QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Over the past 12 years, we’ve served over 30,000 global events with virtual, hybrid, and in person event solutions. From event planning to execution, our association event software puts all the AMS tools you need in one place.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Most budgets limit plans resulting in a compromise of plans. I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Undoubtedly, incorporating AV into your event can use a majority of your budget quickly. Many times event av contracts bill by hours or days.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Planning Pod is an end-to-end digital solution that includes everything you need for successful event detail management, like banquet event orders, task management, vendor management, budgeting, and more. A Banquet Event Order (BEO) is a detailed document outlining all the essential information for a specific event.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

During the event, subject matter experts share information on a specific topic with attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. Workshop A workshop is a hands-on event that allows attendees to build skills through practical learning. Absolutely!

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? Typically, the business side of hybrid events is open to the public.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. However, there are other details just as vital to a successful event that need to be established — event goal, objectives, and audience. Event Goal. Event Objectives.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request. In a new study by Allseated, “ Mitigating Risks in The Change Request Process for Event Planning ,” the divide between how event venues and planners view change requests was examined.

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QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

So, you’re thinking of a career as an event planner. Now the question is: should you start an event planning business? More to the point – is event planning the right career for you in the first place? Is Event Planning Hard? What Does an Event Planner Do? That’s great!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

There’s no room for that in event planning. The cornerstone of a successful event is a dream event planning team where everyone has a role to play and eagerly contributes to the success of the event. It’s impossible to put together an event on your own. Committees where people butt heads and argue.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 29, 2019

Guest safety, as worked through in conjunction with the event. Spread of information, especially regarding event details for guests and protocol for staff. Public relations outreach, as such outreach may be stipulated in speaker and partner contracts. Speaker and performer training, if required.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many of our clients have had to navigate unchartered waters as venue contracts (that were secured years ago) are now being questioned and challenged by members in states that have adopted discriminatory and women’s health laws that go against the mission and values of the association.

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EventPlanning

JULY 15, 2020

Creating event contracts can be intimidating. But what if you are a new event planner, and don’t have the funds to pay a legal professional? Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. General Information.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event. All good event professionals know the first step to making sure nothing gets left out is to start with a checklist.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Swoon Events ( 32 ) EventSource.ca There are a few important pieces of information that newly engaged couples should keep in mind when embarking on their wedding planning journey while a pandemic is still at large. Shealyn Angus Principal Planner Shealyn Angus Weddings & Events. Reviews | 15 Blog mentions.

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Glow Global Events

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

In todays fast-paced world of event planning, communication is critical. At Glow Global Events, we believe in creating efficient, results-driven processes that keep both our clients and our team focused and aligned. The Cost of Over-Communicating Too many calls can disrupt productivity for both event planners and clients.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

The company released version two of a bookable meeting space tool in collaboration with VenueBook , making communication, information and contracting easier on the event planner. In collaboration with investor Sunstone Partners, MPAV will look to acquire the tools and products that will improve the event planning experience.

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QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

What will the event planning industry look like once the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over? QC Event School Student Ambassador, Neena McConnell, is here to give her predictions! Neena QC graduate and professional wedding/event planner. How COVID Has Impacted the Event Planning Industry. My Predictions.

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QC Event School

APRIL 22, 2021

Some things can’t be taught in event planning classes. Tamesha is a graduate and current student of QC Event School. Her business, Black Haven Events , offers clients everything from officiant services, wedding and event planning/coordination, virtual events, and much more! And so much more!

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 30, 2020

Confirm presentation topics and descriptions, gather bios and photos from all speakers/presenters, and have contracts signed (if applicable). ? Draft and send press releases about important event details, including keynote or celebrity speakers, new product information, honorees, etc. ? Request logos from sponsors. ?

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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. Before you start planning. Download now.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Planning Pod

MARCH 26, 2025

So we wrote this post to equip you with the knowledge you need to build a robust defense against it, and ultimately regain control of your events. Planning Pod is the ultimate end-to-end solution to help event businesses of all sizes fight scope creep.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

It took time, planning, and patience. Not unlike starting an event planning business. How to Start Your Event Planning Business. The same goes for those looking to start their own event planning business. Identify whether your skills are right for event planning. Topics: Event Budgeting.

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Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

88% of our session attendees shared in our event poll that they plan to host an in-person event this year. Below is a recap of how our panel addressed the top nine legal questions about event safety. Missed the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel? Legal issues are top-of-mind right now as.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 29, 2019

Guest safety, as worked through in conjunction with the event. Spread of information, especially regarding event details for guests and protocol for staff. Public relations outreach, as such outreach may be stipulated in speaker and partner contracts. Speaker and performer training, if required.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers. Willing to collaborate In event planning, teamwork is everything.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

Do you find yourself dreaming up the intricacies of perfectly executed events? If so, starting an event planning business might be the career for you. Let’s be honest…the event industry is a passionate but sometimes anxiety-filled one. Planning Pod is your ultimate event management toolkit. But never fear!

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Starting a new business in event planning can be a very profitable venture. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to start an event planning business from scratch in 6 easy steps! So, if you’re ready to start planning some amazing events, keep reading!

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Alliance Nationwide Exposition , The Hotel Show Pros, offers the “Risk Free Contract,” accommodating event cancellations at any time, free of fees. economy, so the Risk Free Contract is a solution we can all get behind.”. Alliance is proud to offer this new option for all events moving forward.”.

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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.

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