QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The following stories provide career tips in very different ways, yet the common goal is educating, sharing experiences and building a network of support for all participants in the Smart Meetings community. Take care of yourself and each other with these easy tips.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 19, 2019

Writing contracts and negotiating terms with suppliers can be tricky. In a recent Smart Meetings webinar, veteran hospitality contracts attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin shared some tips for creating win-win contracts. Here are the contract clauses you shouldn’t do without. Are attorney fees included? Function Space.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

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. Pro-tip : Pay close attention to whether guest-room attrition is based on room nights or revenue.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

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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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Someone once told me that they view contracts like a divorce is to a marriage – you only need to review the contract if something is going wrong. And let’s face it we’ve all entered many contracts where, after we’ve signed and agreed to everything, we’ve never looked at it again. When did we become so technical?

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Through the extremely valuable web session conducted by Jon Trask, I will break down some key savings opportunities in an event AV contract. Many times event av contracts bill by hours or days. Duration of Equipment Rental.

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EventSource

JULY 23, 2021

When budgeting, it can be easy to forget to factor in funds to tip wedding vendors. While gratuities are usually built into most vendor contracts, this isn’t always the case. Not sure when it’s necessary to tip? Don’t worry – Check out our complete guide to which vendors you should tip (and how much) on your wedding day.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

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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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

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.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Over the months, Sheaks noticed more hotels and venues using liability waivers, along with enhancing safety protocols, revising contracts , signage and training. The post Event Contract Considerations for 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Waiving Responsibility.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Consider these Tips Booking Corporate Event Entertainment Here are some tips to finding and booking the right corporate event entertainment and ensuring the event is a great success story. This one comes from personal experience; and is one of the more important tips I can suggest. Find the BEST Kind of Entertainment.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

In the latest Smart Meetings Accelerator “ Top Planner Contract Questions Answered ,” Lisa Sommer Devlin, an expert in contract law at Devlin Law Firm , answers those very questions (and more) for planners. If a planner wants to make a change to a contract, is it necessary to sign a whole new contract? More : J.D.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With the pandemic and public concern fluctuating in the midst of uncertainty, event planners and professionals are left with an enormous responsibility to prepare themselves, their guests and their contracts for whatever comes next. Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era. But we’ve anticipated this. State laws are varied.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Has this year strengthened your relationship with the event contract? Over the months, Sheaks noticed more hotels and venues using liability waivers, along with enhancing safety protocols, revising contracts , signage and training. The post Event Contract Considerations for 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However we’ve prepared three tips for those event planners out there that are responsible for selecting a venue for an upcoming meeting. Tip # 1 for Event Planners Choosing Venues – Location The location of the venue is very important for a number of reasons. I suggest you find that out before signing any contracts.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It offers foundational advice on how to become an event planner and includes advanced tips. Tip #1 – Formal Education vs Self Taught One of the first crossroads you’ll encounter is choosing between pursuing formal education or taking a self-taught path. This approach with technology helps you plan more efficiently.”

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EventPlanning

JULY 15, 2020

Creating event contracts can be intimidating. Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. Before going into the meat of what a contract should contain, it is important to know that you should never agree to provide event services without a contract.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Register now for “Common Contract Mistakes” Sometimes little errors can cause big problems. Learning Objectives: Learn common contracting mistakes that are most likely to lead to disputes. Learning Objectives: Learn common contracting mistakes that are most likely to lead to disputes.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover catering tips for large groups, choosing the best catering management platform to streamline your business and everything else you need to know to grow your catering business and organize successful events. Here’s how to take your event to the next level with catering tips for large groups.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2019

Contracts are legally binding agreements between two parties that help ensure services are performed, eliminate miscommunication and spell out options in the event of a disagreement. Following are her tips for mastering contracts. Otherwise there is no legally binding commitment and the contract may not be enforceable.

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Decibel Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Les Goldberg talks with Cindy Lo from Red Velvet, Tim Glanzer from Elevated Meetings Solutions, David Sonntag from Decibel Event Management and Wendy Drake from The Webster Group about negotiating the contract in a post-Covid world. The post Negotiating Event Contracts In a Post-Covid World appeared first on Decibel Event Management.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. The post Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Choices, Choices.

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Eventinterface

MAY 21, 2018

Makes sure you go through these top 3 tips to help yourself choose a top catering service for the next corporate event. A FUNCTIONAL ALL-INCLUSIVE CONTRACT. The caterer’s contract must mention the terms and conditions, additional prices, and so on. FLEXIBILITY IN MENU OPTIONS. RELATED POSTS.

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MPI

APRIL 24, 2023

Whether you are an event planner or a supplier, practically everyone in the meetings industry is struggling right now with rising costs and tightening budgets.

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Glow Global Events

APRIL 12, 2022

Here are 7 simple tips to get you through it! Make sure all contracts are detailed so no misunderstandings can occur. The post Tip Tuesday: Minimize Stress When Planning Virtual Events appeared first on Glow Global Events. Organize your time and workspace. Set clear and achievable goals. Stick to a budget.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! But anyone who’s ever had to go through it knows there’s more to the story than just signing a contract. Check out the epic resources from this episode and get even better at hotel contract negotiations!

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. Luckily, Jon Trask breaks it down what you need to know to get through a long and complex AV contract. . Additional tips to reduce damage are below: Security. Public Fees.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We’ll also provide useful tips for making your proposal stand out from the competition. PRO TIP: Dream of a career in event planning, but don’t know where to get started? PRO TIP: Make sure to download our FREE sample event planner checklist (6 month timeline)! Writing an Event Proposal: Tips and Tricks.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Here’s our tips on what to consider. Read on for our tips on how to create an event contingency plan that will keep you calm, cool, and collected when planning your in-person, hybrid, or virtual events —no matter what variant comes your way. Venue Contracts. How can we continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2021

That’s why in this week’s episode of #EventIcons, Sarah welcomes Kelly Knowlen to talk about the most important hybrid event tips and tricks. Before Sarah and Kelly talk about hybrid event tips and tricks, they need to go all the way back to March 2020 when Hilton pivoted from in-person events to virtual and hybrid events.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this article, we provide 14 trade show booth ideas and tips for everything from selecting the perfect booth location and decorating your booth to attracting a crowd and building goodwill for your brand. Trade Show Booth Tips: Choosing Your Location As they say in real estate: “Location, location, location!”

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StraussCA

MAY 4, 2023

If not, that is an event fail right from the start. It is also vital to read the fine print of any venue contract to ensure there are no loopholes or clauses that will come as a ‘surprise’ later. Important to determine the venue is accessible for everyone.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

If you or your organization require expert assistance, you should contract the services of a professional. Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Call the Local DMC The second tip is related to the first. Explore Widely That U.S.

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