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Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era

SmartMeetings

event contract. Foster, CHME, an attorney with Foster, Jensen & Gulley , for an exclusive Q&A on event contract essentials in the Covid era. Listen to “Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era” on demand. Meeting professionals today are risk managers. The good news is that vaccines are here. Key Clauses.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

SmartMeetings

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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Do One Thing: Your 2019 Plan for Safer Meetings

MeetingsNet

Here are some action items and ideas that you can implement at whatever stage of your meeting you are in, from Choosing a Location or Venue, to negotiating The Contract , or creating a Communications Policy. No, but you can begin to assemble the knowledge and tools to prepare for a safer event. Then one more.” .

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7 Great Perks of Being an Eventprof

SmartMeetings

Embarking on travel adventures. However, these travel experiences still have substantial value. Traveling to interesting places will inevitably lead to fascinating cultural exposure. Traveling to interesting places will inevitably lead to fascinating cultural exposure. Maintaining a sharp mind.

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What Did You Do Differently Last Year?

PCMA Convene

Better contract negotiations. We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. Started implementing a strategic meetings management program.• . •

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The New Age of Strategic Meetings Management: A Seat at the Omnichannel Table

SpotMe Blog

Strategic meetings management (SMM) is the process of aligning your organization’s meetings and events with key business objectives and strategies. Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. Mitigate Risks Identify and plan for potential risks to your event to avoid issues.