SevenEvents

OCTOBER 17, 2023

event planning is a complex but rewarding challenge that involves a lot of attention to detail. one of the most fundamental aspects of organising a successful event is budgeting. understanding your objectives will help you to not only plan a great event but also allocate your budget more effectively.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Setting a structured timeline with non-negotiable deadlines (but be sure to include some undisclosed buffer time). Lining up the event software you want to use and including potential “what-ifs” to compensate for any possible delays. Never submit a generic proposal.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

It took time, planning, and patience. Not unlike starting an event planning business. How to Start Your Event Planning Business. The same goes for those looking to start their own event planning business. Identify whether your skills are right for event planning. Topics: Event Budgeting.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. We will look at all aspects of events and how technology plays a role in being more efficient, increase revenue and grow attendee engagement pre-, during, and post-event.

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Cost Capacity Location Transportation Wifi Amenities Ambiance Layout Insurance Timeframe. Your budget will be one of the biggest considerations that you will have to take into account when finding an event venue. A price range will immediately limit which venues you can use for your event. Quick Reads. Back to You.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

If you find out they are charging you 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that cost down to 2.5 Although specific policies vary between companies, this will always be a section included within your event AV contract. Equipment Insurance. After doing the math, you will learn that both discounts are essentially the same thing.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus. Tell a Story.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning? What is Event Planning?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. Political, economical, and technological turmoil are profoundly affecting the way we choose where to host our events and creating unprecedented opportunities.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

You can also consider reserving parking lots and having attendants pay for them when they park or get Lyft and Uber to serve your event. You can try and negotiate for discounts. . You could also ask attendants to carpool and find a way to make it easy for them with an event app. Take care of Insurance.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Rules and regulations are a huge part of event planning; licences, permits, and insurance are all non-negotiables that need to be sorted ahead of any event taking place. It is suggested that you have a session with a legal advisor or your insurer to discuss what you do and don’t need for the day of the event.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Looking for more plain-English translations of event terminology?

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 5, 2019

Finding the event contact online can be surprisingly difficult. If there’s no tab for “Space Rental”, look under “Support” or “Membership”, as hosting events at museums is often a benefit of being a corporate member. Expect higher insurance requirements, a lengthier contract, and more rules and regulations than at a typical hotel.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

By following this checklist, you can be sure to remember all the details necessary for a successful event, as well as keep track of the timelines surrounding the event planning process. Complete Checklist to Hosting an Event. Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. Negotiate details with the venue.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

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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All Seated

MAY 7, 2021

AllSeated is a rapidly growing venture-backed company with best-in-class products for event planning and layouts. Understand customer goals, plans, challenges, timeline, budget, authority. Negotiate agreements and keep records of sales and data. 401k plan with company contribution. Location: Atlanta, Georgia.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Allseated is a rapidly growing venture-backed company with best-in-class products for event planning and layouts. Understand customer goals, plans, challenges, timeline, budget, authority . Negotiate agreements and keep records of sales and data. Location: US – REMOTE. What you’ll get: Competitive salary.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Judge predicted independent contractors will also get hit hard by these new rules, “Companies are going to be drilling into what is needed to actually be a 1099 and how their company sets up insurance,” she predicted. Due diligence to properly classify someone as a contractor is about to get much harder, much more stringent, Judge warned.

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Nuila Events LLC

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Think of the money you save on your dental insurance! In this same world, there are only 168 hours in the week, so having an expert handle things like replacing your car’s brakes, dentistry, and event planning is not only a no-brainer, it’s also a lot less expensive than using your own time to do it.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. Develop an event master plan.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. You can’t insure against everything.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

You should create a comprehensive plan for your hybrid event that explains what each session/content is about, including breaks for both your virtual and live attendees. This event plan will help you in keeping the hybrid event on the right track during its execution. Planning a Hybrid Event: Step-by-Step Guide.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a 10-percent increase in the number of meeting-and-event-planning jobs by 2024. CHME, CHSP, CMP, CHE, who in addition to teaching classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver, serves as a faculty adviser for the school’s hospitality, tourism, and events management department. “In

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

A brief overview of the event planning industry The event planning industry is a booming sector that encompasses organizing, coordinating, and executing various types of events such as conferences, weddings, seminars, social gatherings, and more.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 1, 2016

I hope this hasn’t happened to you and it’s something you only hear or read about, but the reality is… Nearly all planners run into a problem client or two throughout their event planning career. Ready to start your event planning business? It depends a lot on how the event planner gets paid.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

The same can be said for event planning. If you try to create an event that makes all audiences happy by including every idea and activity under the sun, then it doesn’t have any clarity and won’t resonate with anyone. Step 4 – Assemble a crack team of event professionals.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. It’s tricky.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

At the end of this guide, you should be able to use these tactics no matter what industry you are in or the type of events that you plan to create a holistic approach to event management. That’s why every corporate event planner needs a planning budget. There’s simply so much to consider and prepare.

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GEVME

MAY 14, 2018

While the process of managing local corporate events gives you the chance to benefit from existing vendor connections or colleagues’ experiences, this one is totally different. Even with great negotiation skills, no communication barriers, and many years of experience, running an event in a new place is tough.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The high-level items can vary depending on the type and size of your hybrid event, but you should include at least the following items: Venue rental (including additional costs like insurance required, etc.) Event technology ( event registration software , event management solution , virtual event platform, etc. )

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

This one-of-a-kind, 3-day event provides attendees with an opportunity to connect with like-minded industry professionals, discover amazing partners for their upcoming events, and increase business. Meet over 150 exhibitors and some of the biggest names in event planning under one roof at the Expo. Driving more than $5.5

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