QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Finally, we will even provide you with an example template that you can use to write your own event proposal. What is an Event Proposal? First thing’s first: an event proposal is a document that outlines the details of an event. What Should Be Included in an Event Proposal? So, let’s get started!

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Yes, Covid was a vivid reminder of the importance of force majeure clauses, but weather damage, union unrest and other disruptions are even more common and need to be considered in the fine print of a well-crafted event contract. The same with set-up fees, outdoor event fees and delivering amenities to room charges. “I

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SmartMeetings

MAY 26, 2017

The experience would not be what it is if not for the exquisite food, drinks, décor, and of course the swag bag. When people are at a fun event, they want to document it with the perfect selfie. Food & Beverage. The H20 brand also debuted the first in a series of three movies about food, design, and fashion.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. Creating one requires a good understanding of the event’s requirements and goals.

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SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

An event brief is a crucial document that gives a clear and concise summary of your event’s purpose, scope, target audience, timeline, and other details that are key to its success. It helps everyone involved in the event plan stay on the same page and make sure everything runs smoothly.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely. For starters, attendee safety will be at the forefront of event planning when it comes to the live portion of hybrid experiences.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Planning an event is difficult. Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Then, imagine planning a massive concert with a big-name DJ as the headliner and 100,000 attendees. Can you imagine the headache?

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TicketBud

JUNE 2, 2015

To help you focus on what is essential to the success of your event, we've listed 26 of the best event planning apps to increase your productivity. These apps cover a wide range of needs so hopefully you'll find a couple that you can add to your event planning toolbox. An all-in-one event calculator.

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GEVME

JANUARY 9, 2020

Without sufficient data, an event organizer can run into problems with providing an optimal experience for the event attendees. The best solution to overcome this challenge is to employ a digital tool that assists with the planning of an event. Many digital event-planning options exist. Cost-effective.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Further, many of the programs they were using to document and track important information weren’t designed for those purposes, leaving significant functionality gaps and creating unnecessary workarounds that opened the door for errors. Staying on top of communicating with clients and prospects without letting anything slip through the cracks.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

By following this checklist, you can be sure to remember all the details necessary for a successful event, as well as keep track of the timelines surrounding the event planning process. Complete Checklist to Hosting an Event. Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. Catering (food and beverages).

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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GatherHere

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Ah, the Banquet Event Order binder—used by event professionals and venue managers for years to keep track of all event-related documents, contracts, menus and more. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to event planning and execution — so keeping everyone informed is crucial to success.

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Brilliant Event Planning

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Maine Indoor Events and weddings : No more than 50 guests, regardless of space capacity Outdoor Events and weddings : No more than 100 guests Other Event and Wedding restrictions : Must maintain social distancing rules and caterer must follow all food restrictions , which differ by county. cocktail hour).

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

Including photos can make the document more engaging and helps in recognizing speakers during the conference. Conference agendas are the brains, the eyes, and the ears of events for the attendees, speakers, those involved in hosting the event, and sponsors interested in developing business with conference attendees.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.) Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.)

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech. So building a solution that can navigate from procurement to abstract management, food and beverage, registration, and more… it’s something hard to come by. What drives the need for all-in-one solutions?

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All Seated

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Let’s say your afternoon caffeine fix spills all over your binder, ruining all of your paper documentation. The right technologies can: Offer valuable insights into what your audiences crave to deliver a more meaningful event experience.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. 3rd Phase: Up to 1-2 months before the event.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event.

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All Seated

MAY 10, 2019

Themed food & beverage. Not only do these collaborative tools speed up and replace the time needed to email different document versions back and forth, but it also often eliminates the need for an in-person site visit entirely – ultimately helping venues close a deal with planners virtually ! Outdoor meeting rooms/spaces.

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All Seated

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Amy Abbott of Amy Abbott Events recommends incorporating more online collaborative experiences to help avoid the constant back-and-forth of email communication. Plan Ahead. We create spectacular events for our clients, but behind the scenes, our day-to-day can often be messy and convoluted.

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

Create an open line of communication with all the relevant health officials as you plan your event and consider going above and beyond minimum health requirements to ensure the safety of your staff, volunteers, attendees, and the general public. Increase food and beverage sales by 35%.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Now, instead of sifting through file cabinets of documents, Norton can quickly log onto Planning Pod and see everything he needs to do his job. Missing even the smallest details can lead to a food shortage, menu mix-ups, or missed orders. Banquet Event Order (BEO). Challenge: Chaotic communication and missing information.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech. So building a solution that can navigate from procurement to abstract management, food and beverage, registration, and more… it’s something hard to come by. Lindsay even questions if that’s ever going to happen.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

When we built Planning Pod, we set out to solve a big problem that many event venues, restaurants and hotels face … juggling too many applications, emails, documents, spreadsheets and even notes, folders and whiteboards to manage their event bookings. Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Event Booking Management + Calendar. Floor Plan Setup Design Tool. Event Planning Toolkit (incl. Sales Documents & Tools (Proposals, Contracts, etc.). Food & Beverage Management (Menus, BEOs, etc.). Our system does the rest, pulling data you have already entered into the event into the BEO.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Event Registration & Ticketing. Food-and-Beverage Management. Event Budget Management. Event Vendor Management. In fact, the first version of our product created in 2007 was wedding planning software for couples and planners. Task & Project Management.

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SpotMe Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Plus, it’s almost impossible to track events on a global scale. And that makes it tricky to monitor expenses, return on investment, and make sure nothing gets overlooked at the very start of the event planning process. Then, read on to discover the 8 benefits of using a standardized event request form across your whole business.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Food-and-Beverage Management. Event Budget Management. Event Registration & RSVPs. Event Vendor Management. Since we launched in 2013, our tools have helped 10,000+ event pros run their businesses and manage 200,000+ events. Planning Pod Pricing.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you work in the event planning industry and have to configure and collect event registrations and ticket sales via online forms, you know how quickly things can get complicated and chaotic. Of course, the ticket price should cover the costs of the event while generating a profit. Fundraisers and galas.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Catering companies with mobile set-ups come with their own unique set of event planning needs. And for Cascadia Pizza , a full-service food truck and catering business, those planning needs are even more niche. Creating custom food & beverage packages in minutes.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

Planning Pod Planning Pod is the ideal solution for any event pro who is dealing with a high-volume of events or wants to take their client’s white-glove experience to the next level. Since 2013, our platform has been designed based on the insight of event professionals. Stay tuned for more details!

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you work in the event planning industry and have to configure and collect registrations and ticket sales via online forms, you know how quickly things can get complicated and chaotic. Planning Pod’s forms builder and event registration software make creating smooth and intuitive registration and ticketing workflows easy.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

. #2 – Devising a business plan makes the process of launching an event space business vastly smoother. Once you’ve narrowed in on your audience, you should focus next on developing your business plan. A full service kitchen ideally would be my preference because you get the freshest food,” Michael adds. “If

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Bizzabo

JUNE 4, 2021

With this glossary, you can confidently manage your in-person event experiences, equipped with all the knowledge you need to communicate with your onsite and virtual teams. If you're looking for more resources as you plan your live events, download the Live Event Production Kit. Food and beverage.

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