SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. During your two- or three-night site inspection and prior to signing a contract, Wendell’s smart tip is “ negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. For highlights, read on. Amy Calvert.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

He pointed out that virtual events have always been a critical part of the marketing mix, but old-school webinars have been put on “steroids” and are now much better at delivering Return on Attention (RoA) as new features are “humanizing” remote experiences by giving people the tools to react, express their feelings and play.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director-event solutions at Walmart, described the “new budget” her team is preparing to build in EM’s webinar, Mastering Event Contracts in the Post-COVID Era. “As As people start to work through it, they’ll look at things differently, and look at things they’ve never looked at before,” she said.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Choose the Best Event Location and Venue. Secure a location and venue for your event’s chosen dates and times. PRO TIP: Work with vendors who offer disaster recovery and backup options.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Here’s how to structure your budget considerations: Allocate funds for venue and infrastructure. Provide essential information: Mention the date, time, and venue. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

Subscribe to our blog and get useful industry insights from top #eventprofs via our podcasts, articles and free webinars! You can cultivate these experiences by choosing a good venue and by brainstorming in such a way that out-of-the-box learning is stimulated. We talk about trade show booth ideas and more in this week’s roundup.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

When people come to us in search of a venue management software solution , they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors Tripleseat and Caterease. And these are necessary questions to ask in the early stages while you are researching event management software for your event venue, restaurant or hotel. Additional Fee.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

We also offer educational PYM LIVE Events as well as and webinars and certificate programs through our association with the MPI Academy. Manage contracts. Depending on your meeting location, it may be necessary to travel with or contract security teams. Secure contracts and communicate expectations. Manage critical path.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Venue Rental. Concession (food and beverage and merchandise sales). Grants and contracts. Number of People.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

When wedding planners and/or wedding venues are considering using our software, they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors … that is, Planning Pod vs Aisle Planner vs Honeybook. Venue + Room & Space Management. Food-and-Beverage Management. Proposals & Contracts. Sign up for a free trial !

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

By giving full consideration to the scope of your event at this stage, you have done the major groundwork for the planning process later on and have made it easier to make decisions regarding budgets, staffing and date and venue selection (which we will discuss next). Step 3 – Establish a realistic event budget. Event Income.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Venue + Room & Space Management. Food-and-Beverage Management. Proposals & Contracts. And you can have unlimited leads, proposals, contracts and invoices in your account at all times. Planning Pod offers business management tools built specifically for event professionals and venues.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

In this post: Items Needed for a Birthday Party Party Planning Tips: 2-3 Months Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Month Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Week Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Day Before Party Planning Tips: Day of Party Party Planning Tips for Working with Venues What does a successful party look like? Food and beverage party supplies.

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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 can help.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

You can watch Freeman’s 55-minute webinar, posted on August 25, 2021, below. ?. Here are the statistics (from the next webinar slide). The risk of contracting COVID-19 during a grocery store masked visit is far less than the overall risk for everyone in the U.S. 1—Freeman’s overall conclusion is misleading.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue. Shortlist potential venue selections. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Develop an event master plan.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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All Seated

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“In New York, we have seen clients spend double what they spent for the exact same event pre-pandemic, and that would be inclusive of venue, food, AV, and other expenses,” says Liz King Caruso, CEO at techsytalk. For example, during the webinar, Adam Leffel explained how there is always a give and take. “If inflation rate.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

Webinars, seminars and courses. To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. It should also feature a simple online payment field option that allows them to instantly pay for their ticket via credit card or PayPal.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

Webinars, seminars and courses. To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. It should also feature a simple online payment field option that allows them to instantly pay for their ticket via credit card or PayPal.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Personnel and vendors – For coordinating staff, clients, contractors and volunteers as well as selecting and managing vendors , venues, speakers and other content providers.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You’ll find helpful info on a range of topics from staging inspiration and productivity advice through to real-world assistance in getting the most out of your AV contracts. We recommend you check out Bizbash for the ultimate in event planning news, trends, inspiration and venue discovery. The MICE Blog. Event Leadership Institute.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Personnel and vendors – For coordinating staff, clients, contractors and volunteers as well as selecting and managing vendors , venues, speakers and other content providers.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

Operationally, your favorite venues may be much different as well. Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected.

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