SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2023

Outline any collaborations audience members may have struck with a speaker. Please don’t sign a contract without understanding catering requirements and/or how flexible the venue will be if you want to get creative in the absence of their services. Show them how others profited from the event too.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

As a speaker for Executive Speakers Bureau , I educate individuals and organizations all across the country by sharing my experiences from my FBI career. And if it was a meeting planner/company, it could be anything from invoices and contracts, to basic contact information. It depresses me that’s for sure! And I’ll tell you how!

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Also, it will help you identify your event’s requirements and the non-negotiable capabilities for its success. An efficient system that doesn’t break the bank yet meets all your needs is the ideal. Scope of Service : Ensure that the scope of services you receive is clearly defined in the contract.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

One of these calming voices has 30 years of experience planning incentive trips all over the world for the likes of Barclays Bank. Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement. Wherever you stay, Breust suggests taking a long, hard look at the contract before signing. “We

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