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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Event Service Professionals Association’s Certification. 25 at 11 a.m.

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20 Terrible Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Event Planning Contract

QC Event School

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Event Contract Considerations for 2021

SmartMeetings

Over the months, Sheaks noticed more hotels and venues using liability waivers, along with enhancing safety protocols, revising contracts , signage and training. Lessons can be learned from successful events, such as those that have taken place in Texas, Florida and Colorado , to see what they did and what they would do differently.

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Contracting Conference Speakers

Gallus Events

By my rough estimation I’ve organised over 500 learning events. Those events have ranged from half day seminars to three day conferences. So perhaps, on average, let’s say half a dozen speakers at each event. And how many did I ask to sign a contract or any kind of agreement before they spoke?

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Event Contract Considerations for 2021

SmartMeetings

Has this year strengthened your relationship with the event contract? Over the months, Sheaks noticed more hotels and venues using liability waivers, along with enhancing safety protocols, revising contracts , signage and training. The post Event Contract Considerations for 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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20 Terrible Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Event Planning Contract

QC Event School

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Renegotiating Live Event Agreements When All Parties Are Innocent Victims

Velvet Chainsaw

This is the third in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Many conference organizers want to change their exhibit contract language or attendee cancellation policies to avoid future losses. Remove Barriers.

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