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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

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

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8 Tips for CxOs on Vendor Selection

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A great way to get a feel of a vendor’s capabilities is to refer to testimonials and case studies from their other clients. From there, you can also ask for references and gather feedback on their performance, reliability, after-sales services, and more. You must go beyond-surface level evaluation.

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What Is the Meetings Industry’s No. 1 Challenge?

PCMA Convene

Nearly 30 percent of respondents’ answers in some way reference budgets or rising costs this year, with AV, food and beverage, and Wi-Fi expenses standing out as particular pain points. When Marriott-owned organizations are the only game in town, your choices and the ability to negotiate goes down to zero. Hotel negotiations.

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What Makes for Good Internships?

PCMA Convene

So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. Of the 27 competencies listed in CIC’s handbook, it could be site inspection, contract negotiation, promotions, and publicity. THE ART OF THE DEAL Ogbeide sees negotiation experience as essential. How do you identify a risk?”. “I They’ve worked hard.

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Where to Find him? K V Shridhar aka (KVPops) Who is he?

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Top 98 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Where to Find him? K V Shridhar aka (KVPops) Who is he?