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In-Kind Sponsorships for Events: How to Create a Win-Win Situation

Endless Events

As event professionals, we’re constantly striving to create meaningful experiences for attendees and stakeholders while working within limited resources and a budget. In-kind sponsorships are relationships where a business sponsors an event by providing free goods or services rather than a financial contribution. Let’s dive in!

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10 Famous Event Planners You Should Follow

Event Planning BluePrint

Not only can it help you learn the lingo to help you sell your services, but it can give you insight into how the pros handle things, like negotiations to help save their clients money. You don’t have to think of it as a formal, tough, adversarial negotiation,” she said. 10 Famous Event Planners You Should Follow. Great Advice.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

Here are 3 benefits of working with a professional pharma event management company: Access to resources Pharma event management companies have established relationships with top venues, caterers, A/V companies, and other vendors. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

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25 Powerful Event Sales Techniques for Venues and Planners

Planning Pod

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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9 Proven Steps for Planning Successful Events

Planning Pod

For each budget line item, you should account for the following: Estimated amount (how much you want to spend) Negotiated amount (the agreed upon price with your supplier) Actual amount (invoiced amount) Amount paid to date Amount still owed Payment due dates w/ amounts due. Event Income.

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The Essential Event Budgeting Guide 2023

Stova

What is an Event Budget An event budget is an estimation of the costs an event will incur based on plans made as well as research. Whether you are planning a small event or a large sophisticated one, your corporate event cannot exceed your budget. Food How much will food cost?

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What is Your Top On-the-Job Challenge?

PCMA Convene

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Keeping costs down, particularly food and beverage and audiovisual for meetings. Communication. Contracting. (3