SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

2022 contracting will require going back to basics. The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. How do we navigate this ever-changing environment?

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Embarking on a career in event planning is more than a profession; it’s a journey driven by passion, creativity, and the desire to bring people together. The Foundation of Memorable Events: Vendors and Venues Selecting the Perfect Venue The venue is the heartbeat of any event.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? Typically, the business side of hybrid events is open to the public.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

Flexible Contract Language. Now more than ever, clients are looking to work with facilities on their contract language and overall flexibility so that there is a partnership with the agreement and a clear understanding on cancellation fees, etc. The post What Event Planning Best Practices Are Here to Stay?

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll feel ready to tackle the biggest, most high-class events in the biz! Start your event planning by outlining your purpose for the occasion. Your perfect match is the one that will help you reach your event planning goals. Make the most of your first event. Define your goals.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Most budgets limit plans resulting in a compromise of plans. I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Undoubtedly, incorporating AV into your event can use a majority of your budget quickly. Many times event av contracts bill by hours or days.

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QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

What will the event planning industry look like once the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over? QC Event School Student Ambassador, Neena McConnell, is here to give her predictions! Neena QC graduate and professional wedding/event planner. How COVID Has Impacted the Event Planning Industry. My Predictions.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . This is just one of the examples from a new Million Dollar Event Planning Career learning course by former Google marketing Events leader and author of “The Art of Event Planning” Gianna Cardinale Gaudini. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. The Basics of Event Budgeting Crafting an event budget demands meticulous planning, attention to detail, and adaptability.

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

planning an event can be a considerable task, whether it’s a small drinks reception or a large-scale conference. to help you navigate the event planning process with ease, the experts from seven events, a UK event management company, have compiled a list of ten invaluable tips from our UK experts.

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ePly

APRIL 2, 2024

Here, we look at the top event planning skills of professional planners, and why they’re so important. Understanding Event Planning Skills Event planning skills make the difference between a fabulous event and a messy one. Why Are Event Planning Skills Important?

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

According to a report published by statista.com , the United States meeting, convention, and event planning market employed a whopping 125,900 people in 2020. This clearly indicates the potential of the event industry and demand for a skilled ‘event organizer’. What does it take to be a successful event organizer/planner?

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re lucky your office will have a committee where the various tasks involved with planning the event can be assigned. If you’re one of the unfortunate ones, the planning my fall entirely on your plate. If you’re lucky. Well, fear not, help is here! Sometimes it’s the exact opposite.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 1, 2016

Question: Have you ever run up against a client who suddenly stopped paying for your event services, which left you wondered what to include in your event legal contracts to protect you and your event business? Your Event Legal Contracts. How do event planners get paid? (12:18). Find out how here. .

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

Natalia Events offers a comprehensive range of services, including: Event planning and coordination: Natalia Events takes the stress out of planning, handling every detail with meticulous care. Venue sourcing and management: The team secures the perfect location, negotiates contracts, and oversees logistics.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What’s Event Planning? All types of events, right from a grand corporate event to a simple wedding, need planning. Organizing events is hard as hundreds of things can go wrong on D-Day. Based on their needs, you will be required to do any or all of the following: Ideate the plan. Decide the theme.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . This is just one of the examples from a new Million Dollar Event Planning Career learning course by former Google Marketing Events leader and author of “The Art of Event Planning” Gianna Cardinale Gaudini. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners). Here are some tips for managing corporate event planning across multiple teams and stakeholders: Create a master project plan with milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2019

For those who don’t really understand, a lot of times, the in-house AV company is contracted by the hotel in a relationship that allows them to kind of work together. So as soon as you sign the hotel contract they say, “hey I’m gonna introduce you to John at the AV company, in-house AV company.” Bidding for In-House AV.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

[link] Making an event planning checklist is hard. Like, really hard.You don't know where to start, and you'd think the smallest events would be easier to manage, and for the most part, it's true, but then again every attendee counts, and engagement will need to be more personalized. Select an ideal venue and negotiate details

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Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) Confessions of an Event Planner: by Judy Allen.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Throughout the year, Smart Meetings has invited professionals from different corners of the event planning world to impart their knowledge. Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career. Negotiation is an essential skill in business, meetings and life.

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SevenEvents

OCTOBER 17, 2023

event planning is a complex but rewarding challenge that involves a lot of attention to detail. one of the most fundamental aspects of organising a successful event is budgeting. understanding your objectives will help you to not only plan a great event but also allocate your budget more effectively.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you would like to hear some best practice ideas, Event Buyers Live 2023 will feature a dedicated panel session – delivered in partnership with GL events UK – that will look at how organisers and suppliers can work together to “value engineer an event”.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Coordinators describe the seemingly impossible feat of creating an event from scratch in a variety of daunting ways. In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. What Is an Event Plan?

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Meeting Tomorrow

DECEMBER 4, 2019

As someone who’s worked in some of the country’s largest hotels and sold AV for independent audio visual companies, I’ve just about seen it all when it comes to hotel contracts. On it are the things you should be sure are spelled out in every hotel contract before signing it. What to Make Sure is Spelled Out in Any Hotel Contract.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. The event budget isn’t a checklist line item that can simply be marked off.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

International event planning outside your home country is highly likely to take you outside of your comfort zone. Lewis, my favorite are his national communication pattern diagrams which can be found on 23 fascinating diagrams reveal how to negotiate with people around the world. Especially when it’s your first time.

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