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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

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. Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. Whereas, starting too late can mean less options and premium rates.

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Top Considerations for the Safe Return of In-Person Events

Eventsforce

Every individual has their own built-in levels of risk tolerance. So it’s important that you put aside your own unconscious bias when considering risk levels that can impact attendees, speakers, sponsors, and other stakeholders. For example, you can ask someone that doesn’t know your event to go through your comms.

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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. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Content Matters. Keep F&B Simple.

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Are You Planning A Safe Event?

Endless Events

This is a non-negotiable! If you do not secure your cables and wires, you run the risk of guests tripping and hurting themselves. Staff will be setting up large structures, lifting speakers into the air, and suspending lights from hanging structures. Here are some pointers to consider to ensure safety for all your attendees.

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