GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Your ideal picture of a conference venue shouldn’t be tied to a nice, accessible locale only. The choice of venue has to be based on the clear requirements that your event sets in terms of size, lighting, network capabilities, etc. When to start looking for a venue. The best tips for selecting a conference venue.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here’s how to get internal buy-in. Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

How to spend less without sacrificing quality. You may be surprised how down-to-earth their suggestions are. Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. Imagine a world where you can stay under budget while producing an event that looks as if it broke the bank.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By delineating expenses across various categories such as venue, marketing, and entertainment, budgets help prioritize spending for maximum impact. 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.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

As soon as you know meeting registration is not meeting original forecasts: Negotiate with the hotel to release back some meeting space (if possible). See what the same venue would give you for booking again for the next year. Ask if food and beverage spend above the contracted minimum could count toward the room block minimum.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues.

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Glow Global Events

JUNE 27, 2023

This could include researching potential acts online, attending shows or events in person, speaking with venues and other contacts in the industry, etc. This includes food and beverages, lodging, transportation, equipment rentals, sound techs and other personnel. It’s also important to be flexible and willing to negotiate.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Mike May, president of Brightspot Incentives & Events, said he tells clients to expect increases of around 30 percent for airfares, 20 percent for guest rooms, and 10 percent for food and beverage.

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EncoreAPAC

JANUARY 17, 2022

Learn how to master your event budget for hybrid events. If you’re worried about how to budget for hybrid events, Matthew Johnsen, Vice President of Product Management at Encore , has some advice to you manage can help, or even reduce, hybrid event-related expenses so you stay within budget. .

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ePly

JUNE 21, 2023

Did you know that food and beverage (F&B) expenses are among the most significant expenses associated with any event? So, sit back, relax, and read on to discover how to save some serious dough on your next event’s F&B budget. Now, let’s talk about why allocating a specific percentage to F&B is essential.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Learning how to plan an event requires multitasking skills and (often) quick thinking. Event planning is a fun and rewarding career, and becomes so much easier once you take the time to learn and develop your skills in negotiation, communication, budgeting (the most successful event planners do this really well) and project management.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

” Everyone gets the same plate of food, whether they like the sides or not. You will coordinate every element of the event from vendors to venues and sponsorships to guests. You will still do things like making custom recommendations of vendors, venues, sponsors, etc.; Contact list of venues and vendors. Checklists.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. How to Work with an All-Inclusive Property. More: Just Press Go: How All-Inclusives Can Exclude Worry for Planners.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” Take a look at nearby venues. Add-On Travel: Negotiate pre- and post-rates in the contracting stage. What does all of that mean? Extra rooms not available? Evaluate: Risks—Real or Not?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Here’s how to take your event to the next level with catering tips for large groups. If you’re unsure where to start, provide forms or surveys during the event registration process so guests can easily enter their dietary needs, meal preferences, and other key details, such as food allergies.

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Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Whether you are planning an event for 10 people or 1000 people, you should think of ways to trade in the traditional conference room setting for cool event venues for your next event. You have probably noticed the rise in unique wedding venues such as Vineyards or breweries or rustic barns, highlighting the fact that people want different!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. Before you run full steam ahead, you should also think about how to be more resourceful. Learn to negotiate event AV. Knowing how to negotiate event AV is a must-have skill for any event planner. Negotiate payment terms. You should negotiate payment terms ahead of time.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

The one decision that is likely to have the most significance is the venue you pick for your event. In fact, this decision pretty much affects the other major decisions, such as the caterers you pick, how to enhance the experience of the attendees, the date on which to hold the vent, and so on. However, it doesn’t have to be daunting.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I am often asked how to become an event planner. I guess if people hear that you attend a lot of evening events at popular venues, they assume that you’re having a great time socializing with superb food and beverage. It seems, to the outside world, that event planners have a glamorous job. Again, if only.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Food and Beverage.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

You have to consider the costs of: Venue rental Catering Transportation and accommodation for attendees Marketing and promotion Staffing and event production Technology like Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment, and live streaming The total cost can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for large events.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? source: Spotio ). What kind of experience do you want for your guests/attendees?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. If your client tells you to secure a venue by the end of the month, you can’t wait till next month to deliver a location just because it works better with your schedule. Choose your venue, caterer, and other main vendors.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

Convention and Visitors Bureau , a local organization that can help meeting planners conduct venue and vendor selection at no cost. Director of Sales at a venue, usually who will be negotiating your contract with. Food & Beverage , used when talking generally about providing, well food and beverages.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

How Do You Ask a Company To Sponsor an Event? But first… how do you find your sponsors? If this is your first time, don’t worry—it’s not so hard once you know how to ask for sponsors for an event. Identify your needs You might start by asking: how do I find sponsors for an event? Communicate, communicate, communicate!

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract. Now there are a slate of new issues to deal with—and the venues themselves may or may not have reopened.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

I’ve created this comprehensive ten-step guide on how to plan an event from start to finish. Choose your venue and date. How to plan an event: A ten-step guide. Here’s a list of key expenses to include in your budget: Venue (room rental(s), security deposit, parking). Choose your venue and date.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2020

She is going to be met head-on by the revenue manager, the food and beverage director, and possibly even her colleagues in group sales. More : How to Build a Successful, Standout RFP. Tips for How Both Hotels and Planners Can ‘Win’. It’s been said that “in a good negotiation, both sides feel like they lost.”

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Developing an Event Strategy Learn how you can create and execute an effective global event strategy. This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team.

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Have a strong network of venues and vendors. Be reasonable, but the strong negotiator. Not only is this a good idea of how to gain experience, but it’s a great way to be more well-rounded as a wedding planner. Emphasize soft skills, like organization, negotiation and attention to detail. Have a plan b, c, and d.

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Have a strong network of venues and vendors. Be reasonable, but the strong negotiator. Not only is this a good idea of how to gain experience, but it’s a great way to be more well-rounded as a wedding planner. Emphasize soft skills, like organization, negotiation and attention to detail. Have a plan b, c, and d.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. Experienced planners/agencies can also provide counsel on how to avoid pitfalls throughout the planning process and how to add value to your overall program. of past events.

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Brown Paper Tickets

MARCH 30, 2018

Creating an audience persona or having a general idea will help you decide how to market, where to host the event, and countless other details. Decide how much you can spend on performers, vendors and venues before going into negotiations so you don’t sink into debt. Consider their age range and other demographics.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. This session examined clauses involving renovation, competitors, rate parity and more, to show you how to draft more effective clauses.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Food How much will food cost? Determine how much time will be spent and the appropriate compensation required.

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EventPlanning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

How To Start Event Planning With No Money On Your Own. All you have to do is call a bar or restaurant in your area and they will know exactly how to help you host a great event. Here is the best part, you can work out a deal with the venue so that you can host your event without spending any money upfront.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Not only can it help you learn the lingo to help you sell your services, but it can give you insight into how the pros handle things, like negotiations to help save their clients money. You don’t have to think of it as a formal, tough, adversarial negotiation,” she said. Her services include: Venue Selection and Layout.

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