SmartMeetings

MARCH 26, 2024

Because of that not only do our risk management plans need to be well-thought out but so do our finances to cover those risks. Many event managers will create a line item for “contingencies” as a bulk number based on a percentage of the overall budget. As we all know, events (and clients) are notorious for increasing scope.

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Risk Management Management Financial Insurance 92

Attendease

JANUARY 30, 2024

Stuck for inspiration on how to start meaningful, powerful sales conversations at your next event? Look no further than this article. The tips and strategies outlined below will help you captivate audiences, build rapport, qualify leads, and nurture relationships during and after events , whatever your function is.

Trade Shows 195

Trade Shows Events Contracts Corporate Events 195

SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

If you are restricted to hosting your event in a particular city, the answer may already be decided for you. At the time I am writing this article in early April, in Washington, D.C. events are limited to 50 people for outdoor events and 10 people for indoor events. Finances and Contracting.

Contracts 114

Contracts Travel Trade Shows Sponsorships 114

Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Whether you’re brainstorming menu ideas for a birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, there’s no denying that amazing event catering and planning are central to the attendee experience. You can easily track your event and client communications with a centralized inbox.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Management Event Planning 78

SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Pro Tip: Give yourself enough time to complete the contracting process with the advisors. The best practice here is to set up a Master Service Agreement with the advisors that contracts for a block of hours to be used throughout the year as appropriate. This will greatly speed up the contracting process.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Contracts Technology Event Technology 130

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

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. This sometimes results in a more expensive event contract than if you were to start with one of the pre-designed packages. Get Sponsors.

Contracts 74

Contracts Negotiating Banking Venues 74

Master the Event

APRIL 6, 2022

Well without any scientific backup my pulse tells me that it is due to the younger generation and their interest in conference and event management. Event Planner Courses Are on the Rise. We wrote an earlier article about event planning degrees. Event and Venue Management by the Trebas Institute.

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Education Negotiating Entertainment Advertising 40

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Although free and low-cost solutions can be a great short-term fix to get a new wedding venue or meeting space up and running, these inexpensive solutions eventually end up costing an event venue vastly more than what you save using them. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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Venues Management Contracts Food and Beverage 148

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

Make sure you have the signed, returned contracts to ensure they are secured. Before you set the date, make sure to check that there are no competing events happening around the date or on the same day. Don’t force prospective delegates to choose between your event and another taking place on that day.

Event Planning 86

Event Planning Contracts Consulting Banking 86

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

By creating an effective event budget plan, organizers can exercise financial control and achieve maximum returns on their investments. Quick note: This guide works for free-to-participate events. If you want to host paid events, check out this article. It’s imperative to read through these documents carefully.

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Financial Negotiating Entertainment Retail 117

Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

To stay ahead of the curve and be an innovator in events, don’t hesitate to think the same way technical engineers do. In this article, I’ll give a high-level overview of how different types of event technology trends serve event planners or businesses and apply to the entire life cycle of any event.

Event Tech 103

Event Tech Tech Social Media Technology 103

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this article, we provide 14 trade show booth ideas and tips for everything from selecting the perfect booth location and decorating your booth to attracting a crowd and building goodwill for your brand. Book your personalized demo of EventMobi’s Event Management Software platform today! Want to learn more about EventMobi?

Trade Shows 195

Trade Shows Sustainability Event Apps Contracts 195

Unique Venues

MARCH 27, 2023

This article was written in partnership with Event Guru Software Event planners bend over backwards for their clients and turn over every stone to find the best venue or space for the occasion, identify reputable caterers for meals, and keep everyone involved in the loop.

Meetings 36

Meetings Fashion Advertising Contracts 36

Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It is especially beneficial for organizers who need to manage a large number of registrations or who need to collect complex attendee data. Is Registration Software the Same as Event Management Software? Usually, registration software is a subset of event management software, but it can also come as an independent system.

Negotiating 118

Negotiating Retail Financial Management 118

Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Read about twelve of the most popular event planning certifications and event management licenses, and learn how to obtain them in order to propel your event marketing career. We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

Event Planning 109

Event Planning Trade Shows Government Healthcare 109

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For example, if a preferred vendor comes in at a higher cost but is available for multiple events throughout the year, the organizer may negotiate bulk pricing or long-term contract for a lower rate. They can streamline processes, negotiate better with vendors, and leverage existing relationships.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? In this ULTIMATE Master List, we’ll give you ALL of our top recommended, in-house blog articles that are sure to provide all of the information you’re looking for.

Corporate Events 102

Corporate Events Social Media Consulting Event Planning 102

Eventsforce

APRIL 22, 2020

The research study, titled ‘The Impact of Coronavirus on Meetings & Events’ was conducted by Eventsforce in April 2020 and is based on the views of 550+ event professionals based in the U.S. and the UK, representing corporates, associations, government and educational institutions, PCOs and event management agencies.

Meetings 52

Meetings 2020 Contracts Government 52

StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Contract with reliable, repu­table vendors who can meet your association’s needs. Pay close attention to the hotel’s contract terms for food and beverage minimums. Sprinkle generously with Positive Onsite Management . Manage your event… don’t let the event manage you!

