Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

So after a period of searching, I discovered Capterra, and subsequently, an enjoyment in writing about event management software. Not unlike starting an event planning business. Just like any other industry, prior experience is essential to starting a successful event business. Is Event Planning Right for You?

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Insurance Contracts Event Management 100

Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

This comprehensive guide on how to start an event planning business is built to help you think ahead and stay prepared so you can become profitable without panic. Planning Pod is your ultimate event management toolkit. Budgeting is crucial for financial success in the event industry.

Event Planning 89

Event Planning Insurance Financial Contracts 89

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Location: Scope out a potential location and start getting event venue estimates. Also, consider factors such as Wi-Fi, liability insurance, parking, transportation, security, and accessibility (all these details will affect your budget). ? Finalize vendor contracts. The final push before the event. VIP tickets?

Event Planning 96

Event Planning 2023 Sponsorships Insurance 96

EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Cost Capacity Location Transportation Wifi Amenities Ambiance Layout Insurance Timeframe. Your budget will be one of the biggest considerations that you will have to take into account when finding an event venue. A price range will immediately limit which venues you can use for your event. Quick Reads.

Venues 106

Venues Insurance Transportation Events 106

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

“You’d leave voicemails and hope they’d call you back, then end up with 10 phone calls between the RFP and the contract. Cindy Heston, director of travel and events for Anthem, a health-insurance plan provider and Bizly subscriber, is a fan of the interface.

Meetings 97

Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

SmartMeetings

MARCH 26, 2024

Because of that not only do our risk management plans need to be well-thought out but so do our finances to cover those risks. Many event managers will create a line item for “contingencies” as a bulk number based on a percentage of the overall budget. As we all know, events (and clients) are notorious for increasing scope.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Management Financial Insurance 98

SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. During your two- or three-night site inspection and prior to signing a contract, Wendell’s smart tip is “ negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

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Negotiating Transportation Contracts Insurance 81

Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

What are effective strategies for communicating expectations and policies to all those involved in the event – including attendees, the venue, and all supporting vendors and suppliers? And if so, what components should the contract include? What kinds of insurance may provide coverage for losses and claims related to Coronavirus?

Food and Beverage 79

Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Transportation 79

SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

The 2018 Incentive Travel Industry Index published by Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Incentive Research Foundation and Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals found that more than 80 percent of event planners are being asked to reduce costs.

Travel 119

Travel Contracts Hotels Transportation 119

SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2020

While most meetings professionals agree there’s no replacement for an in-person meeting , our current circumstances find them delving into relatively unchartered waters and finding ways to take upcoming or rescheduled meetings virtual, in part or entirely, and pursuing new virtual options for planning future meetings and events.

Meetings 93

Meetings Hospitality Education Insurance 93

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Take advantage of free event planning software that makes it easy to communicate event updates. Assign tasks and send updates to reflect changes, delegate responsibilities, or make quick changes to the event layout. Invite vendors to your online event collaboration platform to quickly send reminders or communicate updates.

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Event Planning Social Media Insurance Speakers 141

Eventsforce

MARCH 11, 2020

Within the term audience, think not only of delegates, but also of VIPs, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, contractors and other stakeholders that come into contact at the event. You can use your event management system to help identify and communicate with groups of people. CDC Issues Coronavirus Guidelines for Large Events.

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Insurance Hotels Events 2020 126

Event Industry News

JUNE 10, 2019

The AEO Award nominated event software supplier has set its sights on becoming an industry leader in not only technology but in social responsibility too. . Event management software specialists, Coconnex, has today spoken of their exciting link up with social enterprise charity, Buy One Give One (B1G1).

Contracts 60

Contracts Healthcare Insurance Education 60

Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

Event managers have contended with rapid industry changes over the last couple of years. From fending off a global pandemic to satisfying shifting attendee expectations, event organizers have been actively overcoming complex challenges for quite some time. Set Your Event Budgets and Goals to Stay on Track.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Food and Beverage Event Apps 52

PCMA Convene

MARCH 21, 2018

Job security in a term of new leadership — as well as streamlining events and expenses (too many events)! Management commitment to contract for our known major events up to 2019. Requiring independent contractors to have their own liability insurance. More challenging clients/projects. Personal advancements.

Sponsorships 32

Sponsorships Insurance Contracts 2019 32

Canadian Special Events

APRIL 27, 2022

To be a member of CanSPEP, you must be: Owner of an event management business. For owners of event management businesses, CanSPEP offers unique programming both about planning events and running a small business in the hospitality sector. Single entrepreneurs or have less than 15 employees. Why CanSPEP?

Tourism 52

Tourism Insurance Contracts 2022 52

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Your budget will dictate many different elements of your event, so while you don’t have to have everything set in stone, it’s important to at least have an outline of your budget estimation before planning anything else. Some of the critical elements you should include in your budget are: Venue: both the rental cost and required insurance.

