SevenEvents

OCTOBER 17, 2023

some costs, such as the venue and essential equipment, should take priority, while others may be negotiable. step 6: negotiate and save once you have received your quotes don’t hesitate to ask suppliers for discounts or explore cost-saving alternatives without compromising the event’s quality. 10% of your overall budget.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The government has said it hopes to open negotiations with individual EU countries “very shortly” to help UK artists to tour after being told Brexit had created an “absolute crisis” Musicians, actors and their crews will face extra red tape and fees for visas to tour in some European countries.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Negotiate for the host hotel to provide complimentary town-car service for your speakers and VIPs. • Get sponsors to underwrite the cost of shuttles in exchange for putting their branding on signage at the shuttle stops, the hotels along the route, the convention center or main meeting hotel, and on the shuttles themselves.

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Jawbone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Personalisation and custom messaging that speaks to your audience is non-negotiable. TRANSSION is a global leader with market-leading smartphone brands, who’s main three brands control 48% of the African smartphone market but South Africa was an unexplored territory on the Transsion radar.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Their job requires them to be a seasoned negotiator, a time management expert, as well as being a fiscally responsible expert. A Meeting and Convention Planner Has Alternatives for Trade Shows Today For larger associations, a tradeshow is often a main component to their meeting. However it’s not an inexpensive undertaking.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

When it comes to those employed by organisations to run their events, averages and data like this can help with salary negotiations. To add some more detail, we’ve also put together some data about the average event manager salaries in major cities among these demographics: Australian Averages by Main City. Melbourne : AU$62,315.00

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Here’s what you’ll know after reading this post: What is a corporate event, and what are the main reasons for organising one? What is a corporate event, and what are the main reasons for organising it? Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? What are the key types of corporate events?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Whether it is new faces across the negotiating table, evolving event technology or looming AI adoption , taking a risk is not something that comes naturally to many meeting professionals. One of the main reasons goals don’t get met and that people get stuck is that their why is super shallow.” New ideas can be terrifying.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Meetings and Events, noted that smaller protein-based portions for main courses can be complemented with more plant-based items to fill each plate at lower expense and expose attendees to new foods. Tracy Stuckrath, founder of Thrive!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

VanDeventer suggested planners looking into all-inclusive campuses either negotiate a solution for access or communicate robustly about the rules in advance—or both. Everyone chips in and then we all had funny stories about going through customs and being questioned and negotiating taxes—it’s another complexity.”

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Ideally, your corporate event budget should be based on four main categories: item, projected expense, actual expense, and details. Think about the ways to minimize expenses through sponsorships ; price negotiations; and partnerships with suppliers, vendors, or venue hosts. What is a corporate event budget? Go for integrated solutions.

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ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. Once the event planner understands the main cause, it will be easier to structure the event so it serves the needs of the event throwers. tornado, hurricane, etc.),

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The exchange rate is always a moving part of our negotiations, but it has never been a major concern or a main deciding factor as fluctuations (except some rare occasions) are always contained and can be counterbalanced with some adjustments to the program.

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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. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

Check out the major questions you’ll need to answer in your communication plan: Who’s the main point of contact for each aspect of event management (registration, venue navigation, catering, lighting, etc.)? The power of negotiation: Your budget may not always be super generous.

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Management Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Negotiation skills are the most valuable skill set in a B2B sales professional toolkit. In fact, it is a main skill of top-performing sales managers, according to RAIN Group Center for Sales Research. Here are 11 negotiation skills for your B2B sales success: 1.

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The Planner's Lounge

MAY 25, 2021

There are two main thoughts that create pressure as a wedding business owner: 1) My main goal should be striving to increase profits. There is no reason I need to follow the lead of what I see on the news and in media that constantly increasing profit is the main goal. It feels very real. I don’t have investors or shareholders.

