Eventsforce

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In fact, preparing your events for all kinds of eventualities, especially around things like accidents, terrorism and national disasters has never been so important. In fact, planning for event insurance is something that should be at the top of an organiser’s to-do list as leaving it late may mean not finding the cover you need.

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QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

So, you’re thinking of a career as an event planner. Now the question is: should you start an event planning business? More to the point – is event planning the right career for you in the first place? Is Event Planning Hard? What Does an Event Planner Do? That’s great!

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QC Event School

JUNE 27, 2022

If you’re looking to start or grow a business as an event planner, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll discuss 25 of the best tools to grow your event planning business and find success in this exciting industry. PRO TIP: Is event planning your DREAM job? “How Do I Make My Event Planning Company Stand Out?”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy.

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Planner WIre

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Finding general liability insurance if you are a meeting or event planner can be a royal pain in the ass. Most regular insurance agents don’t want deal with us so they lump rap and heavy metal producers alongside pharma meeting planners and special event planners. You need insurance. No kidding.

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Guidebook

JUNE 21, 2018

Download our free, 300-page workbook and handbook, the Professional Event Planning Guide. In this guide, five event pros from all ends of the spectrum — corporate meetings, boutique conferences, high-end agencies, and association events — weigh in on running an event from start to finish.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

Just as virtual meetings can’t replace in-person events, the Metaverse won’t replicate real life. Both digital solutions bring advances that can teach real-world lessons to meeting professionals looking to improve their experiences. People are looking to participate in meetings in a more exploratory fashion,” she said.

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Planner WIre

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Finding general liability insurance if you are a meeting or event planner can be a royal pain in the ass. Most regular insurance agents don’t want deal with us so they lump rap and heavy metal producers alongside pharma meeting planners and special event planners. You need insurance. No kidding.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Planning conferences and meetings is becoming more complicated. Anyone planning conferences, tradeshows, symposia, meetings or events can benefit from this series. These sessions are ideal for individuals who want to pursue a planning career. WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS SERIES.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

How meeting profs can keep event data safe with the latest cybersecurity tools You don’t want to be the next data leak to hit the headlines. Maintaining the security and protection of your organization’s information is a requirement for producing a successful event. Find an insurance broker that knows cybersecurity.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

What will the event planning industry look like once the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over? QC Event School Student Ambassador, Neena McConnell, is here to give her predictions! Neena QC graduate and professional wedding/event planner. How COVID Has Impacted the Event Planning Industry. Online venue tours.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We’re very much looking forward to being on the show floor in Barcelona feeling the buzz of business meetings and networking taking place again.”. Themes include: the future of the meetings experience, re-starting events and evaluating their success, and peer-to-peer learning and insights.

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The Event Concierge

JANUARY 10, 2019

Our Event Planning Partners. Julie Wong, CMP , Meeting and Event Planner. Our event purveyors can have a magnificent impact on the smooth planning of a successful event. Event purveyors are also commonly referred to as suppliers, vendors and retailers. WORKING TOGETHER. 08 January 2019.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 10, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. In early May, 82 percent of meetings professionals and hospitality partners within Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) had one or more in-person event scheduled for the remainder of 2020. Lead by Example.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2020

In a Twitter chat hosted jointly by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals ( FICP ) and Smart Meetings on Tuesday, participants highlighted the resiliency of meeting professionals and shared how the community is coming together during these tough times. Here are key takeaways from the #MeetingsChat.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 9, 2016

Business advice and creating an event planning business plan can be booooring, and IMO you want to create a business so you’re having fun. I am not the person who is going to tell you to sit down for the next 3-12 months to fill out pages and pages of a (very dull) event planning business plan.

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Planner WIre

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Finding general liability insurance if you are a meeting or event planner can be a royal pain in the ass. No kidding. It sucks on a level Hoover and Dyson cannot even begin to … Continue.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

It took time, planning, and patience. Not unlike starting an event planning business. How to Start Your Event Planning Business. The same goes for those looking to start their own event planning business. Identify whether your skills are right for event planning. Topics: Event Budgeting.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

A convention center is an ideal place to hold a summer meeting. Typically during the summer months the larger groups that normally fill convention centers are not meeting. Many of those groups are getting ready for their big fall meeting. Rich in beauty and culture, New England is an ideal setting to host a meeting.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Chilling tales from the front and how meeting profs saved the day. Do you ever feel like an icy snowball the size of a ballroom has fallen on your perfectly planned event, forcing you to scramble to protect everyone while making everything look perfectly natural? Sometimes meetings are stranger than Hollywood.

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QC Event School

AUGUST 1, 2022

So, you want to be an event planner? Event planning is a fun and exciting industry, but it’s also a very competitive one. One of the first questions you’re probably wondering is, do you need a license to be an event planner? In this article, we’ll explore the requirements for becoming an event planner.

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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.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

While hallway conversations are the origin of many relationships, event organizers also have the opportunity to create focused networking opportunities in person. An in person meeting gives faces and voices to the names attendees would otherwise see over a screen, and helps conversation feel more organic. when they’re held in person.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We asked a trio of seasoned negotiators and only one, Cheryl Payne, a strategic partner with INNOV8 Meetings + Events in Las Vegas, had tried using AI to enhance the language and had this cautionary advice: “AI is not always right. The same with set-up fees, outdoor event fees and delivering amenities to room charges.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As if the job of meeting professional weren’t difficult enough, many have had to take on the role of Chief Difficult Conversation Starter. In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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EventPlanning

JANUARY 9, 2017

There is a lot to consider when deciding to start your event planning business. In addition to deciding on your business entity you should decide on your business name; opening a business bank account; and business insurance. If you are doing professional events, we recommend you look into event insurance.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2022

But the past two years of digital innovation in event tech and event services, along with new partners from outside the industry have prepared us for Covid combat. As meetings and events become more and more hybridized, resources are getting smarter, building software for stronger virtual and in-person connections.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Dominguez joined Smart Meetings for a conversation about the future of the industry from PCMA Convening Leaders event at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. It’s not that it’s impossible to meet,” Dominguez said, citing the 2,500 professionals who arrived for PCMA Convening Leaders and more than that for CES in Las Vegas last week.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 24, 2018

Today’s postmodern consumer defies categorization, making it a challenge for event and meeting planners to market their projects. Liberating the Postmodern Consumer,” shares cutting-edge trends in attendee behavior and how to fine-tune your event marketing for success. Top tips for event marketing. LISTEN TO THE SHOW.

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Event Planning BluePrint

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

People don’t know you; they don’t know that you volunteered for 5 years with the same non-profit organization, that you have amazing event design skills, or that you helped your event clients increase their sales. As we know, in event planning, it’s not always what you know but who you know. Identify Your Perfect Client.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lining up the event software you want to use and including potential “what-ifs” to compensate for any possible delays. HOT TIP: The five C’s of event planning are Concept, Coordination, Control, Culmination, and Closeout. Location The location you choose could make or break your event. Yes, absolutely!

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to event planning, one of the first questions that arises is: what are the costs of organising events? The answer is not simple and varies considerably depending on numerous factors , from the size of the event to the location chosen.

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Planner WIre

JULY 10, 2023

In this episode of the Event Tech Pull Up , our discussion revolves around AI—its true essence and the profound impact it will have on the meetings and events industry. AI is poised to revolutionize the very fabric of being an event professional, reshaping our roles and making our lives more convenient.

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