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6 Strategies for Large Event Contract Negotiations

SmartMeetings

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! Obtain multiple bids.

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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. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. But the phone-tag negotiations moved at the speed of molasses. his building. The office’s conference space was flooded and unusable.

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The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story

SmartMeetings

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Many of our Smart Women 2018 winners were focused on mentoring others, men and women. The post The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story appeared first on Smart Meetings. Rave Reviews.

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Event Venue Management Checklist for Event Planners

Hubilo Blog

Negotiation capabilities. · Food and Beverages. Any event is empty without a picture taken by attendees of food, desserts, and heart stealing beverages. Food and beverages keep the cool and calm of the attendees and acts as an initiator for engagement. Discounts offered on the venues. Powder rooms.

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The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story

SmartMeetings

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Many of our Smart Women 2018 winners were focused on mentoring others, men and women. The post The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story appeared first on Smart Meetings. Rave Reviews.

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3 Ways to Source Smarter in a Sellers’ Market

MeetingsNet

Let’s face it: This year will be tough for meeting planners. Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? .

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Try Out New Trade Show Booth Ideas

Endless Events

Give Your Meeting Audience a Pleasant Surprise. In a meeting, anything that hits home can be easily remembered as the defining moment for that particular event. That means knowing the non-negotiables like audiovisual, food and beverage, security, etc., Standout Booth Ideas From E3 2018. Click To Tweet.