SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. Your LinkedIn photo should be clear and recent.

Meetings 74

Meetings Food and Beverage 2017 Trade Shows 74

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. The catering company you hired double booked themselves and can only supply a portion of your food and beverage orders. If you’re planning something relatively smaller, like a corporate meeting, you might not need six months.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Speakers 138

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Staff member places temporary “hold” on event date, awaiting prospect’s signature on proposal/contract. Prospect signs proposal/contract and provides deposit/down-payment to hold the event booking date. Note that this is not a booking but simply a hold that designates that a prospect is seriously considering the date.)

Management 78

Management Contracts Food and Beverage Venues 78

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A Conference Planning Guide Keeps the Planner Focused If you’re a planner with the task with putting together a large corporate meeting, chances are there will be many elements to the conference. Well the simple answer depends on what your needs are. Look for Substance in a Conference Planning Guide.

Conference Planning 40

Conference Planning Conference Food and Beverage Contracts 40

Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Many public golf courses and private golf clubs offer special event party packages for intimate gatherings, like anniversaries, corporate meetings, networking events, and birthday parties. Ask for an example contract for review ahead of signing. You can host them for kids, adults, or all ages.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues Sports 78

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Spending less — Despite the continued improved economy, most meeting organizers are still being asked to cut back on meeting expenses, and the majority (63 percent) have been asked to focus on reducing F&B expenses, followed by AV costs (54 percent). ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONALS.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

Unique Venues

AUGUST 5, 2024

For a corporate meeting or lecture, utilize the Lecture Theatre, The Science Research Building, or the Humanities or Bladen Wing’s meeting rooms and classrooms. Work with the Campus Catering Team to Craft Your Menu Food and beverage can make or break an event, so it’s important to get it just right.

Food and Beverage 36

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Corporate Meetings 36

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 On the meetings side, how do you make sure that you’re not spending all your time educating your procurement partners on our industry instead of getting work done?” We had that dialogue, and it happened that night.

Negotiating 66

Negotiating Contracts Fashion Food and Beverage 66

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Likewise, venues that offer food and beverage, AV, and production as part of the events package will often agree on discounts on total event spend, taking all elements into account. Signing off on guarantees for food and beverage is plain sailing for some but for others, it’s the rock upon which they perish. Happy days.

Venues 40

Venues Negotiating 2023 Food and Beverage 40

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In the end, you will know how to properly evaluate all of your meetings to ensure that you are making the most cost-effective choices that will lead to better meeting results overall. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either. Speaking of which.

Management 40

Management 2023 Meetings Negotiating 40

Guidebook

MARCH 7, 2025

Planning an event whether its a large-scale conference, trade show or a corporate meeting requires diligence and organization. Remember to factor in additional costs like food & beverage minimums, AV (audiovisual), and parking. Sign a contract with your selected venue and negotiate terms early.

Social Media 78

Social Media Speakers Sponsorships Contracts 78