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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. Learn More!

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20 Pandemic-Related Changes to Make in the Attendee Journey

Event Farm

You can use an app like Event Farm to control crowds and stagger queuing anywhere a line forms, like registration/check-in, meet-and-greets, product demos, and food/beverage stations. #15: . #14: Queuing tool. 15: Programming tweaks. 16: Networking comfort levels. Let attendees know what they can expect this time.

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Best Catering Software of 2022 – Reviews of Top Solutions & CRMs

Planning Pod

Whether you offer on-site or off-site catering, dropoff or pickup, Planning Pod’s comprehensive catering software solution is trusted by 20,000+ hospitality, food services and event professionals because it…. Food-&-Beverage + Menu Management. Top Features. Kitchen and Team Management.

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

Planning Pod

Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools. Create detailed, colorful proposals, contracts, BEOs and invoices; collect signatures and payments online; and build reusable templates for everything to save you time.

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Essential Event Management Components to Power Your Event

Socio Events

When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Think about live games, scavenger hunts, demos, meditation circles, focused networking sessions, and even entertainment such as acrobats, magic acts, etc. Brainstorm creative ways to keep up their energy.

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Gather Makes BEO Binders Obsolete — Here’s How

GatherHere

Ah, the Banquet Event Order binder—used by event professionals and venue managers for years to keep track of all event-related documents, contracts, menus and more. Now that you know how Gather makes event planning easier, request a live demo and try it out for yourself!

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. To see SpotMe in action, request a demo now. Peace of mind Putting on an impactful pharma event involves countless details and moving parts.