Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

And if you don’t understand the quote, it can be tricky to know how to negotiate on the price , or if you hold any power to negotiate whatsoever! Get started with negotiating AV prices by: Learning AV lingo. If you don’t see that piece of equipment on site, then you are in good standing to negotiate with your vendor. When you understand everything that’s in the quote, you’re going to be in a much position for negotiating AV prices.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Are you negotiating a venue contract for the first time or need a refresher on getting a better deal? Negotiating is something you either love or hate. The post Venue Contract Negotiations: A Primer for Eventprofs by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Venues negotiation venues venue contract negotiationHere’s what you need to know. You enjoy the thrill of the hunt or you wish the “money talk” never had to happen. But while you may get […].

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Gallus Events

JULY 10, 2019

So what about 15 tips for negotiating with a venue? . But these tips are useful no matter the type of venue you are negotiating with. I’d like to think I’ve learned a few things when it comes to negotiating a great rate. 15 mins and 15 tips for negotiating with a venue. The post 15 tips for negotiating a venue appeared first on Gallus Events. The venue you use is likely to be one of, if not the biggest, expense on your event budget.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 9, 2019

Webster’s Dictionary defines negotiation as “the act or process of having a discussion in order to reach an agreement.” According to veteran hospitality attorney Lisa Sommer Devlin, “Negotiating is about bargaining power. More : Master Win-Win Negotiations for Your Contracts. And after all, compromise is at the heart of every negotiation. It seems obvious, perhaps, but most negotiators fail at this critical step.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Negotiating Prices: How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events. Believe it or not, we actually made an entire webinar all about how to negotiate AV prices. Negotiating is honestly the worst. Luckily, Kristen Cooper wrote an article about the key things to keep in mind while negotiating AV prices. Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As you are seeing the fee’s mounting on you may have even wondered, “Can I negotiate AV charges?” But in order to negotiate venue AV charges, you must arm yourself with knowledge, strong negotiating skills, and the will to walk away if you need to. In this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger will walk you through how to negotiate venue av charges step-by-step. Video Transcription: Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2019

The fine print for negotiating win-win agreements. In a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “ A Legal Guide to Partnering with Suppliers ,” Lisa Sommer Devlin, a 25-year veteran hospitality contracts lawyer, shared key insights into negotiating win-win agreements with suppliers. It’s better to negotiate a lower amount for damages at the beginning than to add extra resale terms later. The post Master Win-Win Negotiations for Your Contracts appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 5, 2019

One of the signature traits of event planners is their ability to negotiate. That’s because they’ve faced similar situations on the job, and have come out on top – all through their power of negotiation. […]. The post 5 Times Event Planner Negotiation Tactics Can Save the Day appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. While common, everyday setbacks might put most people into a tailspin, event planners have a knack for handling mini-crises easily.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Negotiating a good deal is an important skill for every event planner. The post 25 Essential Tips to Become a Negotiation Ninja by Editorial Team appeared first on [link]. Tips #eventprof business entrepreneur event manager NegotiationsHere are some top tips to get more from your next deal. Event managers are constantly working to get the best deal possible and maximize the profit margin. In order to do this you need to learn how to get the prices and […].

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2018

Negotiating: never, ever accept the hotel’s first offer, experts agree. You know from experience that hotels always leave wiggle room to negotiate down. The post Negotiating the Perfect Multiyear Contract appeared first on Smart Meetings. Long-term contracts —three, five or even ten years—can save you money, especially if you book during a hotel or resort’s slower times. “A

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EventMB

JANUARY 31, 2017

The post The Art of Venue Negotiation [Free Report] by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. Venues venues destinations free report venue negotiation venue strategy negotiation strategyWe are very excited to release our latest report. This time our objective is to get you the best possible deal on your next venue. Get a copy of your free report now. There was a time when location, location, location was everything.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. You have the most negotiating power before signing the contract. Still, some high-demand hotels are unlikely to negotiate on AV or other services, especially during peak demand periods in supplier markets with high occupancy rates, so it is important to leverage all the power you have. Areas for Negotiation.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! And today, he’s sharing all of his knowledge to help you strike the best deal on your hotel contract negotiations. Follow our iconic event prof from this week’s conversation about hotel contract negotiations : Tom Pasha of CONTACT Planning & Productions, Inc. Check out the epic resources from this episode and get even better at hotel contract negotiations!

