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Preparation is the Key to Risk Management

Smart Meetings

Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. In her talk, “Risk Management 101,” she outlined strategies for dealing with the risks of the industry, as well as how to actively avoid them. Legal Risks.

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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. This enables organizers to devise backup plans, forge partnerships, and negotiate favorable deals with vendors to ensure that the event stays on track throughout planning and execution. Whereas, starting too late can mean less options and premium rates. Did you know?

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Top Considerations for the Safe Return of In-Person Events

Eventsforce

For example, you can ask someone that doesn’t know your event to go through your comms. For example, what’s needed could be 1) proof of vaccine or a 2) 72-hour negative test or 3) Or test or vaccine proof + on-site rapid testing too. You may wish to make some rules non-negotiable. Let’s take data security as an example.

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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

are typical examples of hybrid events where there is an audience present on the site, as well as audience streaming from over the Internet. . It’s time you negotiate with these vendors because your in-person audience size has become small, and you need to divert your money to the virtual component as well. . Conclusion.

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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

are typical examples of hybrid events where there is an audience present on the site, as well as audience streaming from over the Internet. It’s time you negotiate with these vendors because your in-person audience size has become small, and you need to divert your money to the virtual component as well. Conclusion.

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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

are typical examples of hybrid events where there is an audience present on the site, as well as audience streaming from over the Internet. It’s time you negotiate with these vendors because your in-person audience size has become small, and you need to divert your money to the virtual component as well. Conclusion.

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Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less

SmartMeetings

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. A collaborative approach will always benefit you in all aspects, including managing costs.”.