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9 Proven Steps for Planning Successful Events

Planning Pod

Most events can be effectively executed by having one or a few primary event planners and then supporting staff that is either in-house or contracted out. Successful events hinge on many things , but having a responsive, dedicated team is right at the top.

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Guest blog: The event industry gets serious about sustainability

Event Industry News

The industry is all too aware of the environmental damage caused by everything from plastic and non-recyclable branded materials, food wastage, excessive travel, generators, transporting goods, long hours on-site or in the office to ‘get the job done’ and sleepless nights and stress.

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Hotel event management software: How we helped Hotel Salem boost lead response time, get paid faster and save 62+ hours/ month

Planning Pod

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. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Planning Pod is a one-stop-shop.

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Perfect Venue vs Planning Pod Comparison – Venue and Event Management Platform Software Alternatives & Pricing

Planning Pod

We wrote this article to streamline this process for you, in classic Planning Pod-fashion. Have multiple signers on your proposals/contracts? We offer Financial, Food & Beverage , Booking, Activity, and Account reports that allow you to maintain a 360 view of your business at all times. Stay tuned for more details!

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Rethinking How You Work With Procurement

PCMA Convene

Every few years the question comes up as to whether or not [procurement] should be handling our contracts,” she said. “We We’re always asking, how do we make this happen in a fashion that works, and makes people successful in their goal at the end of the day?” Balsam said. Old-school procurement was, where’s the buck?

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Trade Show Booths: 100 Best Ideas for 2022

EventMB

Food is a crowd pleaser, particularly for long exhibitions and trade shows. You needn’t sell cookware or food to use a booth like this. Two things that always draw a crowd: food and activity. It also shows off an ideal “farm-fresh food.” Decorate with function and fashion using things you already own.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

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.

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