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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

SmartMeetings

An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Event Industry In 2021 & Beyond – Part Two In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

With demand for in-person event venues and vendors at historically low levels, expect supply to contract. And many that do will be on a part-time or contract basis as companies will seek to be more financially nimble. To really make the meeting hosts your clients, say to them, “Our fee to manage the site selection process is X.

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

Venue Selection. Site Selection. Financial plan. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources. International Institute of Event Management (IIEM). Price: $345 – $875. Topics: Budgeting. Wedding Planning Strategy. Aesthetics. Conferences.

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Recession-Proofing Your Job: Do You Know Your VORP?

Event Leadership Institute

This looming economic threat is the impetus for a webinar I gave recently for FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Planners) titled Recession-Proofing Your Job: Strategies for Improving Your Value. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

D: Financial management. I: Site management. Develop financial summary. Manage contracts. Depending on your meeting location, it may be necessary to travel with or contract security teams. D: Financial management. Develop financial resources. Develop selection criteria. Select candidates.

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5 Online Event Planning Classes To Jumpstart Your Career

Capterra Event Management

Venue Selection. Site Selection. Financial Management. Vendor/Contract Management. Wedding Planning Strategy. Wedding Amenities. Wedding Logistics. Wedding Aesthetics. Price: $345. Certificate in Event Management. Corporate Event Planning. Social Event Planning. Event Logistics. Conferences. Fundraisers.