Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Recently I’ve received invitations to attend webinars and download industry research reports and articles all aimed to help conference and show organizers grow sponsorship revenue. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Editor’s Note: This article was originally penned for PCMA’s Convene in the beginning of August, early on in the discovery that the Apple App Store’s change in guidelines could affect branded mobile event apps. Much has been written since, including evidence that Apple is taking action with some event app providers.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Meanwhile, nearly every article I read or industry panel I attend is proclaiming that our industry is nearing a full recovery. Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract. If this were the case, your stress levels as a planner would be declining rather than escalating.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. In the latest Smart Meetings Accelerator “ Top Planner Contract Questions Answered ,” Lisa Sommer Devlin, an expert in contract law at Devlin Law Firm , answers those very questions (and more) for planners. Devlin: Contracts Made Easy.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

engine is impressive, but planners need to understand how best to use its contracts section and how human expertise is still required. of Grimes Law Offices, LLC, the legal contracts section of the Spark platform should be approached with care. For example, he asked the system for an overbooking clause for a group hotel contract.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. Over the months, Sheaks noticed more hotels and venues using liability waivers, along with enhancing safety protocols, revising contracts , signage and training. The post Event Contract Considerations for 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Through the extremely valuable web session conducted by Jon Trask, I will break down some key savings opportunities in an event AV contract. Many times event av contracts bill by hours or days. Duration of Equipment Rental.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

Well, this week, we decided to record a discussion around the most-read articles of the past year. And kind of bringing the outside in more than we do the just talk to ourselves all day long thing” Dustin doesn’t particularly like the fact that the article doesn’t address the loss of lives, among other things.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2022

In the B2C marketplace, performance-based contracts and deals are on the increase, meaning planning and data play an increasingly important role in influencer marketing in 2022. Integrity is endearing,” according to the article. Also keep that in mind as your hire your videographers for your event, for year-round, shareable content.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. Has this year strengthened your relationship with the event contract? Over the months, Sheaks noticed more hotels and venues using liability waivers, along with enhancing safety protocols, revising contracts , signage and training.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 1, 2022

Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post How to attract great consulting clients appeared first on Conferences That Work. These days I am blessed with clients who are a joy to work with. But that wasn’t always true. Here’s how I learned to attract great consulting clients. No related posts.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Articles are already appearing in meeting publications ( 1 , 2 ) that highlight the one-line summary of the Freeman announcement above. The risk of contracting COVID-19 during a grocery store masked visit is far less than the overall risk for everyone in the U.S. The latter regrettably includes a significant fraction of the U.S.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many of our clients have had to navigate unchartered waters as venue contracts (that were secured years ago) are now being questioned and challenged by members in states that have adopted discriminatory and women’s health laws that go against the mission and values of the association.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

Mythodology: We can contract a venue for our meeting before we design it. Being Schooled: Inside a Conference That Works “Mad blogger” Sue Pelletier of MeetingsNet has written an excellent article on her experiences at the four-day Conferences That Work format edACCESS 2014 annual meeting I convened in June.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Who’s Got Jurisdiction?

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EventPlanning

JULY 15, 2020

Creating event contracts can be intimidating. Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. Your contract is a tool that will protect your time, reputation as well as your bank account. One story in particular that comes to mind.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 25, 2020

Understanding things like event-insurance fine print and which areas of operation hotels get group revenue from will help planners become better at contracting and negotiating. This article from Reuters has more details on the postponement-clause fine print in those event-insurance contracts.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As attendee expectations shift, more clients are contracting me to boost connection at large events, where existing tech solutions like brain dates and speed networking often fall short. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Small is the new big—for meetings! appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 10, 2024

5 — Remember who you are I have a contract with myself , that I developed in 2005. I remind myself of my contract — who I really am — by mentally repeating it to myself. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Nine practical tips to letting go in a chaotic world appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Recently I’ve received invitations to attend webinars and download industry research reports and articles all aimed to help conference and show organizers grow sponsorship revenue. Most organizers can effectively sell these by offering them as a check-the-box, upsell opportunity during booth contracting.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 6, 2024

Related Article: Force Majeure Clauses: Out of Sync with Natural Disasters? Potential Contract Complications Savannah received more than eight inches of rain and a four-foot storm surge on Monday, August 5, causing widespread flooding and leading the mayor to designate Enmarket Arena as an emergency shelter for residents.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

So, when it’s time to minimize your taxes, modernize the bathroom, diagnose that stabbing stomach pain, draft a complex contract, or organize multiple regional conferences — in short, get help with something you can’t do yourself — how do you choose great help? Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 28, 2020

Editor’s note : The lawyers quoted in this article are not providing legal advice. Much like force majeure , these common law principles can render a contract null and void when something happens that is outside of either party’s control. Contract doesn’t provide what will happen as a result of the occurrence of the event.

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Gallus Events

JULY 10, 2017

We were stirred into action by a front page article and investigation by a Scottish newspaper, which stated that “one person dies on the streets every week in Glasgow” Yes, that’s Glasgow, in Scotland, one of the richest countries in the world. In November, we will run a “Homeless Hackathon” in Glasgow.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 29, 2016

So, if you’re wondering how to contract wisely for A/V services, whether those line items for a cyc & fresnels are legitimate, why you need a 24-channel mixer, what kinds of insurance you need, or have any A/V production related questions, this is your chance to get great advice about event production from knowledgeable professionals.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

In his article for Smashing magazine , the founder of HybridConf, Zach Inglis, states that the aim of every conference organiser should be to create experiences that reenergize people and fill them with new zeal for their work. Make your final selection, confirm the final details with a host, and sign a contract.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 20, 2022

According to this article from CBS News , “it was a tsunami that engulfed the hotel and neighboring restaurants,” said Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey, noting that it was sheer luck that the aquarium failure occurred at 5:45 a.m. and nobody was killed.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 12, 2017

Read the full article at Conferences That Work. I love my meeting design clients, but there is one mistake I see them making over and over again. Clients invariably ask me to help design their meeting after they’ve chosen a venue! Here’s why they do it, and why it’s a mistake. Please help me (and hopefully yourself)!

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

We now proactively look at service-related clauses to include in our contracts. She says that planners simply have to drill down more during the contracting process. Ask about staffing in each area and then include service clauses in the contract. But now we have to make sure the amenities we need are available.”. Grimes, Esq.,

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Expo Pass

JUNE 13, 2023

A quick way to gain more favorable terms is to offer a long-term contract. This is what it all leads to—the contract. Think of your contract as the seatbelt for your new relationship; if things crash, you’ll be protected. First and foremost, a contract holds each party accountable for what they’ve promised to do.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We may eventually tame the pandemic by developing effective and inexpensive antivirals and making them widely available to those contracting COVID-19. ” Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The meeting industry new normal – Part 3 appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

Contracts 52

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