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Four Ways That Corporate Meeting Planners Can Trim Budgets

Master the Event

Corporate meeting planners are always looking for creative ways that they can trim their meetings budget without losing too much of the overall program. Today, corporate meeting planners have a tough job. Of course for many corporations and associations meetings are a vital part of their operation.

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4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel

SmartMeetings

They bring invaluable knowledge of the corporate culture and individual preferences to the table. We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. Develop a list of multiple options from “ideal” to “acceptable.”

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

It should be really obvious that we aren’t just order takers,” she said, putting the enhanced role of the corporate meeting professional in perspective. “We The post Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Tell a Story.

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7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget

SmartMeetings

Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. There are many new event technology tools that enable corporate meeting planners to analyze event success, attendee engagement and ROI in quantifiable ways. The post 7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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The QC Event School Master List of Blog Resources

QC Event School

Are you looking for some tips to help you stay motivated in your online course? 4 Tips for Pricing Your Services Raising Your Professional Event Planning Prices Do You Need a License to Be an Event Planner? 4 Tips for Pricing Your Services Raising Your Professional Event Planning Prices Do You Need a License to Be an Event Planner?

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The QC Event School Master List of Blog Resources

QC Event School

Are you looking for some tips to help you stay motivated in your online course? 4 Tips for Pricing Your Services Raising Your Professional Event Planning Prices Do You Need a License to Be an Event Planner? 4 Tips for Pricing Your Services Raising Your Professional Event Planning Prices Do You Need a License to Be an Event Planner?

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

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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