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Entertainment Insurance 52

SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2021

In a hurry with your RFP for virtual events? Jump directly to the RFP template for virtual events here: Download RFP Template now. Are you running an RFP for virtual events? This article (and free RFP template) is everything you need to run a smooth and successful search for the right solution to suit your needs.

2021 130

2021 Contracts Events Financial 130

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2023

Only the outliers have a really strong feeling about where their information goes when attending an event. The social contract of attending a B2B event is based on visibility. The case I make for B2B events is that no one bats an eye about the idea that you put your name and where you live around your neck.” Nick agrees.

Contracts 62

Contracts Tech B2B Technology 62

Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

With decades of experience as a provider of entertainment and event management services, Michael shares a wealth of knowledge gained through his career in the business events industry. Michael is a frequent presenter at industry conferences and learning institutions, speaking on what’s now and what’s next in meetings and events.

Negotiating 57

Negotiating Sponsorships Contracts 2019 57

QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

Do you have a passion for planning events? If so, this article is for you! In it, we will provide an ultimate guide on how to become a corporate event planner. We’ll delve into this more a little later on in this article, and tell you all about QC’s self-paced, online Corporate Event Planning Course!

Corporate Events 104

Corporate Events Social Media Education Event Planning 104

Event Industry News

JANUARY 23, 2020

An event planner’s skills, experience and reputation should instil the client’s trust, allowing them to focus on their event objectives — be that to enjoy their wedding or impress delegates at a company conference. Two of the most important qualities of a successful Event Manager are strong organisation and communication skills.

Contracts 117

Contracts Events Management Travel 117

InitLive

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Planning an outdoor event? Make sure to check out these articles. 5 Ways to Cope with Heat, Rain, Mud & Snow During Your Outdoor Event. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors: How to Prepare for Lightning-Related Threats for Your Outdoor Event. Handle Financials as per Contracts.

Contracts 58

Contracts Financial Social Media Events 58

QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are many different types of corporate event planning jobs, each with their own set of responsibilities. Event manager. Event coordinator. Be sure to get a contract in writing that outlines all the details of your event, such as the date, time, and price. Attendee Management 101. Meeting planner.

Corporate Events 94

Corporate Events Event Planning Negotiating Trade Shows 94

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. Online business tools with electronic signatures can make quick work of signing proposals , online contracts and banquet event orders (BEOs).

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Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Eventinterface

AUGUST 15, 2016

Mia Monroe is an award-winning certified special event, meeting and government meeting professional, speaker, author of trade articles and the conference and event manager for NASA Johnson Space Center’s Human Health and Institutional Management contract for Florida-based AllPoints, LLC.

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2015 Government Entertainment Event Management 124

Eventsforce

MARCH 11, 2020

In fact, 49% of event planners have said the virus has already had an impact on their events – according to a poll from Eventsforce this week. By no means is it an exhaustive list(that would be impossible, given how quickly the situation’s changing and the scope and variety of events being produced). Bad news sells.

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Insurance Hotels Events Travel 126

Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule.

Hotels 148

Hotels Event Management Management Contracts 148

Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Signing a venue contract, for example, may be more stressful for you than making a presentation to stakeholders. Technology, however, can be a great source of help when it comes to alleviating stress with event management systems offering a plethora of tools, options and inspiration to help planners along the way.

Tech 103

Tech Event Management Technology Management 103

Arlo Training & Events Software

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Although we cannot provide a definitive “yes” or “no” answer, this article outlines some options for you to consider. The updated law gave more control to individuals on how their personal data is used, and made organizations more accountable about how they gather, manage and use their customer and marketing data. Background.

Contracts 24

Contracts Advertising 2018 Marketing 24

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Sign contract with venue and vendors. For virtual event and in-person event) secure your technology stack: Virtual event platform (for virtual event). Event management solution. Online event registration/ event ticketing solution. Establish an event team. Post-event survey.

Social Media 62

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 6, 2019

2019 has been a transformational year for Karla: she made the difficult decision to leave her role as Director of Event Management after four years. In May, she started a new path in her career journey, now as a Director of Strategic Account Management. Related Articles. . It’s About People. Let us know.

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Management 2013 Contracts Meetings 75

Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

This issue is packed with articles, links, videos and ideas on how you can use technology to improve the business process for events and tradeshows. In this issue: NEW ARTICLE: NEW ARTICLE: How to Use Your Blog to Promote Events and Tradeshows. RECENT ARTICLES WITH "QUOTES FROM CORBIN". NEW ARTICLE: xx.

2016 60

2016 Sponsorships Trade Shows Travel 60

QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? In this ULTIMATE Master List, we’ll give you ALL of our top recommended, in-house blog articles that are sure to provide all of the information you’re looking for.

Corporate Events 52

Corporate Events Social Media Consulting Event Planning 52

Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

This article answers those questions. You need flexible event management software that delivers fast in every format, before, during and after the event. An all-in-one event platform fits the bill. It provides a one-stop shop to plan, manage, and measure virtual, in-person, and mixed-format events.

2023 52

2023 Event Technology Technology Sponsorships 52