SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This article will provide you with seven tips that meeting and event professionals need to create a memorable experience without breaking the bank as they plan upcoming business events. When you contact a venue to begin a discussion about booking, have more than one date in mind. Review the Contract. Be Flexible with the Date.

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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. Larger budgets go to high-priority events. Build approval protocols for expenses over a set threshold, especially for discretionary spending categories.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

Do not procrastinate as venues are booked well in advance. So, securing your venue should be at the very top of your to-do list. Make sure you have the signed, returned contracts to ensure they are secured. Make another final checklist ahead of the big day and double- and triple-check it prior to leaving for the venue.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Imagine a world where you can stay under budget while producing an event that looks as if it broke the bank. When searching for a venue, securing a property with in-house catering gives planners some elbow room—financially and in menu customization. Savvy Contract Negotiations. How to spend less without sacrificing quality.

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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. Regional travel that supports local venues could be more popular than ever. How can we turn worries about the venue into a positive message? Damion Breust. Spread room bookings throughout the hotel.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2023

There are many variables to consider when selecting a venue for your upcoming conference. From picking a host city to setting a budget and understanding the parking situation, here’s an essential venue-shopping checklist we’ve compiled to better detail the process. Lastly, make sure your dream venue actually meets your budget.

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Clearwater Events

JANUARY 18, 2018

Venue and hotel commission is a frustrating topic and one that many agencies struggle with. Commission often forms an important revenue stream for an agency especially with venue find only projects. A hotel or venue will quite rightly chase for payment of their invoices in a timely manner.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This includes obtaining permits and registering a company name, as well as obtaining insurance and setting up a business bank account.” You can either apply for a traditional bank loan, seek out investors, or even consider crowd funding options such as Kickstarter or GoFundMe. Renting decorations directly from the selected venue.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Venue + Room & Space Management. Proposals & Contracts. We built Planning Pod for busy event professionals and business owners who run event- and hospitality-related businesses of all sizes, including: Event planners Wedding planners Event management firms Event venues and spaces Small hotels, B&Bs and restaurants.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Venue Selection. These loans don’t have to come from bank lenders either. Just like you would do if pitching your business to a bank, have your business plan ready and make sure you are brushed up on the important details. Is Event Planning Right for You? International Institute of Event Management (IIEM). Aesthetics.

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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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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This means that planners need to ask searching questions of venues that go beyond relying on the information that is shown on the venue website or in the brochure. It’s also imperative that planners ask the right questions of venues. you need to know whether it is at the venue or a 10 minute walk away. This is crucial.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Or worse, your venue suddenly becomes unavailable. Venue Setup and Final Checks : Turn your venue into the event space by focusing on decor, signage, technology, and overall logistics leave no room for last-minute panic. Step 3: Choose the Perfect Venue The venue can make or break your event. Whats your game plan?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

This means that your personal assets (house, car, bank accounts, etc.) Take the time to build a network of reliable caterers, venues, florists, photographers, and other wedding professionals with whom you can collaborate. And always review and update contracts regularly to reflect current industry standards and legal requirements.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, the sustainable venue boasts 22 unique and versatile spaces for up to 320, including 11 purpose-built meeting rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology. In the UK, contracts include London Olympic Stadium and the Commonwealth Games. Click here to read more.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Location: Brighton – Moulsecoomb Salary: £24,285 to £27,131 per annum Contract Length: 12 months Fixed Term End Date: 02/01/2024 Closing Date: Friday 09 December 2022 Reference: CC5014-22-482. Working with the Event Managers, you will assist in the organisation of a range of student, academic, research and corporate events.

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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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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

This means that planners need to ask searching questions of venues that go beyond relying on the information that is shown on the venue website or in the brochure. It’s also imperative that planners ask the right questions of venues. you need to know whether it is at the venue or a 10 minute walk away. This is crucial.

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The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. Before having my new company, I already had a one-year contract signed for our first project for a hotel company. I was lucky at that moment because I had very good clients—everyone paid the maximum and respected the contract.

