QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

The Ultimate QC Event School Master List of Blog Resources Okay, let’s get to the reason you’re really here – all those invaluable blog resources at your disposal! Join QC Event School’s Virtual Classroom on Facebook today! Then you’ve guessed it – the articles listed below were hand-picked just for you!

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Corporate Events Social Media Consulting Event Planning 52

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

No question, negotiating contracts is going to get more complicated as the industry rebounds. In addition to the many online resources, there are a growing number of vendors who can help inform the safety plans for in-person events. Future bookings are getting more difficult as organizations are more reluctant to take on new risks.

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Contracts Financial Negotiating 2021 438

Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Conference Planning Resources – Why oh WHY!? From site selection to contract negotiations to content to speakers, managing all the countless elements included in planning a conference can leave a planner with zero time to address and succeed at all those other responsibilities. Spotlight on Conference Planning Resources.

Conference Planning 40

Conference Planning Conference Site Selections Negotiating 40

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? When it comes to utilizing the resources at a venue, it helps to know who is using the space before and after you. Remember, everything is open for negotiation so make sure you are getting what you’re paying for.

Negotiating 105

Negotiating Contracts Hotels Consulting 105

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.

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Negotiating Banking 2018 Speakers 45

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A clearly defined budget provides a framework for decision-making, enabling event organizers to strategically allocate resources. 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.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

To Do: Instead of a general, sweeping clause, negotiate what steps will be taken to keep information secure, such as locking the door, hiring security guards, keeping attendants out of the meeting, providing shredders for documentation and education of attendees about how they treat the information shared. Daily housekeeping?

Negotiating 98

Negotiating Contracts Hotels 2024 98

MeetingsNet

MARCH 22, 2024

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. • If an organizer accepts the bid, the host city and Destination Canada will negotiate a partnership agreement.

Financial 112

Financial Government Insurance Trade Shows 112

Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A thoroughly planned budget provides a safety net, preventing overspending and enabling you to allocate resources efficiently. Cost-Saving Strategies That Work Vendor negotiation is an art. The key is to approach negotiations with confidence and the mindset of establishing a mutually beneficial relationship.

Management 62

Management Negotiating Financial Entertainment 62

Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

The word “partnership” gets thrown around a lot in the events world, but when there are too few ballrooms for too many functions being planned, meeting planners and hotel and destination counterparts often find themselves on the losing end of negotiations that could be win-wins. Another counter-intuitive hack is being open about priorities.

Negotiating 52

Negotiating 2023 Hotels Education 52

Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

Improved Productivity: User Training: Fewer software applications mean less time and resources spent on training users, leading to quicker adoption and improved productivity. Resource Optimization: Scaling resources becomes more efficient when dealing with a consolidated software infrastructure.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Government Contracts Sports 40

Nuila Events LLC

MARCH 30, 2016

Do you really want to get stuck negotiating contracts with hotels for sleeping rooms? Negotiating with caterers and making sure that the menu is a great choice for your guests? Nuila Events becomes the efficiency resource that you can use to handle every aspect of an event and make sure it is as first rate as you deserve it to be.

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Negotiating Social Media 2016 Sponsorships 40

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. It will be much easier to get the resources you need if you can clearly show why you need them. For more tips on negotiating event budgets, as well as other valuable industry insights, see Social Tables’ Events Budget Report. Don’t forget the data.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Corporate Meetings 2017 Event Technology 40

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners). Effective project management is crucial for seamless execution—AKA your sanity.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

ePly

APRIL 2, 2024

Creativity: From implementing new technology to coming up with fun color schemes, event planners need to be ultra-creative with the (oftentimes limited) resources they have. No matter which sector you choose, though, there are some skills that are non-negotiable. Analytical: Thinking through a problem requires a lot of brain power.

Negotiating 62

Negotiating Financial Event Planning Events 62

Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. Select a platform that is intuitive, easy to access and with readily available resources,” she said. Support: What resources are available? Cost: How much is each line item?

Event Tech 98

Event Tech Tech Meetings Negotiating 98

Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Also, what can they do to make negotiating with vendors a breeze? Google is obviously an excellent resource as well. Rehearse your negotiations. You want to go into negotiations with a clear idea of what you want and what you are willing to offer for the vendor’s services. Just make sure to search past page 1.

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Negotiating Social Media Contracts Events 117

TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It can also open new opportunities for resources and cross-promotion. Understand Your Budget Planning ahead allows you to allocate resources more effectively. As mentioned above, early planning can help you negotiate better deals, secure preferred venues, optimize marketing efforts and lock-in sponsor funding.

