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.) Confessions of an Event Planner: by Judy Allen.

Event Planning 107

Event Planning Fashion Negotiating Meeting Design 107

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Event planning is full of surprises, which is why it pays to be ten steps ahead. Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. Download now. Before you start planning.

Event Planning 96

Event Planning 2023 Sponsorships Insurance 96

Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Airtable is an excellent resource for event managers who need to track attendees, press releases, or marketing materials. The app even includes an Event Planning template that allows you to build the schedule and keep track of staff, sponsors, and budget, as shown below. There are also Kanban and calendar view options.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Contracts Speakers Events 88

Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

Your venue and vendor contracts should include an indemnification clause that requires them to abide by the code of conduct and any local or state rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to COVID. Get a head start by downloading this sample code of conduct template and learning about Event Farm’s event safety software.

Insurance 286

Insurance Healthcare Government Venues 286

Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

It surprised many people when Forbes Magazine listed event planning as the fifth most stressful job. So why does Forbes list event planning so high? Event planners have to work for months to get everything in place for an event that will at most occur over only a few days.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Airlines Contracts 78

Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

It’s only when the multitude of elements are planned and executed properly that the event goes off without a hitch. The guests see the perfectly executed event unfolding as planned. What they don’t see is all of the behind the scenes planning that was involved. And that’s where an event planning template helps.

Event Planning 75

Event Planning Contracts Venues Events 75

Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

We’ll also dive into how event management tools make your life easier through automation, cloning, and cross-team collaboration. Read on to learn how to scale your corporate events program successfully! Multi-Event Planning and Organization Thorough planning and organization are crucial when running multiple events at once.

Management 195

Management Event Management Contracts Corporate Events 195

TicketBud

JUNE 2, 2015

To help you focus on what is essential to the success of your event, we've listed 26 of the best event planning apps to increase your productivity. These apps cover a wide range of needs so hopefully you'll find a couple that you can add to your event planning toolbox. Event Wallet. What is it? What is it?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Sponsorships 78

Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Event tracking software can simplify data collection and provide actionable insights for future events. Download the Ultimate Event Planning Checklist Download Eventtia’s free Event Planning Checklist to cover every detail effortlessly. Read 5 Ways To Use ChatGPT At Your Events.

Event Marketing 62

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Fashion 62

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We also provide at-a-glance dashboards and reports so that you can always have a 30,000 foot view of everything going on with your leads and event bookings, from unsigned contracts and overdue tasks to new incoming leads and recent payments. Easy-to-build proposals, contracts and BEOs … with electronic signatures.

Food and Beverage 148

Food and Beverage Venues Management 2021 148

Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule.

Hotels 148

Hotels Event Management Management Contracts 148

Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

Everything you need to know about starting an event planning business, and the theme of this lesson is to really get down to business. Let’s talk about four segments to focus on: First, your roadmap for starting a successful event planning business. The Roadmap: Starting Your Event Planning Business from the Ground Up .

Event Planning 69

Event Planning Insurance Contracts Events 69

Guidebook

JUNE 26, 2018

Don’t sign a contract with a venue until you’ve searched every closet for a skeleton! Download our free event venue question checklist , which outlines the primary topics you should cover to protect yourself and head off any surprises at the pass. Ask the venue.

Venues 100

Venues Insurance Contracts Events 100

Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

If you build out a tiered sponsorship level package, you give them the opportunity to invest more in your event—and get even more out of it. Lighten your team’s workload There are two ways sponsor levels help you ease the stress of event planning. Download the free Sponsorship Strategy Guide to learn how !

Sponsorships 195

Sponsorships 2023 Social Media Contracts 195

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Rounding out Planning Pod’s features are tools for online collaboration and tracking on-site guest check-in plus (if needed) event CRM management , proposals, electronic contracts, invoicing, online payments, banquet event orders , menus and integrations with hundreds of other applications. 3D Event Designer.

Event Design 141

Event Design Food and Beverage Events Management 141

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Build colorful, detailed event proposals with unlimited line items, categories, image galleries and pricing details as well as detailed banquet event orders that pull related data from other areas of the application. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

Venues 148

Venues Management Contracts Food and Beverage 148

The Planner's Lounge

JULY 7, 2021

If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Ohio wedding and event planner Emily Berg today! Years Working in the Event Industry: 3. Aside from wedding and event planning, how do you spend your time?

Contracts 82

Contracts Social Media Entertainment Financial 82

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The space had been contracted, but the venue had failed to inform the city and so, no parking. The decor was equally over the top, and there was an action station that flambeed pasta with vodka sauce—which set off an alarm that was not supposed to be operational, according to the contract. Unfortunately, that was not to be.

