SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Take your time.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

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! Food and Beverage: Parched throats? Most venues provide onsite food and beverage facilities. Costs: Considering that 32.8%

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

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. That led him to establish enterprise accounts and relationships in the form of signed contracts. his building.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Take these incentives as a sign that you now have the upper hand in negotiations, a rare reprieve in today’s climate where suppliers typically hold all the leverage. . The best rates, dates, and space in 2018 have already been booked. And 2019 and 2020 don’t look much better. .

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

This is doubly true for B2Bs, since every purchase tends to be a long-term contract. That means knowing the non-negotiables like audiovisual, food and beverage, security, etc., Standout Booth Ideas From E3 2018. Among the event professional’s endless tasks is making sure the event doesn’t go over budget.

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Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

MPI’s Meetings Outlook 2018 Summer Edition planner responses indicated that while “66 percent predict favorable business conditions, only 3.1 percent say negotiations are becoming simpler.” percent of respondents claim contract negotiations are becoming more complex. In contrast, 54.9 Don’t glaze over them.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

In these instances, it’s important to contract with security companies (especially when there’s alcohol involved), and make sure that all entrances and exits are diligently mapped out prior to the event as well. The 2018 AMEX Global Meetings predicted much the same at the beginning of the year with a forecasted 3.8% ” 17.

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