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Mastering the art of vendor and supplier negotiation.

Expo Pass

I hope you’re all caught up on Succession because it’s time to talk negotiations. It all starts with negotiations. Successful negotiations begin with research. Simplify your negotiations by establishing a single line of contact. You don’t need to be overly aggressive and impersonal in your negotiations.

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Strategy is the bedrock of large event planning

Prestige Events Magazine

The approach to take here is a methodical one as you need to negotiate with vendors, prioritise high-impact elements and establish robust contingency buffers. Finding a place where your desired tech features are part of a standard package will help you deliver outstanding experiences without breaking the bank on extras.

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Wedding items you should splurge on!

EventSource

It needs to not only represent the theme of your wedding in the best possible way, but it should also cross off all of your non-negotiables from catering capacity to parking. By spending more on the right venue, you can potentially reduce the need for expensive modifications and create a beautiful space without breaking the bank.

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5 Tips for Flexible Event Budgeting, No Matter the Format or Economic State

Smart Meetings

First, you negotiated your way out of every contract with minimal exit fees, then for a split second you converted everything to hybrid (with no additional budget), and then transitioned from hybrid to virtual, where we thankfully stayed for a red-hot minute. Read More : How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation.

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15+ Event Ideas to Help You Wow Attendees on a Budget

Social Tables

Luckily, as important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. As important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. Negotiate with vendors. If you have an annual event, try to negotiate a multi-year contract where you get a discount if you commit to exclusively using their business. Click To Tweet.

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5 Tips for Negotiating Your Best Salary

SmartMeetings

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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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

Smart Meetings

Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already. Pick your battles. What does your group actually need? Pin a dollar amount to that need, then talk to the hotel about your budget and see what they can offer.

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