MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Jaclyn Bernstein, president and partner at Empire Force Events, added that “as soon as the contract is signed, contact your conference-services manager and the head chef on property to find out what meals are being ordered by other groups in house over your dates, so you can piggyback on the volume-purchasing process and get more for your money.”

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SevenEvents

OCTOBER 17, 2023

some costs, such as the venue and essential equipment, should take priority, while others may be negotiable. step 6: negotiate and save once you have received your quotes don’t hesitate to ask suppliers for discounts or explore cost-saving alternatives without compromising the event’s quality. 10% of your overall budget.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns. Its main service is as a directory for union or boycotted hotels across the United States and Canada with filters for location, brand, meeting space and guest rooms.

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Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

That is why understanding the booking process is so important; not just the negotiation and contract phases, though those are crucial, but also minor details like ensuring you are booking the right entertainment for the conference or event, and the process of getting your talent involved. Know the Negotiation Process.

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Eventtia

MAY 18, 2022

The items in the rider are typically non-negotiable, so don’t expect any wiggle room from the artist or their agent. The agent typically handles all of their client’s bookings, and they’ll be your main point of contact for scheduling, negotiations, and the contract process. (In

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Not only do they set expectations for the rest of the catering menu, but they also help keep guests satisfied until the main course is ready. Entrees The entree is the main star of any catering event, and it’s important to offer multiple options for guests to choose from. Hummus This easy-to-make dip is a favorite amongst many.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

There are other costs (usually outlined on the contract rider) that you’re responsible for covering, and if you’re not careful, these costs can snowball until you’re way over-budget. But in some cases, entertainers will walk away from a contract if the accommodations aren’t in line with their expectations. Know how to negotiate.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

Contracts & templates. If you’re just getting started or your business is not well established, I highly recommend you do not sign vendor contracts on a client’s behalf. You can still negotiate the contract but the client should be responsible for all payments. . Sponsorship . Rental Management.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The main thing is, get everything and anything written down in a designated area so your brain doesn’t become overwhelmed with tons of details. It’s a good idea to go completely paperless when it comes to receipts, invoices, and contracts and instead go digital and store them on your Google Drive or iCloud. Go digital and paperless.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

They are often employed by the company itself, or by an external planning organization that contracts with their clients. Whatever you choose to do, knowing the four main types of event planner will give you a better understanding of how much you can potentially earn in this field. Learn how to negotiate contracts.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

Wherever possible, and depending on their profile, it’s great if you can get the speaker to help promote your event…especially if they are the main attraction! All too often this is an afterthought which becomes difficult to negotiate once a speaker has been selected and the Scope Of Work contracted.

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ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. Once the event planner understands the main cause, it will be easier to structure the event so it serves the needs of the event throwers. tornado, hurricane, etc.),

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Here are 3 benefits of working with a professional pharma event management company: Access to resources Pharma event management companies have established relationships with top venues, caterers, A/V companies, and other vendors. Get our comprehensive list of event production companies.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2019

They will answer questions regarding speeds, signal strengths, contract negotiations, and so much more. And now for the main topic in the episode below, #EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peak! Today on #EventIcons our host Will Curran and iconic guests Matt King of Glisser Ltd. , This is a can’t miss episode! Subscribe now to watch live!

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Know how to negotiate. Finally, you’ll need to negotiate with the venue. This is where your negotiation skills will really come in handy! Be sure to get a contract in writing that outlines all the details of your event, such as the date, time, and price. Finally, you’ll need to negotiate with the vendors.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 5, 2019

Museums are a type of alternative venue, which we define as a venue whose main purpose and design is for something other than events. Expect higher insurance requirements, a lengthier contract, and more rules and regulations than at a typical hotel. Negotiating With Venues. What do I need to know? Alternative Venues 101.

