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Canada Unveils Financial Incentives to Draw Conventions, Exhibitions

MeetingsNet

Over the next three years, Canadian cities that are making bids on conventions and trade shows from the U.S. The following conditions apply: • The event must be related to one of six business sectors: advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, digital industries, natural resources, life sciences, or finance/insurance. •

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Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model?

SmartMeetings

One recent law in California only alluded to the event industry as hiring DJs and photographers for parties, clearly not understanding the impact that this legislation also had on trade shows and conventions. Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract However, there is also the lawyer who prices on commission.

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How Much Do Event Planners Make, Really?

Social Tables

There are many different types of events that event planners may be involved in, including: Weddings Corporate events Trade shows Conferences Fundraisers Each type of event comes with its own unique challenges and requirements, so event planners need to be able to adapt to a wide range of situations. Learn how to negotiate contracts.

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How to select the right speaker

Eventinterface

The good ones see themselves as part of the larger event team and will share their wealth of experience to insure your overall success. The bad ones see themselves as the star-of-the-show, with little consideration for the needs of other (often non-professional) speakers on the program.

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What Will Event Planning Look Like After COVID-19?

QC Event School

conferences, trade shows, weddings, etc.) Contract negotiations and securing new vendors. There will also likely be an increase in wedding and event insurance. On top of this, you’ll be armed with the resources needed to educate, as well as understand both vendor contracts and negotiate terms. Final Thoughts.

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How to Create a Long-Term Event Planning Timeline

Social Tables

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Large events like conferences and trade shows require more planning on their part as well, so you can set them up for success by giving them as much information as you can. Establish anchors. They’re events that can’t be moved.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.