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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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). If possible, do your negotiations in person or via a video chat. Local attractions.

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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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Eventscase Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Venues in premium locations or in major cities tend to cost more. In addition, some venues offer additional services which, although convenient, can increase the final cost. This negotiation will help you to more effectively answer the question of how much it costs to organise an event.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2018

If you’re looking to make economies in an effort to stretch your allocated budget further, here’s an idea that may not have crossed your mind: could you get the venue for free? Believe it or not, there are many imaginative solutions to finding the perfect venue – you just need to be open minded and persistent enough to find them.

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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. How to find and choose a venue. The type of event.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

Universal Live and The Event House managed to negotiate this and built better relationships with the venue to allow it to alter slightly. The solution and something that both Universal Live and The Event House advocate is a minimum of one site visit, especially if you have never worked in the venue in the past.

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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. How to find and choose a venue. The type of event.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

I always try to remind my clients about the fact that these riders are considered part of the legal binding contract and they are negotiable as long as we negotiate BEFORE SIGNING. Most of the contracts, big acts provide are what I would refer to as “boiler plate” – meaning built for these acts when they tour large venues.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Choose the right venue for your style of event. Eclipse has worked with hundreds of venues of all shapes and sizes, and is the official partner to many in London, which is why engaging an event production company early on means you’ll have the best chance at securing the perfect space. What are the acoustics like in your chosen venue?

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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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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 8, 2019

However, corporate negotiated hotel programs can be complex, particularly in a time of supplier consolidation, new technologies, shifting hotel distribution and revenue management strategies and the growth of private lodging options (think Airbnb and HomeAway). Tips and best practices surrounding negotiations. Date: May 28, 2019.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

The one decision that is likely to have the most significance is the venue you pick for your event. With the right guidelines, choosing an event venue can be easy as pie. When should you start looking for a Venue? There are three things you need to know before you start looking for an event venue. The Location.

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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? A budget that fits into the price range of booking your venue and/or event services.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

You have to consider the costs of: Venue rental Catering Transportation and accommodation for attendees Marketing and promotion Staffing and event production Technology like Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment, and live streaming The total cost can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for large events.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this blog, we'll explore essential strategies that event organizers can employ to optimize event budgets and achieve cost-effective planning without compromising on the quality of the event. Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential venues, suppliers, and vendors that align with your budget.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Make sure it’s enough to cover conference management software, a venue (for in-person events), speaker fees, marketing campaigns, event workers, AV equipment, and whatever else you need. That way you can focus on tasks that need human input, like allocating resources and negotiating with sponsors. Might we suggest EventMobi?

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Venues play quite an important role while planning an event. Be it a symbolic or historic, events success can also be measured by the location and the love for the venue that attendees show! Event venue management for events has become a huge deal for the planners. Distance from the Venue. Venue Budgeting.

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EventSource

MAY 26, 2023

The Venue Your wedding venue sets the entire vibe of your big day, so it’s definitely worth being one of your wedding splurges. It needs to not only represent the theme of your wedding in the best possible way, but it should also cross off all of your non-negotiables from catering capacity to parking.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities). Online Courses, Blogs, & Other Free Content.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. If you have ever tried to google WiFi Terms you will find most WiFi terminology blogs are written by engineers and the definitions can be just as confusing as the term themselves. Did attendees find dead zones in the venue? Venue Negotiations .

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. But how do you find these alternative event venues? But how do you find these alternative event venues? What do you have to keep in mind when planning at an alternative venue? Why venue walkthroughs are so important. Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Using a venue sourcing agency may be a relatively new concept for many organisations. This is all very well in theory but with so many venue finding agencies competing for business, how can you tell the good from the bad and the ugly? Access to a huge and imaginative variety of venues. Superb commercial negotiation skills.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

Check out the major questions you’ll need to answer in your communication plan: Who’s the main point of contact for each aspect of event management (registration, venue navigation, catering, lighting, etc.)? The power of negotiation: Your budget may not always be super generous.

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 14, 2019

With a wide range of easily accessible transport links, and a large choice of potential venues, it could easily be the perfect place for your next meeting. We’ve put together the key commonly asked questions below, and followed this up with a bit more information on some great Liverpool venues. How many delegates will be attending?

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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 28, 2023

Most couples will have elements that are most important to their vision and the budget can be rearranged to give them their non-negotiables, and then costs can be cut elsewhere. Account for the Necessities As a planner, it is imperative to ensure that your couple is not forgetting any of the non-negotiable necessities.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 27, 2024

in this blog we explore what are event trends, what are the trends in event management at present, and how technology has changed the event industry. this includes everything from venue selection to catering choices. ignoring diversity and inclusion: in today’s diverse world, inclusivity is non-negotiable.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

This blog focuses on the event planning skills that one should have to be an event organizer. As an event organizer managing multiple events at the same time, and having top-notch organizational skills is non-negotiable. Strong negotiation skills: Negotiating contracts is one of the prime roles of an event planner.

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All Seated

JUNE 11, 2023

Today, virtual tours offer a commercial opportunity for venues to sell their space in a more efficient and speedy manner. And as the technology behind virtual tours continues to evolve, demand for virtual tours continues to grow as an essential tool for venues looking to expand their reach and increase their sales.

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Think about the ways to minimize expenses through sponsorships ; price negotiations; and partnerships with suppliers, vendors, or venue hosts. If you’re planning a charity gala or a holiday celebration, there is definitely a need for some decorations at the venue.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This blog post explores why your event budgets will need to increase in 2023 and where to allocate that extra money. . Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance). Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels. The Return of Large-Scale In-Person Events.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Analyze venue and supplies costs Make sure you know your total cost so you can understand how to price your tickets so that you come out with a profit. Choose a Venue ? Know your minimum and capacities of the venue ? Inquire if the venue has F&B capacities or policies ? Publish Blogs online to share on social media ?

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

With regards to large events, with regards to the maximum capacity that’s allowed at venues and at stadiums, there are going to be restrictions. They are no longer an add on but a must-have for any physical venue to ensure the safety of its attendees. . Safety considerations are the new baseline and it is non negotiable.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where speakers and attendees are physically present at multiple venues (i.e. Multiple venues with strong internet connection. Live hybrid events.

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TicketBud

MARCH 22, 2017

If you’ve run an event or managed a venue in the past, you’re likely familiar with the general booking process. Venue and Date. An artist’s fee can also depend on when you want them to appear at your event or venue. That way, you can match what your potential venues have in terms of equipment against what the artist requires.

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The Castle Group

JULY 18, 2023

Research from the Lime Venue portfolio shows that “the average event wastes between 15% and 20% of the food it produces.” If food donation is a factor in selecting cities or event venues for consideration, it should be included in your RFP and later negotiated as a clause in your contract.

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