Marketing 110

Marketing Negotiating Entertainment Sponsorships 110

Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

Essential coursework should cover Human Resource Management, Event Sales and Sponsorships, Financial Accounting, Negotiating, and Relationship Management, equipping future planners with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Negotiating Education Social Media 62

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. ” Engage your DMC early—they might have existing relationships with hotels and venues in your desired destination and can help with negotiations.

Travel 98

Travel Negotiating Corporate Meetings 2023 98

Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

Understanding the primary goals will help you allocate resources to areas that directly contribute to achieving these objectives, preventing unnecessary expenditures. Compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate the value each vendor brings to the event.

Negotiating 52

Negotiating Financial Sustainability Entertainment 52

Master the Event

JULY 21, 2016

The post What’s Your Non-Negotiable Joy? appeared first on mastertheevent.com.

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Negotiating 40

StraussCA

MARCH 7, 2024

For instance, associations can negotiate favorable deals with event venues or suppliers to reduce costs without compromising on quality. Tip #2: Diversify Revenue Streams In times of financial instability, creativity with financial resources is vital.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Social Media Financial Sponsorships 52

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mason continues, “We are not experts in that space, so we are partnering with other organizations in order to provide our meeting planning members with tools and resources to be to be able to address that emerging opportunity.” Meeting Professionals and AI Is AI coming for our jobs?

Association Meetings 105

Association Meetings Meetings 2026 Healthcare 105

ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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Negotiating Contracts 2024 Events 87

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Internal Expectations The changing negotiating landscape makes it important for meeting planners is to communicate with leadership so everyone has realistic expectations of what to expect while building a budget. Building off existing relationships can be helpful in negotiating costs. Also, negotiate gracefully.

Food and Beverage 97

Food and Beverage Negotiating Hotels 2023 97

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This was a vital lesson for his association — understanding the fixed costs to deliver an outstanding experience and where there is room for negotiation. Be Resourceful When Budgeting Melton’s strategy is to consider inflation levels and budget accordingly, so she isn’t caught off guard by changes.

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Negotiating 2023 Contracts 2016 59

Coterie Spark

APRIL 22, 2022

By doing this, organizations save time researching, compiling data, and making decisions, while also gaining the resources and expertise needed to knock their attendees’ socks (and name tags) off. There are tough questions to ask and even harder negotiations needed to be sure you get everything you expect. Focus on what matters most.

Venues 98

Venues Food and Beverage Negotiating Hotels 98

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). It’s possible, but only if you have the right tools and resources to make that happen. Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc.

Negotiating 62

Negotiating Insurance Events Marketing 62

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Affordable Resources. A town-hall meeting at the conference identified other resources MPU could help secure, including limited liability insurance and streamlining IATA, CLIA and other travel agent certifications. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners. Augmented Income Streams.

2019 89

2019 Meetings Insurance Negotiating 89

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It provides a detailed outline of all expected expenses and potential revenues, enabling event organizers to effectively manage their resources and make informed financial decisions. Prioritize Expenditures Determine what elements of your event are non-negotiable and which ones can be adjusted. Approach multiple vendors.

Financial 117

Financial Negotiating Entertainment Retail 117

ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. From establishing clear and achievable event goals to coordinating final details and post-event analysis, this resource provides a wealth of practical insights for crafting successful events.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Negotiating Events Event Planning Tools 62

The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 28, 2023

Most couples will have elements that are most important to their vision and the budget can be rearranged to give them their non-negotiables, and then costs can be cut elsewhere. Account for the Necessities As a planner, it is imperative to ensure that your couple is not forgetting any of the non-negotiable necessities.

Management 59

Management Insurance Negotiating Financial 59

QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Negotiation Skills. There are many great resources out there that can help you hone your communication! 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. In addition to communication skills, the ability to negotiate is another one of the must-have skills every event planner needs. Negotiate with vendors.

Negotiating 105

Negotiating Events Event Planning Management 105

The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Most Important Skill You Need: How to Negotiate {Fast Company}. The post Friday Faves for Wedding & Event Planners first appeared on Planner's Lounge - Become a Wedding Planner, Wedding Planner Resources, Wedding Planning Careers. Happy Friday! Looking for more helpful articles?

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Negotiating 2022 Events 45

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns. Resources Made for Planners. Under the “Plan Events” tab, FairHotel has additional resources. Many of Unite Here’s goals concern taking care of their hospitality workers.

Hospitality 98

Hospitality Contracts Hotels Healthcare 98

Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. This involves negotiating with vendors, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and monitoring expenses to avoid overspending. People Skills: Events are for people, about people, and made by people.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Financial Negotiating Education 62