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Getting the best value from your keynote speaker

Event Industry News

Karishma Vaswani, Asia business correspondent of BBC World News, chairs the session Asian Capital Going Global during the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference (BFA) in Boao, south China’s Hainan Province, March 24, 2016. Credit: Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/Alamy Live News. How to get the most from your speaker before the event has even started?

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Interviews with Planners - Maureen Sojka

Eventinterface

She has hands-on experience juggling the event planning needs of multiple organizations, including budget preparation, contract terms, negotiations and analysis, speaker management, off-site events, exhibits and trade shows, and travel. The most unique location I’ve ever planned an event at is Chengdu, China.

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How To Choose the Best Event Management Software for Your Company

Eventtia

Identify Your Event Management Software Non-negotiables Before deciding, it’s crucial to identify your non-negotiables – the key criteria and requirements your event management software must meet. Here are questions to help you determine your non-negotiables: What are your core functional requirements?

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How To Choose the Best Event Management Software

Eventtia

Identify Your Event Management Software Non-negotiables Before deciding, it’s crucial to identify your non-negotiables – the key criteria and requirements your event management software must meet. Here are questions to help you determine your non-negotiables: What are your core functional requirements?

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Planning International Events: Legal and Cultural Considerations

SmartMeetings

Cultural stereotypes and habits influence international business negotiations. Consumption of alcohol is often part of sealing a deal in China, but is inappropriate in most Muslim countries. Business Negotiations. Everyone must be present when negotiating, as individual decisions are frowned upon.

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Venue Spotlight: Top Conference Venues in Manchester

Eventsforce

Named after Foucault’s masterpiece which swings in the main hallway, the Pendulum Hotel is located close to the city’s action, being five minutes’ walk from Piccadilly rail station and a short distance from China Town. Pricing for any conference is always variable and much will be down to your powers of negotiation.

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Venue Spotlight: Top Conference Venues in Manchester

Eventsforce

Named after Foucault’s masterpiece which swings in the main hallway, the Pendulum Hotel is located close to the city’s action, being five minutes’ walk from Piccadilly rail station and a short distance from China Town. Pricing for any conference is always variable and much will be down to your powers of negotiation.

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