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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

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While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. AV companies provide several forms of audio and visual equipment for private parties, corporate meetings, and other events. a musical festival).

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Finding A Good Conference Planning Guide

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A Conference Planning Guide Keeps the Planner Focused If you’re a planner with the task with putting together a large corporate meeting, chances are there will be many elements to the conference. All of the major hotel brands offer meeting assistance. Well the simple answer depends on what your needs are.

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Venue Sourcing for Event Planners

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Also, especially for large corporate meetings, consider the type of attendees. For example, know what departments are involved, how attendees want to work or meet, and the relationship dynamics of the attendees. Understand these details before signing a contract. Electronic contracts are also becoming more common.

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Wedding venue management software: How we saved Hidden Barn Venue from spreadsheet paralysis and saved them 62 hours a month

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The many disconnected, stand-alone applications, tools and manual processes created “process gaps” for Hidden Barn, where information could easily get lost, buried or simply not updated properly … ultimately leading to lost leads, forgotten details and eventually unhappy brides and grooms.

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

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Virtual reality, eRFP, online reviews - the amount of information available to make the best possible venue decision is unprecedented. Allegedly covering WiFi and access to health clubs they can often be negotiated out of the contract, particularly if they are being picked up elsewhere by the event budget.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

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Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs. With this information, establish minimum event rental fees that make sense. What makes restaurants great event venues? Make the most out of the booking process.

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How to Throw an Unforgettable Golf Course Birthday Party

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Many public golf courses and private golf clubs offer special event party packages for intimate gatherings, like anniversaries, corporate meetings, networking events, and birthday parties. Ask for an example contract for review ahead of signing. You can host them for kids, adults, or all ages.