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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Event Planning Fashion Negotiating Meeting Design 107

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.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Conference Negotiating Contracts 100

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.

Travel 232

Travel Insurance Entertainment Negotiating 232

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.

Entertainment 85

Entertainment Corporate Events Events Social Media 85

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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Corporate Events Event Planning Management Negotiating 78

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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

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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Education Negotiating Contracts Financial 98

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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Venues Negotiating Hotels Conference 60

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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Speakers Entertainment Corporate Events Negotiating 78

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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Speakers Entertainment Corporate Events Negotiating 78

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.

Negotiating 98

Negotiating Contracts Transportation Financial 98

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.

Corporate Events 40

Corporate Events Entertainment Transportation Venues 40

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.

Negotiating 69

Negotiating Hotels Consulting Conference 69

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meeting planners are responsible for the success of corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. Reliable internet, A/V capabilities, and streaming options are non-negotiable. But with evolving industry trends, tighter budgets, and higher expectations, planners face more challenges than ever.

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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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Conference Negotiating Hotels Venues 53

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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Venues Negotiating Transportation Consulting 65

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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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

At 7 units long, you’ll learn about all the components necessary to plan a successful event from start to finish. Client care, vendor negotiation, and budgeting are just a few of the many skills you’ll acquire. QC’s Corporate Event Planning Course. QC’s Floral Design Course.

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Travel Tourism Education Event Planning 105

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Respondents to the AMEX Meetings & Events Forecast predict that rise will equal about 2.41% in North America, while CWT expects an even higher hike of 3.7%. Planners should adjust budgets to anticipate higher rates and book event space as early as possible. If there’s a mantra for this year, it might just be “book now!”

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

They also received four Esprit Awards and several WESTIE Awards by the International Special Events Society, now the International Live Events Association; a Silver Tier Award for Innovation by Corporate EVENT Magazine, and the PRISM Award by the Public Relations Society of America, Los Angeles Chapter. In closing.

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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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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Look for transparent pricing, and don’t rely on a simplified booking fee as the only expense you’ll have. List out everything you want for your event, narrow down those things that aren’t optional, and ask that the venue be clear about what the final bill will look like. Will your guests want meals?

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