Meetings 131

Meetings Contracts Speakers Venues 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

Summary: Learn what goes into a banquet event order and how they are used. Understand why BEOs are vital to the success of most events and download a free BEO template. There are hundreds and hundreds of details involved in proper event management and planning. Terms and Conditions. Signature Lines.

Food and Beverage 109

Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Transportation 109

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

At the end of the day, it’s the stats that bring us all together, open up new conversations, and spur collaboration, that have the biggest and most holistic impact on our events. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. Explore simple event planning statistics you need to know.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Integra is an adaptable solution for festivals, events, meetings, conference, exhibitions and competitions, for single, multiple, recurring or a series of events, anywhere in the world. Integra enables you to register everyone involved in your event. Data is secure, backed up and GDPR compliant for all users.

Event Management 72

Event Management Management Contracts Sports 72

Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Some of these event AV mistakes will cause a minor annoyance, others can completely ruin your event, check out the list below to make sure you avoid these pitfalls at your next event. Planning an event? Watch our free webinar How To Avoid An Event AV Disaster. #15. Download the top 20 AV mistakes below! .

Negotiating 118

Negotiating Venues Speakers Contracts 118

GEVME

MARCH 9, 2022

That is why it’s important for your event speakers to be committed to promoting your event. To make this happen, event planners can include a clause about the need to promote the event in the speaker contract itself – as this will keep speakers more accountable about their participation and contribution towards the event promotion.

Speakers 156

Speakers Advertising Social Media Marketing 156

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It.

Event Planning 48

Event Planning Social Media Contracts Negotiating 48

Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

Creating an event budget can be overwhelming! With a laundry list of expenses, it can be tempting to skip the planning and jump right into signing contracts with your vendors. Create a high-level plan Your high-level event plan should outline your event goals and basic logistics.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Sponsorships Contracts Event Apps 78

TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s not necessary to reimagine and reorganize an entire event to have a positive impact. Below, we offer nine ways event organizers can incorporate more sustainable practices into event planning, while motivating partners and attendees to pass it on. Start with registration.

Sustainability 118

Sustainability Transportation Travel Education 118

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As an event planner, you know virtual and in-person events require a completely different setup. But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. And how can you get more mileage out of this in-person event?

Sponsorships 132

Sponsorships Event Apps Events Advertising 132

EventPlanning

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

With a barrage of event planning software tools available online, and the busy lives of event planners, I strategically selected programs that were easy to use, and reasonable in cost for this article. Dubsado event offers a time tracker for hourly billing. Need help with organizing all that paper work?

Event Planning Tools 77

Event Planning Tools Event Planning Events Management 77

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. What are the benefits of event management software?

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

You can often get a good discount on your quote by offering to pay much sooner, for example, 100% of the contract upfront. AV companies can be willing to discount their quote if it means they can boost their cash flow with upfront payments, to offset some of their contracts that pay on those longer terms. But, it doesn’t hurt to ask.

Negotiating 209

Negotiating Contracts Transportation Events 209

Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Old school methods of spreadsheets, handwritten food orders, and event contracts that are usually filed and stored in a dusty file cabinet can only lead to more miscommunications. Providing clients with 24/7 access to pertinent event planning information can help reduce phone calls, worries, and miscommunications.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Management Venues 78

Bizzabo

JUNE 4, 2018

In an effort to minimize overhead and make more data-driven decisions, #eventprofs are actively looking for all-in-one event management platforms that are designed to make event planning faster and easier. In the old days, a typical event planner could employ more than seven different tools to run a single event.

Event Management 93

Event Management Management Event Apps Events 93

Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

Creating an event budget can be overwhelming! With a laundry list of expenses, it can be tempting to skip the planning and jump right into signing contracts with your vendors. Create a high-level plan Your high-level event plan should outline your event goals and basic logistics.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Sponsorships Event Apps 78

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You can negotiate these contracts. And you’ve done some great PDF downloads and things like that, white paper stuff. But it’s in the contract is exclusive provider and that was non-negotiable. Bring in your AV folks to take a look at the contracts. Look at your contract specifically.

Event Tech 99

Event Tech Tech Negotiating Contracts 99

Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Proposals & Contracts. In fact, the first version of our product created in 2007 was wedding planning software for couples and planners. We wrote the book on timelines, to-do’s/tasks, budgets and more essential event planning tools. Event Floor Plans. Email Integration. Centralized Email Inbox.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Management 78

The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 6, 2023

If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. Ivory Roses To make our admin tasks as easy and painless as possible for our couples, I love to use Calendly for all of my meeting scheduling and eSignatures for signing contracts.

Contracts 64

Contracts Hotels Social Media Events 64

Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Use Planning Pod to streamline your catering business From finalizing the catering menu to invoicing, event planning can be overwhelming for catering businesses—but that’s where Planning Pod can change the game. After they’ve signed, you can download PDFs with their IP address as an identifier.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Management Event Planning 78