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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

It sounds like a nightmare, but that was the reality for DashCon 2014, an event where attendees paid witness to one of the most important lessons in event planning – don’t bust the budget. An early start means more time to shop around for bargains, establish partnerships and negotiate with vendors.

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Guest blog: Are you getting the best value from your venue?

Event Industry News

It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag. It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts).

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Is There an Easier Way to Book Small Meetings?

PCMA Convene

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. But the phone-tag negotiations moved at the speed of molasses. You’d leave voicemails and hope they’d call you back, then end up with 10 phone calls between the RFP and the contract. Bizly in action. his building.

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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

Connect Your Meetings

As a one man show at DPA, I am involved in all aspects of the planning process, including site selection, vendor acquisition and management, contract negotiation, budget development/reconciliation as well as social media outreach and management. and marry my interest in event coordination with the non-profit sector.

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10 Tips for Choosing The Perfect Conference Venue

Bizzabo

However, if you have found the perfect fit for your event, ask if they would consider lowering the cost in exchange for a multi-year contract. Don’t be afraid to negotiate! This post was originally published on April 22, 2014 and has since been updated. Costs: Considering that 32.8% Source: EventMB.

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Will San Diego Keep Comic-Con?

SmartMeetings

But what happens when a premier meeting city enters contract negotiations with its largest event client as its long-awaited convention center expansion faces an uncertain future? The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the two parties have agreed in principle to negotiate a new three-year deal.