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Four Strategies for Minimizing F&B Expenses at Events 

ePly

Did you know that food and beverage (F&B) expenses are among the most significant expenses associated with any event? First and foremost, food and beverage are some of the most memorable aspects of any event. Negotiating is recommended and should be seen as a crucial aspect of your event planning strategy.

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Don’t Blow Up the Budget: How to Spend Less for More

SmartMeetings

Imagine a world where you can stay under budget while producing an event that looks as if it broke the bank. Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. Savvy Contract Negotiations. How to spend less without sacrificing quality. In-House Catering.

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15+ Event Ideas to Help You Wow Attendees on a Budget

Social Tables

Luckily, as important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. As important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. Food and drink lie at the core of a positive guest experience. Click To Tweet.

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Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less

SmartMeetings

“As an audience, financial professionals may be cautious in their approach to business, but they still expect to be wowed at a meeting,” says Joe Panepinto, senior vice president and strategy director for Jack Morton, a brand experience agency that has clients such as Liberty Mutual, Arbella Insurance and Bank of America. Keep F&B Simple.

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Event Payment Processing: How to Find the Best Payment Processor (And What to Avoid)

Planning Pod

Automatic Clearing House (ACH) – Electronic transfers of funds between financial institutions (like banks) using routing and account numbers. Note: To compound the problem, the customer may be subject to an overdraft fee from their bank … and you might have to wait even longer to receive their payment.

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The Ultimate Event Strategy Guide 2023

Stova

They have the tools to enable teams of planners to negotiate rates on event costs, they can speed up venue sourcing processes and they provide visibility and analysis into event spend. Negotiated Venue Cost Savings Due to reduced commissions from major hotel chains, business models are changing and the sourcing landscape is transforming.

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The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023

Stova

ABA Bank Marketing Conference September 27 - 29, 2023 – Austin, TX The American Bankers Association (ABA) annual Bank Marketing Conference is a must-attend event for marketers in financial services. This conference provides insights and practical solutions to optimize bank marketing and retail delivery. Driving more than $5.5

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