SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

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Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

Consider opening individual bank accounts for each event, which can help you manage costs in real time. Look for opportunities to save on bulk orders or multi-event vendor contracts. Identify opportunities to cross-train employees for different event roles, such as registration support or speaker management.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

As a speaker for Executive Speakers Bureau , I educate individuals and organizations all across the country by sharing my experiences from my FBI career. And if it was a meeting planner/company, it could be anything from invoices and contracts, to basic contact information. It depresses me that’s for sure! And I’ll tell you how!

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

Then, research entertainers and guest speakers to check their availability and once you’ve selected speakers, book them as soon as possible. Make sure you have the signed, returned contracts to ensure they are secured. So, securing your venue should be at the very top of your to-do list.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And today, the techie duo welcomes a very special guest who developed a brand management tool and mostly works with consulting firms and banks. ” “We’re primarily working with consulting firms, banks, and sales and marketing professionals,” he adds. “You don’t need an annual contract for that.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Picture this: Your keynote speaker calls to cancel five days before your event. Prepare for the unexpected: A speaker no-show? Pre-Event Preparation : Turn up marketing, confirm speakers, finalize partnerships, and tweak ticket pricing for maximum attendance. Why Do You Need an Event Planning Checklist? Whats your game plan?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

One of these calming voices has 30 years of experience planning incentive trips all over the world for the likes of Barclays Bank. Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement. Wherever you stay, Breust suggests taking a long, hard look at the contract before signing. “We

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2021

You might have booked a speaker, for instance, only for them to have a family crisis that means they’re unavailable. Plus, there’s a good chance that somebody—whether that’s you, speakers, or attendees—will have technical issues of some sort on the day. Even virtual events could be subject to disruption. Insurance Must-Haves.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Among the many missteps that Molisani shared with Convene last year, was scheduling the conference during a bank holiday. (He He thought that “bank holiday” meant only that the banks were closed, not that the whole country took a holiday.) So I signed the contract with Croke Park, yay. It was a flop.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 19, 2019

Join 45+ speakers representing some of the most exciting financial institutions in the country – ranging from large banks to small, innovative FinTechs. Based on practical "how-to" case studies, our leading line-up of visionary speakers will address the challenges and opportunities of our blockchain future. February 8, 2019.

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Plan Your Meetings

JULY 10, 2017

You’ll be hosting and running a top-notch business event in no time, all without breaking the bank! Invite/book 3 Speakers. The post How to run a top-notch business event without breaking the bank appeared first on Plan Your Meetings @ Meeting Professionals International. 6 event planning tips for businesses on a budget.

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InitLive

AUGUST 3, 2021

Let’s say this is far from your standard tutoring kids after school or organizing donated goods at a food bank. Their training is taught by English speakers and set in a scene significantly different from the one outside your window. Amy started with Artisan as a contract writer/instructional designer.

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Eventmobi

JULY 2, 2019

As a planner, you collect information about everything, from venue specifics and budgets to registrant details and vendor contracts. Navigate to your online banking site and you will the SSL certificate. Introduction. Data is an integral component of your event. usernames, passwords, credit card details, etc.).

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SmartMeetings

MAY 18, 2018

Booking popular musical acts for business events doesn’t have to break the bank. Beyond a great keynote speaker and spirited breakout sessions, the entertainment portion of an event itinerary is a memorable moment waiting to happen—especially when a big-name musical act performs a private show for attendees. It’s All in the Timing.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 18, 2018

Booking popular musical acts for business events doesn’t have to break the bank. Beyond a great keynote speaker and spirited breakout sessions, the entertainment portion of an event itinerary is a memorable moment waiting to happen—especially when a big-name musical act performs a private show for attendees. It’s All in the Timing.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Donors can purchase event tickets through credit card payments, bank-to-bank direct deposits, and e-transfers with apps like Venmo and Apple Pay. Practice running through the entire event with speakers, staff, and the nonprofit event planning team.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2023

Outline any collaborations audience members may have struck with a speaker. Please don’t sign a contract without understanding catering requirements and/or how flexible the venue will be if you want to get creative in the absence of their services. Show them how others profited from the event too.

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

While technically defined as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, a recession is more felt as the general malaise of a contracting economy: declines in business revenue and profit, decreases in spending, and pressure to cut costs and eliminate jobs. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2017

The big question you need to determine for your business plan is how many services you will provide in-house and how many you will have to contract out for from other vendors. Will you provide in-house catering services or contract out for catering?

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

A specific improvement I’ve made to my organization’s meetings program: Researched and introduced a complete technology solution to collect abstracts; managed speakers and exhibitors; displayed program online; collected, managed and displayed presentations; provided the event mobile app; and collected evaluation data.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Will you track reunion payments and funds in a reunion-only bank account? Planning Tip: Avoid hidden fees by discussing setup requirements, noise restrictions, cut-off time requirements, and other venue policies before signing a contract. Will you request donations or sell tickets? How much should tickets cost?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

An efficient system that doesn’t break the bank yet meets all your needs is the ideal. Here’s how you should proceed: Contract Negotiation Pricing Flexibility : Approach the negotiation with a clear understanding of your budget and the value the software offers.

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The MICE

MAY 2, 2022

Would we be postponing, would the contract allow that? Does your contract have flexibility? If someone is ill on the day, do you still have an option for a hybrid conference, to bring your speaker in virtually if they can’t make it?’. If, for any, reason restrictions or lockdowns came back in, what would we do?

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This could be useful for a speakers’ briefing or a VIP event the night before your conference. The Victoria and Albert is 5 minutes’ walk from Manchester’s Opera House, on the banks of the River Irwell. Before you sign the venue contract make sure you understand it completely.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This could be useful for a speakers’ briefing or a VIP event the night before your conference. The Victoria and Albert is 5 minutes’ walk from Manchester’s Opera House, on the banks of the River Irwell. Before you sign the venue contract make sure you understand it completely.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

JULY 16, 2024

This can be achieved by allowing payments through various methods, such as credit cards, invoices, or bank transfers. In-built CRM features also give you access to all of your communication history, certificates, documents and contracts in one place. Cons Some users note the speaker features could be more comprehensive.

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

This may involve coordinating speakers, creating schedules, managing logistics, and promoting the event to the target audience. Additionally, these events often feature motivational speakers, industry experts, and internal leaders who share valuable insights and knowledge.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

“As an audience, financial professionals may be cautious in their approach to business, but they still expect to be wowed at a meeting,” says Joe Panepinto, senior vice president and strategy director for Jack Morton, a brand experience agency that has clients such as Liberty Mutual, Arbella Insurance and Bank of America. Content Matters.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2019

It makes the promoter conversation a little easier when we’re talking to them about who they’re going into contract with and it helps them throw the net out wider rather than letting the production dictate who they book.”. Unsound judgement. Conclusion.

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