Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

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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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic. To create a robust budget that meets financial constraints and aligns with the event’s goals, start with the basics: Establish event objectives. But, most budgets haven’t budged.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Although free and low-cost solutions can be a great short-term fix to get a new wedding venue or meeting space up and running, these inexpensive solutions eventually end up costing an event venue vastly more than what you save using them. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

First thing’s first: an event proposal is a document that outlines the details of an event. But the truth is, they are two different documents. On the other hand, an event plan is a document that outlines all of the details of how you will actually execute the event once it’s been approved. What is an Event Proposal?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce leaders share insights on planning meetings during a pandemic. Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? Preparing for a Return to Meeting. For highlights, read on. Advocating for the Future. Amy Calvert.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Catering: all costs related to food and beverage Decoration: pretty self-explanatory Entertainment: speakers, talents, performers, exhibitors, and so on.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.)

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Document everything. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. Ensure that all partnership and collaboration agreements are legally documented. Confirm the needs of media attendees and VIPs and make arrangements to meet those needs. Strike a fair deal. Gather essential materials.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. After documenting these anchors, you can add in the common event timeline milestones that we’ve written about below.

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TicketBud

JUNE 2, 2015

A web and mobile app that helps you run highly productive, engaging meetings. How many times have your staff meetings gone off track or went way over the time allotted? Worklife automates best meeting practices - setting and sharing agendas, driving towards decisions and action items - to help your event team get more done faster.

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

Increase food and beverage sales by 35%. Regardless of your festival goals, it is important to document them before you commence your planning process to ensure that everyone on the planning team has a clear idea of what they are trying to achieve this year. Reach 70% returning attendee from previous years.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

When we built Planning Pod, we set out to solve a big problem that many event venues, restaurants and hotels face … juggling too many applications, emails, documents, spreadsheets and even notes, folders and whiteboards to manage their event bookings. Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Sales Documents & Tools (Proposals, Contracts, etc.). Food & Beverage Management (Menus, BEOs, etc.). And you can also capture electronic signatures for both proposals and contracts, turning a manual process into an automated one that saves time. Customizable Lead Intake Webform (for Your Website).

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Check their availability and start working on a contract.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Food-and-Beverage Management. Proposals & Contracts. And you can have unlimited leads, proposals, contracts and invoices in your account at all times. Guest List w/ Seating Arrangements. Timeline & Itinerary w/ Notifications. Event Budget Management. Event Registration & RSVPs. Event Vendor Management.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

For this reason, we always recommend that wedding professionals set up a free trial when possible in order to see for themselves if a platform can meet their needs. Food-and-Beverage Management. Proposals & Contracts. Venue + Room & Space Management. BEOs and Menu Management. Event Budget Management.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Planning Pod is a one-stop-shop.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more. Then, be prepared to meet those needs as you put together your business plan and buildout plan.”. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

On top of reading articles like this one, we always recommend setting up a free trial of a platform so you can thoroughly assess the tools and if they meet your needs. Easily generate an invoice from your signed documents to give your clients a transparent view of all of the event details and services you’re providing.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 4, 2020

Attendee and employee comfort with risk will vary widely, as will the regulations for meetings in every destination and the sanitation protocols in each venue. Participants discussed options for meeting agendas that will help ensure fewer people gather in the same place at the same time. Food and Beverage.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 4, 2021

Can refer to food and beverage, services, or products that are purchased and charged separately rather than as a package. Walls or panels that are used to divide a large meeting room into smaller rooms. A document that outlines details and specifications for both the venue and the event planner. A La Carte. Comp Rooms.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

You may want to understand the level of expertise your attendees already have on the subject and what they hope to learn from the event to help tailor your presentation or curriculum, as well as contact information to send them event updates, training documents, webinar links or event location, and optional marketing follow-ups.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

an internal meeting), try to have at least one month of preparation time. Create a shortlist and negotiate with talents Create written contracts (make sure not to miss any details) Secure promotional details (bio, headshot, session draft, etc.) Prepare food, drinks, entertainment content, etc., Image: [link].

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Planning Pod

MARCH 10, 2022

Another says that 59% of hospitality and food service staff won’t be coming back. Then things break down fast, especially when demand is high and event spaces, meeting rooms and dining rooms are booked out many months in advance. And it doesn’t look like things are going to improve for these industries anytime soon.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

You may want to understand the level of expertise your attendees already have on the subject and what they hope to learn from the event to help tailor your presentation or curriculum, as well as contact information to send them event updates, training documents, webinar links or event location, and optional marketing follow-ups.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

There is nothing more defeating than having to call a client to let them know the event room or space they reserved for their meeting/wedding/birthday party/shower/etc. It can also occur with meeting room bookings when multiple teams are vying for the prime meeting space.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Rounding out Planning Pod’s features are tools for online collaboration and tracking on-site guest check-in plus (if needed) event CRM management , proposals, electronic contracts, invoicing, online payments, banquet event orders , menus and integrations with hundreds of other applications. Social Tables. Vivien Event Designer.

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

We had an in-house system for managing staffing and company documents. The best part was that it could all be done from a single user-friendly application that is completely integrated, making it easy to automate processes and documents and eliminating the need for re-entering information elsewhere.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

In this survey, planners told us that many details change up until the last minute, communication is not shared across the entire team, there’s not enough consistency in documented event details, and communication isn’t concise enough. of event professionals believe the seating process for groups needs to be improved.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. Oh, and no more lost files or emails. Automation of processes.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

5 Tips to Greenify Your Next Meeting. You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Use the blank side of your printed documents. Get in touch with a compostable food service for your food waste reduction. Food service. Plan ahead.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. Oh, and no more lost files or emails. Automation of processes.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Why Onsite Services Are a Big Deal Along with producing a more high-tech experience, onsite technology helps enhance meetings and events in several key ways. The driver can confirm the pickup and meeting spot. Ensure that they have the necessary documents ready and give them a warm welcome.

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Planning Pod

MAY 7, 2020

The tactics we describe below can apply to restaurants, hotel meeting and conference rooms, conference centers, reception and banquet halls and any setting where food and catered meals are served or where people are attending in-person meetings or celebrations. Meeting Room Floor Plans for Social Distancing.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 22, 2017

PhD, CMP, was asked a lot of questions on everything from “bathroom bills” to travel bans as potential force majeure situations during her session on what she calls The Big Three contract clauses (the other two being attrition and cancellation). See Is Your Meeting Illegal, Impossible, or Impracticable? Purpose: frustrated.

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