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Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

That is why understanding the booking process is so important; not just the negotiation and contract phases, though those are crucial, but also minor details like ensuring you are booking the right entertainment for the conference or event, and the process of getting your talent involved. Know the Negotiation Process.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 29, 2019

Getting everyone connected and building relationships is one of the events main goals. And now for the main topic in the episode below, #EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peak! The Main Stage Floor Plan. GO WEST is the largest gathering of event professionals in Western Canada. The event focuses on education, innovation, and networking.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Here are 3 benefits of working with a professional pharma event management company: Access to resources Pharma event management companies have established relationships with top venues, caterers, A/V companies, and other vendors. Get our comprehensive list of event production companies.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

What are the two main ways payment processors accept cashless payments? There are two main types of cashless payment options: Credit cards – Physical cards that customers use in-person or online to borrow a limited amount of money from a financial institution. Table of contents What is a payment processor and what do they do?

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Setting a structured timeline with non-negotiable deadlines (but be sure to include some undisclosed buffer time). Use your main goal as the key metric for a broad marketing approach that actively engages the most people. Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc.

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Eventtia

MAY 18, 2022

The items in the rider are typically non-negotiable, so don’t expect any wiggle room from the artist or their agent. The agent typically handles all of their client’s bookings, and they’ll be your main point of contact for scheduling, negotiations, and the contract process. (In The Booking Process.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

Wherever possible, and depending on their profile, it’s great if you can get the speaker to help promote your event…especially if they are the main attraction! All too often this is an afterthought which becomes difficult to negotiate once a speaker has been selected and the Scope Of Work contracted.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The companies engaged in such a business should provide excellent service and stand on two main pillars: the organisation of work within the company and building relationships with the customers. The main character creates a prosperous company by motivating employees and building relationships between people within the company.

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

And while Zartico is mainly focused on serving the supply side – CVBs and DMOs, with international expansion in the works – there’s also an initiative still in the alpha phase designed to help corporate, and association buyers use group spend data to strengthen negotiations and fine-tune their programs.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Its main hall will seat up to 4,000 delegates with 95 meeting rooms, 14 offices and 3 Majlis available. A total of 13 million visitors are predicted for its first year of operation and 130 events are currently being negotiated. It will feature over 1 million square feet of exhibition space.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 27, 2023

While non-negotiable, meeting these requirements will set the stage for a spectacular show! These performance types tend to live in the main event area, as opposed to isolated on a stage. Once you connect, expect a “Rider” listing all the equipment, hospitality, and venue needs.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Of course, duties and responsibilities will vary from company to company but g enerally an events planners main tasks include : • Understanding the requirements of clients and planning the event agenda • Creating and adhering to an event budget and timeframe • Ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations • Researching suppliers and contractors (..)

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

Hotels have been a little more flexible about attrition during Covid when the alternative is canceling, but this is always open to negotiation. Similarly, when the main reason for the event has been made substantially more burdensome, this falls under “frustration of purpose doctrine.”

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The main thing is, get everything and anything written down in a designated area so your brain doesn’t become overwhelmed with tons of details. A good way of “trimming the fat” is to get honest with what are your non-negotiables as opposed to your wishes.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 21, 2020

For the most part, the elements in your hybrid plan can also be the main attraction of your virtual offering. Any event that does move forward in 2020 will need to revisit their attendee and exhibitor cancellation and downsizing penalties. Most of our clients are waiving all risks for this year. . Virtual Contingency.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Whatever you choose to do, knowing the four main types of event planner will give you a better understanding of how much you can potentially earn in this field. Learn how to negotiate contracts. Develop strong negotiation skills that can help you secure higher salaries and better benefits packages when working with a company.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2019

They will answer questions regarding speeds, signal strengths, contract negotiations, and so much more. And now for the main topic in the episode below, #EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peak! Today on #EventIcons our host Will Curran and iconic guests Matt King of Glisser Ltd. , This is a can’t miss episode! Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Here’s a useful summary of the main four characteristics that every great venue finder should bring to the party. Superb commercial negotiation skills. This is all very well in theory but with so many venue finding agencies competing for business, how can you tell the good from the bad and the ugly?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Not only do they set expectations for the rest of the catering menu, but they also help keep guests satisfied until the main course is ready. Entrees The entree is the main star of any catering event, and it’s important to offer multiple options for guests to choose from. Hummus This easy-to-make dip is a favorite amongst many.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 29, 2023

From these and other experiences, Markus has developed three main ideas about how the interaction should go between the client and an agency so that progress is smooth from the day the project kicks off to the day it’s presented to an audience.

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