Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Michelle Sanabria – Wedding Coordinator at Hidden Barn Venue.

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The Planner's Lounge

OCTOBER 13, 2022

One of the first major decisions many wedding planners help their clients make is choosing a venue. All wedding planners have a list of their preferred venues, but sometimes your clients are looking for something different. If you find yourself touring new venues, watch out for some of these common red flags. À la carte pricing.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! And being a planner is stressful enough as it is, so when you add choosing a venue for your event to the equation, there’s a high probability your heart rate goes up. Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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EventSource

MAY 24, 2021

As you negotiate vendor contracts, be sure to keep COVID in mind and ask these important questions: . General: What is the venue’s policy on the postponement, and what are the associated fees? Don’t wait until the last minute to make changes or voice concerns with your wedding venue. Can we live stream our ceremony?

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

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. 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?

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. It’s a tall order, but with the right venue sourcing tools, it is possible to have it all. Leverage technology.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. and are still booking up venue spaces for late 2020 and beyond.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Your ideal picture of a conference venue shouldn’t be tied to a nice, accessible locale only. The choice of venue has to be based on the clear requirements that your event sets in terms of size, lighting, network capabilities, etc. When to start looking for a venue. The best tips for selecting a conference venue.

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 25, 2017

Before those expectations are met, they must be clearly defined in an event planner contract, not only to establish certainty between you and your client, but to protect you from the ramifications of any obstacles that may come up. Here are the five things every event planner must include in their event planner contract.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

This blog contains one main point of advice: be prepared for the unexpected. When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. Also useful to have on hand if your unique venue is on the water: Sea Bands.

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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 20, 2023

Have you ever had a promising consultation with a prospective client, and then they decide to forgo a planner because their venue has an on-site coordinator? This is a common occurrence for some planners because the couples do not understand that a venue coordinator is NOT their personal planner.

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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. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? source: Spotio ). What kind of experience do you want for your guests/attendees?

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Dozens of factors go into the venue selection process. Meeting Planners need to make an informed decision based on what each venue has to offer in terms of accommodations, location, pricing and availability. Here are a few questions or issues to be aware of as you search for your next conference venue. Venues vary significantly.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

Planning Pod’s BEO layouts can include any important details already stored within an event, like: Basic info like event name, event venue/location, start time and end time, associated vendor information and headcounts. Contract/proposal signature statuses. appeared first on Planning Pod Blog. Event itinerary/schedule.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Make sure they have sustainability management processes and systems in place certified to national or international standards Lead from the top – A top down approach is critical to champion sustainable business practices. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 12, 2021

And dealing with a venue provider that can help you manage both experiences will make things a whole lot easier. There are many venues that claim to offer great hybrid event experiences, but which ones really understand the hybrid event business? It is fine to ask a venue exactly how much experience they have with hybrid events.

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Milestone Events Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

Are Wedding Venue Deposits Refundable? . Venues will typically require a deposit between 25% to 50% of the site fee or estimated charges when booking your wedding. If you cancel far enough out and the venue can re-book your date at the same price, then most venues will refund the deposit in full. .

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Guidebook

JUNE 26, 2018

Set expectations and get clarity by preparing your questions for event venues, sponsors and suppliers. Ask the venue. Don’t sign a contract with a venue until you’ve searched every closet for a skeleton! Double down on questions about the wifi at the venue. How many devices can access it? Ask your sponsors.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Is it your dream to run a wedding venue perfect for tying the knot? Whatever the reason, starting a wedding venue can be a great choice to shift your career and improve your financial portfolio–but getting an event venue up and running isn’t always easy. Andrea Vallencourt, Owner and Venue Director, Clay Theatre.

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EventUp

MAY 11, 2020

Online marketplaces are the ultimate way to connect professional and social event planners to the right venues. From EventUp to VENUES by Tripleseat , these sites allow prospects to search using filters for their occasion, city, budget, guest count, amenities, and much more. It gives your venue more exposure.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

Project managers, accountants, designers, and so much more and while we are not lawyers we deal with a lot contracts. Corporate Event Contracts. While we are not lawyers, we should be involved in reviewing contracts, especially if before they are signed. We need to be aware of some of the key deliverables for our entertainment.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

With a laundry list of expenses, it can be tempting to skip the planning and jump right into signing contracts with your vendors. You can begin by listing out the items that are must-haves, like a venue or catering. Get your list started with the items you know you’ll need – venue, food and beverage, and marketing, for example.

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Finding the right venue can make or break an event, so it’s important that you find the perfect venue to house your event. But how do you find the perfect event venue? So, although finding the perfect venue will always take time, it doesn’t always have to feel overwhelming. Quick Reads.

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Event Industry News

JULY 18, 2019

shared between event owners, agencies, hotels, venues, etc., Under GDPR, any exchange of significant volumes of personal data between two companies requires written contracts to be in place between them – if the companies are in different countries, an additional set of conditions may be needed before a transfer can proceed.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2018

Find an Appropriate Venue. And selecting the right venue is a big part of that. You should already have a pretty good idea of this but it’s important to create a profile of your event before settling on a venue. This will give you a better idea of the kind of venue you should be looking for and the facilites you’ll require.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Whether you’re looking to grow your funnel for catering leads or event venue leads, the secret to finding the prospects your business needs — and consistently turning them into delighted repeat customers — is a matter of following six simple steps. Identify the Personas of Your Best Catering and Venue Leads.

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EventBank Insights

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

While one location may host the physical event, the event can be live streamed and projected to the other venues around the world to another physical audience inside those venues.And of course, if you're planning to have a free event, then you just simply need to publically live stream the event for all to see. Do not make this mistake.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 14, 2019

So, to help you plan effectively, we’ve compiled some key questions to ask before you start your venue search and made a few suggestions of venues in Birmingham that have caught our eye. Know what you want before you start looking at venues. How will people get to the venue? How many people will be attending?

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This blog post shows you the essential strategies to identify potential risks at events and develop contingency plans, ensuring your events run smoothly, no matter what surprises may come your way. This involves a thorough assessment of every aspect of your event, from venue selection to vendor agreements. The secret to our success?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

By providing access to a greater range of potential venues to offer in response to a search, they would enable clients to find the right venue at the right time at the best price much easier and faster. The benefits of this approach also extend to venues and organisers. So how would it work? By splitting the commission.

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EventSource

JULY 23, 2021

While gratuities are usually built into most vendor contracts, this isn’t always the case. Many catering companies include a service fee in their contract, so double-check before taking out your wallet to tip. Reception Waitstaff : Your contract will usually include gratuity for reception staff.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 14, 2019

So, to help you plan effectively, we’ve compiled some key questions to ask before you start your venue search and made a few suggestions of venues in Birmingham that have caught our eye. Know what you want before you start looking at venues. How will people get to the venue? How many people will be attending?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This blog won’t only address revenue initiatives but also cost-cutting measures. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Ensure your website has recent blogs, videos, and podcasts highlighting your event. Give attendees a deal on your next event.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Check venue availability and pricing. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Then improve your meeting by documenting, promoting, and encouraging people to use your venue’s quiet spaces. To minimize no-shows, put the requirement for a tech check in presenter contracts. I’ve written extensively about the importance of agreements and how to use them in my books and on this blog ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ).

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