The 33 skills every meeting and event professional needs to master. A: Strategic planning. The most important piece of the meeting and event planning process is defining the strategy. Manage contracts. Manage critical path. Analyze risks.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. There’s hotel jargon, legal terms, and the idea of facing off against someone over the negotiating table. We’re here to walk you through the basics of negotiating hotel blocks. Start Early.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Missing even the smallest details can lead to a food shortage, menu mix-ups, or missed orders. Communication is the toughest part of working in the kitchen,” said Norton, who has more than 26 years of experience working in kitchens for country clubs, big hotels, and even Disney World. Banquet Event Order (BEO).

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

1 – Planning Pod. When we built Planning Pod, we set out to solve a big problem that many event venues, restaurants and hotels face … juggling too many applications, emails, documents, spreadsheets and even notes, folders and whiteboards to manage their event bookings. Primary Focus. Which leads right into….

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As CEO and co-founder of Planning Pod, I’m glad these venue owners, managers and staff are asking questions like these to make sure they choose the right platform that best fits their needs. Sign up for a free trial and demo of Planning Pod. Event Booking Management + Calendar. Floor Plan Setup Design Tool. Tripleseat.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

One of the key challenges for planners is to ensure that you carefully manage expenses and revenues to achieve the financial goals that have been established by your organization and accurately measure your event success. The chart below shows an overview of the most common expenses for meetings and events. Grants and contracts.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

They communicate what is included in a particular party experience, such as venue rental, food, alcohol, and event service. They detail the fixed-price cost of hosting an event in a specified space on a designated date, such as a banquet hall, private dining room, or the entire venue.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Food-and-Beverage Management. Event Budget Management. Event Vendor Management. Proposals & Contracts. In fact, the first version of our product created in 2007 was wedding planning software for couples and planners. Venue + Room & Space Management. BEOs and Menu Management. Email Integration.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Your party planning checklist Whether it’s for a graduation or sales goal celebration, parties require the same event planning skills required to host any other type of group gathering. Depending on the size or complexity of your party, you may want to brush up on best practices or party planning articles to prepare yourself.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Food-and-Beverage Management. Event Budget Management. Event Registration & RSVPs. Event Vendor Management. Proposals & Contracts. Since we launched in 2013, our tools have helped 10,000+ event pros run their businesses and manage 200,000+ events. Planning Pod Pricing.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Consolidating technology into an end-to-end event automation platform. Food How much will food cost?

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Lodging: You’ll find many venues that offer accommodation or provide some discounts on lodging in nearby hotels. Through partnerships with hotels, conference venue hosts gain a competitive edge that makes it a popular practice. Negotiate the price , or—if relevant—establish a multi-year contract with a venue host. Conclusion.

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