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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Many built their expertise in an industry or function, shifted to consulting and then wrote a book to launch their speaking career. Develop a list of prioritized concessions (value adds), just like you would for hotel negotiations. Not long ago, becoming a professional speaker was a third step in a thought leaders career path.

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Pricing Guide: How to Use A La Carte Pricing For Your Event Services

Event Planning BluePrint

” Everyone gets the same plate of food, whether they like the sides or not. Hourly consultation packages. You can still negotiate the contract but the client should be responsible for all payments. . A one-hour initial consultation. Food & beverage catering. Hourly Consultations. Checklists.

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

SmartMeetings

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. Savvy Contract Negotiations. In-House Catering.

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Need to Cut the Meeting Budget? Start with the Big Picture

MeetingsNet

Anticipate spending more time researching vendors and negotiating on price. However, there is one budget category that should be off the table, said JoAnn Mitchell, CMP Emeritus, senior consultant, Mitchell Management & Consulting: safety and security. Premium food options. Leverage your vendors. Drink tickets.

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How a Meeting and Event Planner Uses a CVB

Master the Event

Following that meeting, the CVB will then send out a request for proposal (RFP), usually to hotels first, indicating how many rooms you are seeking and for how many days (otherwise known as room nights) plus any food and beverage and meeting room requirements. Then the hotel salespeople get to work.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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Help Wanted: Can Supplier-Staff Shortages Derail Events?

MeetingsNet

Amid the labor shortage plaguing hotels, it's critical for planners and suppliers to communicate early and honestly, conduct fair negotiations, and—in case circumstances go awry—put everything in writing, according to meeting buyers, hoteliers, and the attorneys who represent each of them. Creating Win-Win Situations.

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