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Hourly consultation packages. You will coordinate every element of the event from vendors to venues and sponsorships to guests. Sponsorship . You can still negotiate the contract but the client should be responsible for all payments. . A one-hour initial consultation. Hourly Consultations. Partial Planning.
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If you are considering changing the pharmaceutical meeting planning company you work with, it is vital to consult your organization’s internal policies, recommendations, and lists of approved partners before consulting this list. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.
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Not only can it help you learn the lingo to help you sell your services, but it can give you insight into how the pros handle things, like negotiations to help save their clients money. You don’t have to think of it as a formal, tough, adversarial negotiation,” she said. Catering consultation. Creative & event consultancy.
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As well as the site, the organisation’s offline portfolio boasts additional speakers, so it may be worth a one-on-one consultation if you don’t find a fit straight away. A-Speakers also employs a team of specialist consultants to make sure the speakers available for your conference are the best fit possible.
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Revenue Streams : Will you sell tickets, offer sponsorships or VIP packages? Seal the Deal: Negotiate win-win terms, whether its speaking fees, event exposure, or co-promotion opportunities. Book a free consultation and well help you simplify your planning, save time and deliver an event that will be remembered. Hybrid event?
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