Sponsorships 91

Sponsorships Social Media Insurance Food and Beverage 91

Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As someone who found their calling in the world of event management, fueled by a knack for organization and a personal love for hosting gatherings, I’ve built a wealth of knowledge and experience over the years. Navigating Event Contracts: Ensuring Clarity and Protection Event contracts are the safety nets of event planning.

Venues 62

Venues Negotiating Contracts Insurance 62

Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 3, 2020

For the past 31 years, KPMG has hosted its Annual Insurance Industry Conference in New York. The event typically provides c-suite executives and senior audit/tax professionals with continuing professional education (CPE). Lastly, Shannon said, remember to start the virtual platform contracting conversation early.

Insurance 83

Insurance Speakers Contracts Conference 83

Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

How you will introduce new services, boost sales, entering into long-term contracts, raising prices, enhance services. Full payments were due 21 days prior to the event, and everything was outlined in a contract that a lawyer created. The license and insurance practices differ by each country, state and city.

Event Planning 69

Event Planning Insurance Contracts Events 69

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts. Can you summarize the various areas of your contract? Compare Costs.

Contracts 118

Contracts Negotiating Venues Wireless 118

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Broken up into three buckets: Pre-event planning On-site setup and event management Post-event management Use this event planning checklist to kickstart your planning process.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Broken up into three buckets: Pre-event planning On-site setup and event management Post-event management Use this event planning checklist to kickstart your planning process.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

Closely related to vendor management is document management. That’s where you’ll have digital images of documents like contracts with the catering company and the venue owner. Your event management and planning software should also serve as the back-end for interaction with attendees through web sites, social media, and apps.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Airlines Contracts 78

The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. I decided to set up an event management agency in 2001, and I was the owner for 16 years. Before having my new company, I already had a one-year contract signed for our first project for a hotel company. Everyone organises events.

2008 98

2008 Management 2009 Tourism 98

Floktu

MARCH 22, 2018

Risk Management therefore identifies all the potential risks that may arise from holding an event and then lists the steps event organisers and professional event management companies should take to reduce or mitigate identified risks. Media Attention .

Risk Management 51

Risk Management Management Financial Contracts 51

The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 31, 2024

This means keeping up with the latest trends, understanding what couples want, and knowing the ins and outs of event planning. To build a strong foundation, consider taking wedding planning, event management, or even hospitality courses. Research the requirements in your area.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contracts Social Media Financial 52

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia. Nominated by Alaina Sauser, Program and Event Coordinator, ACCESS Destination Services — “Liz was a great resource for our client and our team in planning a superb welcome reception at the PCC. Event Manager, JW Marriott Austin. Lisa Chang.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Cadre (Bloomington, Indiana, USA) is a virtual marketplace company created to provide event planning organizations with a better way to access and hire from the growing gig economy of professional on-site event staff. Their nomination for Best Workforce Management Technology is an honored testament to its benefit in the industry.

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Event Technology Technology 2020 Tech 91

Event Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

You may now log a new capacity of a space with a simple adjustment in our system so you can quickly and reliably identify the appropriate space for different events. . Contracts and Insurance .

Conference 52

Conference Contracts Insurance Venues 52

The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 17, 2024

We discussed the importance of keeping up with trends, understanding what couples want, and the benefits of taking courses in wedding planning and event management. The importance of having legally sound contracts was also emphasized.

Financial 52

Financial Insurance Contracts Marketing 52

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.) sharing the event on their social networks) Finalize paperwork.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Social Media 62

Floktu

MAY 19, 2020

If you do decide to host a live event while the risk of COVID-19 is still considerable, amplifying your insurance coverage is another factor that will need addressing. Event Manager Blog’s non-exhaustive list includes: Force majeure clauses and coverage for cancellation or further postponement.

Insurance 40

Insurance Contracts Events Venues 40

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Whether you can serve alcohol, accessibility concerns, whether you’ll need to get additional insurance, can you bring your own catering, etc. Sign contract with venue and vendors. For virtual event and in-person event) secure your technology stack: Virtual event platform (for virtual event). (For

Social Media 62

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

To establish your budget, consider how to pay for everything, including: Venue rental and insurance (if applicable). Contract with reliable, repu­table vendors who can meet your association’s needs. Pay close attention to the hotel’s contract terms for food and beverage minimums. Create good energy at every event.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Entertainment Insurance 52

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Collect insurance information from every vendor every time. Insurance is one of those things you don’t think about until you need it. If you are only renting an event space, you won’t want to compare yourself to a venue that offers additional services, such as on-site catering and table and linen rentals, as the prices will differ.

Venues 78

Venues Social Media Advertising Insurance 78

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This new dynamic was the topic of a standing-room-only session at the Financial and Insurance Conference Planners conference, held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport November 13-16. For example, why do contracts that they used to have two or three months to consider now need to be signed within weeks? The New Environment.

Management 59

Management Meetings Consulting Financial 59