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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Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) Confessions of an Event Planner: by Judy Allen.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? Typically, the business side of hybrid events is open to the public.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

There’s no room for that in event planning. The cornerstone of a successful event is a dream event planning team where everyone has a role to play and eagerly contributes to the success of the event. It’s impossible to put together an event on your own. Designing the event logo and swag.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Throughout your planning process, get in the habit of conducting risk assessments, preparing contingency plans and sharing them with your team to make any pivots you need to make that much more seamless. Contract Like a Pro Clear and comprehensive contracts help everyone involved. You can subscribe to the magazine here.

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QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

So, you’re thinking of a career as an event planner. Now the question is: should you start an event planning business? More to the point – is event planning the right career for you in the first place? Is Event Planning Hard? What Does an Event Planner Do? That’s great!

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QC Event School

MAY 21, 2022

How much does it cost to start an event planning business? Starting your own event planning business can be an extremely lucrative and fulfilling endeavor – but it doesn’t come cheap. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly how much money you need to save up and invest in your new venture!

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Starting a new business in event planning can be a very profitable venture. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to start an event planning business from scratch in 6 easy steps! So, if you’re ready to start planning some amazing events, keep reading! Telephone line and headset. Business cards.

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EventPlanning

JULY 15, 2020

Creating event contracts can be intimidating. But what if you are a new event planner, and don’t have the funds to pay a legal professional? Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. The story of a shifty bride.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

The backbone of every successful event is a team of people who work tirelessly, often after hours and behind the scenes, to make it happen. Below are five common event-planning mistakes that I have seen during my career — and a few tips on how to avoid them so that all does go well. Not Planning Early Enough.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Alana Klein Owner & Lead Planner Swoon Events Vendors Featured in this Article. Love by Lynzie Event. Event Planner. Event Planner. Event Planner. Shealyn Angus Principal Planner Shealyn Angus Weddings & Events. Fidan Ismayilova Founder Designed Dream Wedding & Event Planning.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Conference organizers can select the right conference type by choosing an event format, a specific content type, or a combination of the two. Event planning is never easy. But if you’ve been in the event management space for a while, you know that planning a successful conference takes work. Absolutely!

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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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!

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

The unique story of any conference should begin with the goal and then a detailed plan on how to reach this goal. 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.

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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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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 1, 2016

Whether you’re starting an event planning business or plan to be an independent planner, knowing how to charge for your event planning services is going to make (or break) your success. ” Charging For Your Event Planning Services. ” Charging For Your Event Planning Services.

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EventPlanning

JULY 30, 2015

So as an event planner, it is more important than ever to know how to write an event planning proposal in order to get the attention of all clients looking for qualified and professional event planners. Starting Your Event Proposal. This articles outlines guidelines when writing an even planning proposal.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Your party planning checklist Whether it’s for a graduation or sales goal celebration, parties require the same event planning skills required to host any other type of group gathering. Depending on the size or complexity of your party, you may want to brush up on best practices or party planning articles to prepare yourself.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

They’ve found a way to market themselves and their event planning business so it aligns with their ideal clients and events. . What if there’s a way to get your event planning resume set up so you crack the code and get the events you want? . Event Planning Resume .

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

The same can be said for event planning. If you try to create an event that makes all audiences happy by including every idea and activity under the sun, then it doesn’t have any clarity and won’t resonate with anyone. Step 4 – Assemble a crack team of event professionals.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In this article, we will cover the strengths and capabilities of our platform Planning Pod to show you what you can expect in a full-featured venue event management solution. Auto-setup features and snap-to guides to lay out table and chair grids instantly.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

No matter how you slice it, managing multiple events requires planning superpowers. But being an event planning rockstar doesn’t mean your job is easy. In this article, we’ll walk you through 8 tried-and-true strategies to make multi-event management much easier on you and your team members.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 13, 2016

This week I’m flying home for a family reunion and the Event Planning Blueprint team is taking time off to enjoy the summer, catch up on rest and plan the launch of our program How To Be An Event Planner. For the next five weeks we’re going to revisit our most popular event planning blog posts and videos.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

[link] Making an event planning checklist is hard. Like, really hard.You don't know where to start, and you'd think the smallest events would be easier to manage, and for the most part, it's true, but then again every attendee counts, and engagement will need to be more personalized. Draft Event Schedule ? Promotion ?

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

However, the cost for holding events is a huge concern. Businesses in a 2019 survey cited increasing costs and lower budgets as the top two challenges they face as they plan events. This sometimes results in a more expensive event contract than if you were to start with one of the pre-designed packages.

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EventPlanning

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Are you exploring ways to grow your event planning business but don’t yet have funds to pay for advertising? This article is for you. When most event planners think of marketing their event business , they think of expensive advertising they can’t afford. A – Approach and Ask.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This article helps you discover the best Tripleseat competitors and alternatives within the event industry. In 2024, the demand for robust and feature-rich event management platforms continues to grow. Online Event Booking: Facilitates seamless online reservations and event inquiries through customizable booking forms.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re lucky your office will have a committee where the various tasks involved with planning the event can be assigned. If you’re one of the unfortunate ones, the planning my fall entirely on your plate. If you’re lucky. Well, fear not, help is here! What Does a Great Destination Management Company Look Like?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

How can you, as a planner, structure contracts to be flexible? What can you do at the contract level to make sure that last-minute changes don’t have a negative impact on your event or your budget? Look into the history of pre/post stays with your attendees and contract accordingly. Start Sooner. Avoid the Elaborate.

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QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

Do you have a passion for planning events? If so, this article is for you! In it, we will provide an ultimate guide on how to become a corporate event planner. We’ll delve into this more a little later on in this article, and tell you all about QC’s self-paced, online Corporate Event Planning Course!

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Although free and low-cost solutions can be a great short-term fix to get a new wedding venue or meeting space up and running, these inexpensive solutions eventually end up costing an event venue vastly more than what you save using them. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discuss when they might be able to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts for 2021 meetings. We have a 2021 contract in late April in Chicago for which we updated the force majeure clause to include COVID-19 as a specific situation that would allow us to cancel.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. Phase 3: Actualize your budget.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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