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Event Contracts: Agree to Be Agreeable

SmartMeetings

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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CONVENE LAUNCHES REFER-A-FRIEND PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE NEW BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS 

Prestige Events Magazine

Convene Refer-a-Friend Program to offer up to $12,500 in cash payments for eligible referred business Convene , a global hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces, today announced that it has launched its Refer-a-Friend program to incentivize individuals to refer new business to the company.

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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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20 Terrible Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Event Planning Contract

QC Event School

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Local laws can impact your contract and your options for termination, recovery and liability, Sheaks explained.

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Your Event Goals Should Determine Your Venue Contract — Not The Other Way Around

Endless Events

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Here’s how your event goals can (and should) change your venue contract in those areas. Ask the venue to include contract terms for COVID compliance, like requiring all venue staff to wear masks. Management.

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Acing the Post-COVID Contract

SmartMeetings

If there’s one thing coronavirus has done, it’s shone a spotlight on the importance of having a rock-solid contract to protect you from legal action. Before the coronavirus, many venue contracts didn’t feature force majeure clauses , and too many planners may not have seen a need for it. Event Contract Language.