SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

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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SmartMeetings

JULY 9, 2019

Webster’s Dictionary defines negotiation as “the act or process of having a discussion in order to reach an agreement.” According to veteran hospitality attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin, “Negotiating is about bargaining power. More : Master Win-Win Negotiations for Your Contracts. Here are six tips to get you started.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. In short, think big. Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. Pre-Event Setup & Site Visit. Housing & Room Blocks.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Money also is essential to getting an event off the ground and is the bones of an event planner’s budget. Ultimately, the dynamic between hotels and event planners has shifted since the pandemic. Building off existing relationships can be helpful in negotiating costs. Also, negotiate gracefully.

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StraussCA

MARCH 7, 2024

In these uncertain economic times, associations tasked with organizing events encounter significant hurdles. However, here are some practical strategies and three essential tips for building resilience and adaptability. Tip #2: Diversify Revenue Streams In times of financial instability, creativity with financial resources is vital.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It’s important to understand what corporate event planning is before we offer any relevant tips. In simple terms, corporate event planning is the process of organising events for a brand or business to achieve business goals. What Do Corporate Event Planners Do?

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Negotiating a good deal is an important skill for every event planner. Here are some top tips to get more from your next deal. Event managers are constantly working to get the best deal possible and maximize the profit margin. In order to do this you need to learn how to get the prices and […].

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

We all look for ways to keep costs down when running an event. These 10 tips will help you negotiate a better deal with venues. The post 10 Ways to Negotiate a Better Deal With Venues appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

In fact, ideally, your client can promote next year’s trip at this year’s event. 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. The post 4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. “In

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Jujama

JULY 10, 2018

There are a few tricks to negotiating venue costs. We’ve tracked down some tips to help event organizers keep their venue costs as low as possible. If you do have a budget in place, let the venue know a number that is lower than what your actual budget is, allowing some room for negotiating. Here are our top 5: 1.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is a guest post from Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer at Group Se7en Events , a leading event management and event planning agency in London. If you work in events, it comes as no surprise that being an event planner has been voted in numerous polls as one of the most stressful jobs.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 27, 2020

Managing a big event is a responsibility and it’s one that’s not without its challenges. There are many things to coordinate, and many people to please, so how do you go about organizing a successful event? Here are five tips for successfully managing your event. NEGOTIATION. THINGS CAN AND DO GO WRONG.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 27, 2020

Managing a big event is a responsibility and it’s one that’s not without its challenges. There are many things to coordinate, and many people to please, so how do you go about organizing a successful event? Here are five tips for successfully managing your event. NEGOTIATION. THINGS CAN AND DO GO WRONG.

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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! There are many things that can make or break an event. And being a planner is stressful enough as it is, so when you add choosing a venue for your event to the equation, there’s a high probability your heart rate goes up.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 7, 2018

Research shows that women are often very good at negotiating on behalf of others, but are not as successful when negotiating for themselves. You can change that by preparing yourself to negotiate. Here are five simple steps that can empower you as a negotiator and increase your chances of getting what you deserve.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2019

The fine print for negotiating win-win agreements. 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. But writing them can be a tricky business.

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

You won’t believe how incredibly flexible an event budget can be. Throughout our experience, we’ve seen quite a few strategies related to corporate event budget optimization. What is a corporate event budget? An event budget that you agree upon with your client is a result of detailed expense planning.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Register for “How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices” webinar. We are seeing a common and alarming trend that hotels are charging exorbitant amounts to use their Wi-Fi for your events. Sometimes this number can be well into the thousands, but you have options and you don’t always need to layout $30,000 to have event Wi-Fi.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Regular events are one of the best ways to boost your pharmaceutical brand. Whether you’re hosting a training, conference, product launch, board meeting, peer dinner, or investigator meeting, high-quality pharmaceutical events can put your business on the map. Pharma event management is no joke, though. What is the purpose?

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Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

I’ve been managing events for over twenty years. I’ve seen my fair share of risky events taken to market and in this post I want to share some of my tips to reduce the risks of your next event. . I would hope that if you can tick off most of these risk reduction techniques you will run a less risky event.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Corporate events serve an important purpose — they boost brand visibility, drive revenue, and strengthen relationships with customers and employees. However, executing successful events takes more than ordering catering and sending invites. Consider asking questions like: What is the primary purpose of this event? Educational?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

These translations are taken from University of Hawaii law professor John Barkai’s “The 36 Chinese Strategies Applied to Negotiation”: Tune in for More Negotiation Tips. Central time, business-event professionals can hear more of Leonie McKeon’s insights into e ective negotiation in a complimentary PCMA webinar.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 25, 2021

In addition to creative ideas for booking and engaging hybrid and in-person events and even a few RFPs, meeting professionals left armed with fresh new strategies for negotiating everything from contracts to relationships care of the bold Linda Swindling , author of Ask Outrageously!: Ask Outrageously.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2018

Register for “How to Negotiate AV Prices for Events” Having great audiovisual is expected at events, but the prices can sometimes be unexpected. This webinar will show planners how to negotiate AV prices and prepare them with the best tips for successful and cost-effective events.

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Event Marketer

JULY 17, 2023

If you’ve noticed a recent uptick in dog-friendly events and venues, you’re not alone. Events for Pets: Purina Fetches the First Permanent Pet-friendly Section at an MLS Stadium Bark & Co. Events for Pets: Purina Fetches the First Permanent Pet-friendly Section at an MLS Stadium Bark & Co.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Shaun Gray, owner of Shaun Gray Events , is a perfect example of what to do when it comes to social. With more than a decade of wedding and event planning experience, Shaun freely shares his wealth of knowledge in short-form videos on TikTok , helping couples around the world plan for their big day. Share some tips!

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? You have been tasked with producing a new event—or breathing new life into one that has been on rinse and repeat too long. What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the creative brief from your initial event strategy session calls for brand and reputational impact, how do you measure if you are successful? Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In this new video we share some of our top tips for running a smooth event. abovethefold## After all of the grueling hours and paperwork, and schedules and negotiations that we go through in the planning process, there’s nothing more fulfilling than getting on-site and seeing your event come to life from the ground up.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Bad event WiFi can ruin your event. If you have bad WiFi your attendees might forget about all the great parts of your event and only remember the WiFi sucked. WiFi when they come to your event. We know event WiFi is important. We know event WiFi is important. But how do you have the best event WiFi?

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Welcome event planners! This is your guide to mastering budget management for events. Drawing from a passion for bringing people together and great organizational skills, I’ve carved a niche in the event planning industry. Think of it as the framework within which your event takes shape.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

planning an event can be a considerable task, whether it’s a small drinks reception or a large-scale conference. to help you navigate the event planning process with ease, the experts from seven events, a UK event management company, have compiled a list of ten invaluable tips from our UK experts.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Choices, Choices.

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