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6 Steps to Evaluate and Choose the Right Event Planning Tools

Attendease

Before the arrival of modern event planning tools, planning great events was no easy feat. The development of today’s tools has allowed organizations and teams alike to unlock their creative potential, maximize resources, and deliver exceptional events with ease.

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Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs

Velvet Chainsaw

For larger conferences, planners can’t wait until the last 30 days for a convention services or catering manager to be deployed against their program. Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract. Tough times require creative thinking.

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Event Contracts: Agree to Be Agreeable

SmartMeetings

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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Before You Sign That Contract: 5 Hotel Contract Tips For Novice Planners

Endless Events

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. However, that might be a dangerous endeavor.

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Event Planning Contract

International Institute of Event Management

critical piece of event planning is developing the initial contract that your client will enter into. A contract legally binds your client to your company. This contract assists your company to prevent monetary losses. The contract should include a due date for the initial deposit. Cancellation Terms. .

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New Contract Essentials in an Ever-Changing Environment

SmartMeetings

2022 contracting will require going back to basics. The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. How do we navigate this ever-changing environment?

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Destination Management Company Showcase

SmartMeetings

DMCs are an untapped resource for meeting profs A Destination Management Company (DMC) could be the secret ingredient for meeting professionals cooking up their next event. Their close partnerships with local vendors and venues will bring a client’s vision to fruition by outsourcing logistics and creative research to local experts.