Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? You have been tasked with producing a new event—or breathing new life into one that has been on rinse and repeat too long. What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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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 does a corporate planner do? What Is Corporate Event Planning? What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2020

Whether you have been tasked with planning the office Christmas party or finding a great band to help that will let employees let their hair down after a long conference, booking entertainment for a corporate event is not an easy thing to do. With this in mind, you’ll never go wrong with booking a Christmas band.

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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.) But what about good, old-fashioned books?

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Eventinterface

MAY 4, 2017

Even when everything is going smoothly, planning a conference or event can be stressful. And that stress only gets worse when you factor in the process of booking entertainment for your event. And unless you have unlimited funds to spend on your event, you cannot afford to base your process on incorrect information.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Lombardy region anchored by the capital Milan and nearby Lake Como afford easy access to an urban-resort pairing event grounded in centuries of history and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No.

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GEVME

MAY 14, 2018

While the process of managing local corporate events gives you the chance to benefit from existing vendor connections or colleagues’ experiences, this one is totally different. Even with great negotiation skills, no communication barriers, and many years of experience, running an event in a new place is tough.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Learn how robots, drones and Elvis can help you deliver an experience that your attendees will never forget in this list of 20+ creative corporate event ideas. The entertainment you decide to showcase at corporate events can make or break your the experience of your attendees. Stick to your event goals.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 16, 2018

Planning a corporate event comes with unique challenges. Such events require individuals with a practically high level of organizational skills. Event planners are faced with challenges such as low budget , delay in order delivery, inadequate planning time, and event technology among others. Managing the Budget.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

The right event speaker can also act as a powerful part of your event marketing strategy. Learn how you can leverage speakers to advocate for your event. Guest speakers for corporate events Leadership experts. Different events will call for unique types of speakers! Explore competitive events.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Hire Space is an event technology and services company which operates hirespace.com , a marketplace of over 100,000 venues globally. Venues will also feature in one of two panel-sessions across the two dates, one aimed at corporates and the other at agencies. It promises to be a highly informative and inspiring couple of days.”.

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EventSource

APRIL 13, 2021

2020 was basically sold out for weddings on the weekends and corporate events were filling up the weekdays. The first half of the year was pretty much booked up and we were in a position of having to say no to new inquiries. The future of weddings and events is VERY bright. Next year will be like 3 years in one.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

So whether you’re planning corporate events, conferences, fundraisers, or beyond, you’ll find practical takeaways to level up your program. Read on for 7 stress-free ways to scale up your events, step by step. 7 Ways to Scale Your Events Without Stress Scaling your events program doesn’t have to be painful.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Whether you’re new to corporate event planning or a seasoned veteran, you can improve your results at your next corporate event by perusing and integrating these proven strategies for success. Such is the case with corporate events. What is Corporate Event Planning?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

What are event vendors? Event vendors are businesses or individuals that provide goods or services for events. They may specialize in a specific type of event, such as weddings or corporate events, or offer extensive services for large-scale, private, and VIP events. Food & and beverage suppliers.

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 28, 2025

For example, they know how to secure permits for certain venues, negotiate with vendors for better deals, and ensure that all logistical details are accounted for. With their support, every aspect of your event is meticulously planned, giving you the confidence that everything will run smoothly.

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Conference Care

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Now 40 years on, I find myself having the same reaction when being told that I really must adopt an instant booking tool for small meetings. . In one search, an instant book room hire rate of £1,000 was offered at £300 on RFP. If you’re booking several hundred small meetings in a year, this cost could easily run into the £100,000’s. .

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 9, 2017

All corporate event planners wear a number of hats when it comes to planning. I have been so very fortunate to work on events that have included some big name entertainment acts over the years. Corporate Event Contracts. I could actually write a book about some of the adventures I’ve had working with entertainment.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

For each budget line item, you should account for the following: Estimated amount (how much you want to spend) Negotiated amount (the agreed upon price with your supplier) Actual amount (invoiced amount) Amount paid to date Amount still owed Payment due dates w/ amounts due. Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

We would like to ask a similar question in the context of internal corporate event evaluation. Do you guess or know that your event was valuable for employees and the whole company? Why are corporate events organized? What are event goals ? Internal events are becoming more and more popular.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event?

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Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2019

Built on the trust of the Event Industry Professional Integrity Certification (EIPIC®) created by Event Integrity and their proprietary vetting process, the marketplace will help Event Hosts shop and book with verified Venues & Vendors for their events.

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Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 2, 2016

Doing all of this is much easier with the right catering software , especially if you are catering to the corporate world. In order to maintain your business while feeding these white collar eaters, here are five great catering software options for corporate events. Foodstorm Corporate Catering. Better Cater.

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Event Industry News

JULY 11, 2019

We can take the bother of the event off your shoulders! Jigsaw Conferences, an event planning and organising company with years of experience, offers free venue finder service and helps in booking venues for events in the UK and other countries. We can book rooms for all or some of the delegates.

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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A great keynote doesn’t just impart information, but is inspirational, tone-setting, and reflects the theme of the event. Their topics often revolve around leadership, negotiation skills, or (not surprisingly) how to be a more effective communicator. But again, there are keynote speakers who also do training.

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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A great keynote doesn’t just impart information, but is motivational, tone-setting, and reflects the theme of the event. Their topics often revolve around leadership, negotiation skills, or (not surprisingly) how to be a more effective communicator. Why Select a Keynote Speaker from Best Corporate Events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Return of Large-Scale In-Person Events. Let’s start with the more uplifting reason why you should increase your event budget in 2023. We’re predicting that in 2023, we’ll see more corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions than in the last three years. . Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels.

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Eventscase Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Organising events is a profession that requires both creativity and detailed planning. Whether it’s a corporate event, a wedding, or a music festival, the role of an event organiser is fundamental to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

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EveryEventGuide

JANUARY 31, 2018

Planning a corporate event involves a lot of waiting around for responses and confirmation from others. Lists are the best things in the world for planning a corporate event. Not only do they help you break down the process of corporate party planning into manageable tasks. Start as soon as possible. Make lists.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

With the shakeups in event housing recently you may be scrambling to figuring out how to keep event housing profitable. Would you like to know how to leverage your locations and negotiate terms? When you negotiate with hotels you have more leverage if your location isn't locked down yet. You are in the right place.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2021

With over 15 years of industry experience, Mwai is the proud owner of Love, From Mwai and one of QC Event School’s leading tutors. In addition to the countless awards Mwai has received over the years, she’s also written and published her own book about wedding planning. . Are you interested in corporate event planning ?

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Event Industry News

JULY 12, 2019

Jigsaw Conferences, an event planning and organising company with years of experience, offers free venue finder service and helps in booking venues for events in the UK and other countries. We are a free hire space service and collect our charges from the owners of the conference venue or hotel that we book for you.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. Event Booking. ClearEvent.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2018

Plus, of course, it won’t impact your event planning budget. You only need to worry about sourcing the right venue for your corporate event if you make a separate booking for your chosen activity and the venue for it to take place. However, you need to know where to go, what to look for and how to negotiate.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 3, 2017

Maureen Sojka, CMA Association Management’s Event Manager, is an experienced conference and event planner who has organized a multitude of meetings, from large-scale multinational events to local association conferences. What is the best industry book that has helped you as a planner?

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