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Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs

Velvet Chainsaw

Unless you plan events for a booming industry, your reality working for professional and trade associations is that revenue from your 2022 and 2023 meetings is 15 percent (or more) lower than 2019. Planners are charged with making the problem go away but have little to no negotiating power.

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Event Planning Checklist for Small, Medium, and Large Events [2019 Update]

EventBank Insights

[link] Making an event planning checklist is hard. Like, really hard.You don't know where to start, and you'd think the smallest events would be easier to manage, and for the most part, it's true, but then again every attendee counts, and engagement will need to be more personalized. Select an ideal venue and negotiate details

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How to Plan a High-Impact Event on a Low Budget

SmartMeetings

Events are a necessity for many businesses. However, the cost for holding events is a huge concern. Businesses in a 2019 survey cited increasing costs and lower budgets as the top two challenges they face as they plan events. Review the Contract. More : Master Win-Win Negotiations for Your Contracts.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Meetings consultant Jeff Calmus, a former vice president of global event management for MetLife, agreed about the importance of managing up. Choices, Choices. Tell a Story.

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10 Famous Event Planners You Should Follow

Event Planning BluePrint

Following famous event planning companies and event planners can feel like mentorship. Because — believe it or not — some people think they can handle event planning all on their own. How hard can planning their own wedding be? Planning their own wedding will save them money, right? “By Great Advice.

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Make Your Event Wi-Fi Not Suck – #EventIcons Episode 148

Endless Events

and Ian Framson of Trade Show Internet are going to answer all your burning questions and share their best tips on how to make sure you have the best Wi-Fi possible at your next event. They know planning your event wi-fi can seem daunting and stressful. TSI’s Bandwidth Calculator – Plan your event bandwidth.

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How Much Do Wedding Planners Make? 7 Factors That Impact Salary

Social Tables

Pricing For Properties For Planners Resources Blog Customer Stories Resource Library Training & Certification Podcast Product Updates About Cvent Log In Get Started Sign Up Free Request a Demo Home » Event Planning » How Much Do Wedding Planners Make? Where will the weddings you plan take place? Want to move forward?