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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

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Imagine purchasing tickets to a highly-anticipated event promising exclusive talks with podcast celebrities and a panel with the actors from Supernatural and Harry Potter. Instead, event planners are living within the constraints and are more reliant on proper planning and financial forecasting to ensure the success of their events.

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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. An effective legal document is one that clearly outlines roles and responsibilities and keeps all parties out of court, arguing over vague wording. Always ask if the rates, F&B minimums, etc.

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Negotiating and Cost-saving Tips for Real Meetings

SmartMeetings

So you’re about to organize an event. See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. However, since that’s not the world most of us inhabit, here are a few tips I’ve picked up from meeting planners over the course of my 14 years as a keynote speaker. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract.

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The Complete Guide to Creating a Budget for an Event

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Creating a comprehensive event budget is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance of any type of event. It serves as a financial roadmap, providing a clear view of all expenses and revenues associated with the event. Quick note: This guide works for free-to-participate events.

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Creating a Winning Event Proposal: A Step-by-Step Guide  

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You are an event planner. So, of course, your goal is to provide your attendees with an impactful, memorable event. Then it should show you how to conclude your event proposal, how to market it, and bring it to life. What Is an Event Proposal? What Is the Purpose of an Event Proposal? Where do you start and how?

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

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Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Working with a Seasoned Professional Speaker

SmartMeetings

While there’s no foolproof way to know, here are ten signs that the speaker you’re thinking of retaining will be just fine: 1. A professional speaker recognizes the importance of accessibility and thus offers you a direct phone line. Going further, many speakers also offer their home number. Is highly accessible.