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Bizzabo

MAY 17, 2019

The 30 venues listed here are the best the city has to offer — no matter what kind of get-together you plan to throw. If you're looking to plan an event in Las Vegas, you're probably wondering what venue to host it in. The following 30 venues are the best the city has to offer. Interested in hosting a Las Vegas area event?

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Want to test out event diagramming for free?

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Social Tables

MAY 18, 2023

To keep up with venue needs and enhance the planner experience, we’ve been working on exciting enhancements to our suite of event diagramming tools. We built Cvent Event Diagramming with one ultimate goal: to help simplify the event diagramming process—often the event diagramming headache—for venues and planners alike. Let’s find out!

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SmartMeetings

MAY 18, 2018

Booking popular musical acts for business events doesn’t have to break the bank. If a performer is already nearby and can slip into your venue to do a 30-minute daytime performance with no paparazzi or fans knowing about it, they’re often willing to do that.”. Event planners are always looking to make a lasting impression.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Inquire about general availability, willingness to travel, and preferred type of event venue. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Will you track reunion payments and funds in a reunion-only bank account? Do you need to find a low-cost event venue so you can spend more on refreshments and entertainment?

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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? Do you provide venue research or will you have your own venue?

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SmartMeetings

MAY 18, 2018

Booking popular musical acts for business events doesn’t have to break the bank. If a performer is already nearby and can slip into your venue to do a 30-minute daytime performance with no paparazzi or fans knowing about it, they’re often willing to do that.”. Event planners are always looking to make a lasting impression.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As Whether it’s venue labor, bus drivers or catering staff, shortening an event slightly can help reduce costs.”. Work with Partners—and Haggle.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

Every few years the question comes up as to whether or not [procurement] should be handling our contracts,” she said. “We If you don’t have those, when business goes up or down — which we know it does on a consistent basis — you can’t adjust, because you’re just another dollar in the bank.”.

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Skiddle

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Our Account Management team have recently reported a score of new multi-year contract renewals with prominent promoters the likes of Garage Nation, Out Of Phase events and Rotunda Comedy Club, to name a few, whilst our Business Development team have also been extremely busy as of late. All of this is now possible.

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QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

This includes everything from booking venues and vendors, to managing budgets and timelines, to dealing with last-minute crises… And everything in-between. Set up a Business Bank Account. Once you’ve taken care of the legalities, it’s time to set up a dedicated bank account for your event planning business.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2019

It wasn’t that Target themselves got hacked it was I believe in that case it was an HVAC company that they contracted with that they’ve given somebody access to something, so the hackers came in through the HVAC company. Brandt Krueger: You mentioned things like banking, and things like that. Talking about just the WiFi.

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Eventscase Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

For virtual and hybrid events, we offer the Digital Venue which is a website facility where attendees can consume digital content, participate via live interaction tools, and network with other attendees through our in-house messaging and video conferencing system.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Let’s face it—when it comes to marketing your venue, there is competition and the marketplace can be crowded. If you implemented Unique Venue’s CEO, Chuck Salem’s top tips for marketing your event venue , by now you are ahead of the game and standing out amongst the competition. Are they just beginning?

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In this case, you might want to focus your business on providing services such as event planning consultation, venue scouting, or contract negotiation. It’s also important to note that banks and other financial institutions often require a business plan from anyone looking to take out a loan for their business.

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TicketBud

MARCH 15, 2018

Banks and investment firms are also testing out blockchains so that they can securely move and analyze money, deed transfers, and other sales. Companies like Ticketmaster stand in the way of ticketing blockchains being widely adopted by artists and by venues. Ticketmaster, in particular, has contracts with major stadiums and venues.

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Skiddle

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While large-scale venues are seeing success, it’s becoming harder and harder for grassroots venues and promoters to organise shows. This has resulted in lower attendance and a 13% contraction in independent businesses. Click here to manage a pain point without having to break the bank. Best of all?

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