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Management Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Negotiation skills are the most valuable skill set in a B2B sales professional toolkit. In fact, it is a main skill of top-performing sales managers, according to RAIN Group Center for Sales Research. Here are 11 negotiation skills for your B2B sales success: 1.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

From site selection to contract negotiations to content to speakers, managing all the countless elements included in planning a conference can leave a planner with zero time to address and succeed at all those other responsibilities.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

Meeting planners connect keynote speakers with clients and negotiate the deals and contracts, relieving a ton of administrative burdens off both parties, but as a result, oftentimes have access to sensitive information. Realize email is the main attack vector and question any email asking for change of bank account or to send money.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. It's the expert in the room who manages the AV and IT requirements, troubleshoots issues and is your main point of contact for anything AV/IT related. .

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Make sure it's all legal Drafting a contract for a short, temporary event is important to cover your bases should anything go wrong and you're not held liable for a third part (speaker's) actions or comments at the event. ? Match floor-space to your event type No obstructed views to the stage/main table/screen ? Choose a Venue ?

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Negotiate details with the venue. Sign contract with venue and vendors. Responsible for everything related to the venue, the main contact person for vendors and sponsors when on the venue. Create a shortlist of talents you’d like at the event Contact the talents Negotiate and confirm. Social media moderator.

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 1, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals across the country choose to learn with us is to hone the skills they need to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Any event professional who wants to feel confident when advising their clients on production and AV needs and when negotiating AV contracts.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

To be transparent, we also realized that for smaller events there is frequently no budget allocated, so negotiating contracts was a waste of energy. Our free version allows you to sign up and start an event right now. Please study what we have to offer.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. Planning conferences and meetings is becoming more complicated. In the past, our responsibilities mainly entailed logistics, and attendee, venue, and vendor management.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

And I remember when I joined the LA office, when we were negotiating salaries the first thing I said is, “I just want to be able to go to Sunday brunch and get avocado toast without having to second-guess it.” . “And now that I’m in my 30’s and money is still, at the end of the day, what pays for the bills.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2017

Blizzard warnings are in effect for a large swath from eastern Pennsylvania to southern Maine. Contingency plan – According to research from the Incentive Research Foundation , 54 percent of planners include contingency plans in all of their contracts with partners and vendors. and as far east as Ohio.

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Nuila Events LLC

MARCH 31, 2017

Both companies boasted award-winning loyalty programs and, according to Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson, their main concern was to establish a beneficial, point-conversion rate until all three programs are combined. Yes, there are three loyalty programs that the Marriott will have to combine, but that is said to not happen until 2018.

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

This means that your contract should say what clients will and will not be billed for. A full-service wedding planner usually takes care of big picture to-do list items such as negotiating contracts and coordinating vendors. After, carefully document your time and receipts so your records are easy to reference if needed.

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

However, if you can be flexible on the date of the event, don’t be afraid to negotiate. Finally, always make sure that you confirm all agreed times, dates, costs and any other details in a written contract. These are separate rooms that can be used if the number of people exceeds the capacity of the main area.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. With demand for in-person event venues and vendors at historically low levels, expect supply to contract. And many that do will be on a part-time or contract basis as companies will seek to be more financially nimble.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

As a planner, who is my main point of contact on-site during an emergency? She plays an integral role for the company through event design and plan formulation, event oversight, vendor and venue contract negotiations and management, and site selection for meetings and event. How will I be notified of an emergency?

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Sometimes it is because they sincerely have little knowledge of what it actually costs to book an event space, order catering or contract out for event planning services. Online business tools with electronic signatures can make quick work of signing proposals , online contracts and banquet event orders (BEOs).

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Choose your venue, caterer, and other main vendors. This way, they know what to do when they arrive at the event. Establish anchors.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Event planning contract template. Event planning contract templates. Event planning contract. Sign long-term contracts with suppliers so that you get a good deal. Negotiate terms and specifics with different vendors.

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 27, 2015

Brandt Krueger , meeting & event technology consultant, and ELI instructor, shares strategic insight from the field on how to negotiate your next AV contract. The next closest bid happened to come from the in-house AV company in the venue, which was eager to set up a multi-year contract. It was simple.

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