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

To find out the best way to approach negotiating fees as part of a package, we turned to Walt Galanty, president of AIM Meetings and Events in Alexandria, Virginia. Those fees are 100 percent negotiable,” Galanty says. The post Creative Ways to Negotiate Resort Fees appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2019

We all know catering can be the largest expense on the master account, but we don’t realize the several areas that can be negotiated to stretch your catering budget. This is substantially less than the 75 to 80% profit in the rooms department and is enough leeway to allow you to negotiate catering prices for your group. The post Yes, You Can Negotiate Catering appeared first on Connect Association.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. It can save time and effort, but just make sure you understand the value of your event for better negotiations, and include protection clauses in case you’re not satisfied with the first years’ experience. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 2, 2018

I have heard of planners negotiating out this fee,” says Lauren Wolfe, a lawyer who publishes the website killresortfees.com. Jeff Kear, co-founder of Planning Pod, an event management and facility management software platform used by event and meeting planners throughout North America, says, “Most meeting planners know to ask if such fees exist and, if they do, simply say ‘we are not paying that’ as part of their negotiations.

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Eventbrite

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

These 10 tips will help you negotiate a better deal with venues. The post 10 Ways to Negotiate a Better Deal With Venues appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. Event Planning November Operations / Logistics Owner Venues Event Budget event venues NegotiatingWe all look for ways to keep costs down when running an event.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 7, 2018

Research shows that women are often very good at negotiating on behalf of others, but are not as successful when negotiating for themselves. You can change that by preparing yourself to negotiate. Here are five simple steps that can empower you as a negotiator and increase your chances of getting what you deserve. Research shows that goals are a critical factor in determining how a negotiation plays out. Challenges are a normal part of the negotiation process.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

These translations are taken from University of Hawaii law professor John Barkai’s “The 36 Chinese Strategies Applied to Negotiation”: Tune in for More Negotiation Tips. Central time, business-event professionals can hear more of Leonie McKeon’s insights into e ective negotiation in a complimentary PCMA webinar. To register, visit pcma.org/event/ tame-the-tiger-the-art-of-negotiation.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Here are a few tips on how to make the most of your negotiations. It is important to know exactly what you will want and need from a hotel before entering negotiations. Hotel sales managers are trained to use your budget number as their initial starting point in negotiations, which puts you at a severe disadvantage. Remember, this is a negotiation so it should take a few rounds to get to a deal you’re satisfied with. Rule #4: Everything is negotiable.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Register for “How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices” webinar. Wi-Fi fees are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! From simple steps to negotiation tips, he lays it all out there. Learn how to negotiate Wi-Fi costs within conference centers and hotels. Register for “How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices” webinar. The post How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices appeared first on Connect Association.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Whether you know they exist or not, these variables can be negotiating tipping points. Association Toolbox Corporate Toolbox Negotiating & Contractsread more.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. They want to make their money back on their equipment in roughly three rentals, which is fine for them—but that leaves plenty of room to negotiate before signing a contract. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating. The post Negotiating and Cost-saving Tips for Real Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every negotiation has its sticking points, with some more serious than others. In this article from Forbes magazine , veteran business coach and keynote speaker Chris Westfall lays out the six steps you can use to get past the most problematic moments while negotiating a business deal. Few business agreements get done without some friction. Here are ways to get past the toughest moments in the dealmaking process.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 26, 2016

What's your negotiating style—truth before diplomacy or diplomacy before truth? Cross-Cultural Business Association Conventions and Expos Negotiating & Contracts Corporate Meetings & EventsGlobal experts share advice for effective communications. Understanding cross-cultural norms and behaviors improves communication at the contracting table. read more.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 23, 2019

Intercultural consultant Craig Shim will facilitate this interactive session to help develop your international negotiation skills when dealing with businesses from other cultures. Too many International negotiations fail due to cross-cultural misunderstandings around the way we form business relationships, differences in business mindsets, and negotiation techniques that don’t translate well across cultures.

