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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. For internal stakeholders: Create a core event committee with reps from legal, marketing, facilities, IT, etc. Schedule planning meetings at least monthly leading up to the event. Designate team leads for registration, catering, production, etc.,

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Create a long-term event planning timeline to ensure that each part of the planning process gets the focus it deserves. Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design. Show stakeholders the value of an event.

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How to Start a Wedding Planning Business: 5 Things to Invest In!

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This is because clients will associate the way your brand looks with your event-design capabilities. There are tons of design shops out there that offer pre-made brands and semi-custom logos to choose from. Next, as part of your branding package, you might also want to include social media templates.

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The Complete Checklist to Hosting an Event

Eventtia

Sign contract with venue and vendors. For virtual event and in-person event) secure your technology stack: Virtual event platform (for virtual event). Event management solution. Online event registration/ event ticketing solution. Social media moderator. Social media.

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How To Plan An Event

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The best event planners will have strong relationships with key vendors, so it’s easier to negotiate pricing and contract terms. Choose a Date and Venue The date and venue can impact who attends, how much you spend, and how accessible the event is. Week 8 Finalize decor and strategize on event setup.

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How to Become an Event Planner: 9 Essential Tips for 2024

Nunify

” Simplify Payment and Contracts: Automate contracts and payments to maintain good relationships with vendors. Software platforms like DocuSign and automated payment systems ensure contracts are managed efficiently and payments are timely. Position yourself as the “analytical event planner.”

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Event Tech and the Life Cycle of Events

Planning Pod

Event management systems make manually recreating the same type of document for different clientele a thing of the past. Any software worth the cost should have a robust collection of templates, from contracts and invoices to itineraries and emails. Digital event marketing. Client portals. Live translation.