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Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs

Velvet Chainsaw

Event planners are experiencing sticker shock from rising costs for audiovisual, food and beverage, and other direct meeting expenses. Planners are charged with making the problem go away but have little to no negotiating power. How have you managed expectations of increased costs with your senior leadership?

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Debunking the Myth of All-in-One Event Management Software with Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

Attendease

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. It’s easier to buy in volume with everything under one roof because then you can negotiate.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Debunking the Myth of All-in-One Event Management Software with Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

Attendease

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. It’s easier to buy in volume with everything under one roof because then you can negotiate. Procurement.

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13 Corporate Event Planning Mistakes That Will Cost You Money

Attendease

Managing one corporate event can be demanding enough, so when it comes to managing multiple events, the time, resources, and details involved can make it a challenging endeavour. Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing.

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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners). Effective project management is crucial for seamless execution—AKA your sanity. LEARN MORE: Shopping for new event management software?

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Waste Not, Want Not: Donate Food After Your Event or Party

The Castle Group

It is no secret that events can produce much waste, from name badges and printed programs to signage and décor. However, nothing compares to food waste. Research from the Lime Venue portfolio shows that “the average event wastes between 15% and 20% of the food it produces.” What is food donation? Start early!