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Master the Event

JULY 21, 2016

The post What’s Your Non-Negotiable Joy? Tools & Resources advice careers eventplanners finding balance inspirational joy non-negotiableappeared first on mastertheevent.com.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2018

Register for “How to Negotiate AV Prices for Events” Having great audiovisual is expected at events, but the prices can sometimes be unexpected. As more planners look for high-quality AV for their meetings, negotiating the right price is sometimes the deciding factor for them when it comes to booking a hotel or convention center. This webinar will show planners how to negotiate AV prices and prepare them with the best tips for successful and cost-effective events.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Start with these 7 ideas to negotiate a bigger events budget: 1.) Pro tip: Don’t try to gauge the outcome before trying to negotiate a bigger events budget because it might weaken your case. You’re all on the same team, but like any negotiation, whoever has the most knowledge usually has the most leverage. Use data whenever possible to negotiate a bigger events budget. Create a plan to negotiate a bigger events budget that takes a different approach to events.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Register for “Advanced Hotel Negotiations, From the Hotel Side” To be a more effective negotiator, meeting planners will learn how hotels evaluate their businesses and manage their inventory of space, rates and dates. Planners will learn the top five areas they can negotiate now to stretch their master accounts, and how to manage their catering expenses.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

In this podcast, Ashley Milne-Tyte talks to Sara Laschever , an author and speaker on women and leadership, who says that some of that disparity may boil down to salary negotiations, which many women find harder to navigate than men do. Even female meeting professionals who are very successful at negotiating for their companies and clients probably don’t get the same results for themselves, Laschever says.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. For more tips on negotiating event budgets, as well as other valuable industry insights, see Social Tables’ Events Budget Report. The post 7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget appeared first on Smart Meetings. Recent studies have shown that demand for meetings and events is growing and is expected to continue its rise.

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Aventri

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Most people shy away from negotiations, including meeting planners. Bargaining for a great deal can be awkward if it’s not something you do every day. Many planners feel uncomfortable about requesting something above and beyond the asking price. They’re convinced they’ll get "no" for an answer anyway. Others ask for concessions but fall short because they don’t clearly define what they want. Meetings Management featured

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Most people's negotiating style falls into one of these nine categories. Association Meetings Negotiating/Contracts Corporate MeetingsFind out what you—and your counterpart—may be doing that could help, and hinder, your ability to come to a successful conclusion. read more.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Before you even start talking concessions and clauses, take a step back and make sure you have these negotiation basics covered. Association Toolbox Corporate Toolbox Negotiating & Contractsread more.

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Jujama

JULY 10, 2018

There are a few tricks to negotiating venue costs. If you do have a budget in place, let the venue know a number that is lower than what your actual budget is, allowing some room for negotiating. Even if you have your mind set on a particular venue, competitive quotes can be used in negotiations to help drive the costs of other venues down. As the turnaround time gets shorter, you have less room to negotiate.

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Aventri

AUGUST 9, 2018

For many event planners, negotiating with venues is just slightly more enjoyable than a root canal. But to make these events happen – especially in a seller’s market – negotiation strategies are key to getting the venue and budget you need to pull it off. Hotel negotiations don’t have to be difficult, as long as you know the landscape. Here are four tactics to take to the bargaining table that will help you negotiate a killer deal.

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eventplanner

MARCH 10, 2019

There are two types of people: Those who love to negotiate and those who hate it. Some may love it because it provides the opportunity to agree upon a more satisfactory exchange for both parties

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Aventri

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The search for the right event sponsor can be a long, difficult or even grueling task, and the process is unique for every planner and for each type of event. You don’t simply want to accept any sponsors you can find, but rather carefully consider the evaluative steps that will help you in your search.

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