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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.

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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

Smart Meetings

In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. Along with expertise in corporate travel events and hotel contracting, he brings a passion for community service.

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How To Start A Catering Business In 2024

Planning Pod

So, how can you turn your passion for food into a thriving business? Will you cater to a niche market or provide wide-ranging catering services for larger events? What type of food do you feel the most passionate about? Start by describing your website and social media strategy to build an online presence.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

Social Tables

Acting as an event venue opens restaurants to the revenue potential associated with event rental and catering services—revenue with higher profit margins than traditional food service. Promoting events on social media will help spread the word. Are you already set up for catering service?

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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

By delineating expenses across various categories such as venue, marketing, and entertainment, budgets help prioritize spending for maximum impact. Break down, prioritize, and allocate expenses into categories such as venue, catering, marketing, staffing, technology, permits, etc. Understand expenses. Set up a contingency fund.

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The Winning Recipe for Successful Association Events

StraussCA

Creating a solid plan for your next event takes time, to avoid rushed marketing activities leading to poor attendance and financial returns. Event Marketing. Food and Beverage Selections. Food and beverage: don’t forget this is a variable expense dictated by attendance numbers. Event Marketing.

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How to Organize a Successful Event – 10 Top Tips for Perfect Events

Eventtia

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. The more options you have, the higher the chance you’ll be able to pull it off, period.