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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

Smart Meetings

But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. year period of time have shifted into the future years causing a significant demand and compression issue when contracting with hotels,” Payne said. Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M.

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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

Smart Meetings

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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The Complete Event Organizer’s Checklist 

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After all, it is difficult to sustain enthusiasm for an upcoming event over an extended period of time. After you choose a promising venue, meticulously detail every one of your expectations in a comprehensive service level agreement (SLA) that will take the guesswork out of the contract negotiation process.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

Eventtia

It should be capable of delivering a seamless customer experience, accommodating expected online traffic, and integrating with your CRM and any other retail software solution if necessary. For a retail brand, it could be an exclusive first look at a new product line or deep discounts. Strategize the marketing and execution.

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

Green Events/Sustainability. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources. International Institute of Event Management (IIEM). Price: $345 – $875. Topics: Budgeting. Wedding Planning Strategy. Venue Selection. Aesthetics. Conferences. Fundraisers. Trandshows.