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. The research consisted of 115 participants from varying sectors of the event industry, including venue operators, event planners, independent planners and caterers.

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Attendease

AUGUST 20, 2024

The executive may prioritize networking opportunities and educational sessions, while the concertgoer cares most about the lineup, venue experience, and merch. In-person events need to account for logistical details like venues, travel, accommodations, and the on-site experience.

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Eventtia

APRIL 4, 2025

If youve planned and managed events already, youre probably familiar with at least some event planning problems and solutions. Meanwhile, if youre organizing your first event, its even easier to underestimate the workload. If one stage is carried out incorrectly, the whole event could go down the tubes.

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Attendease

AUGUST 22, 2024

Phase 1: Planning Planning your event is the most important part of the process. As Funds2Orgs’ guide to fundraising event planning highlights, this step will make or break your event’s ability to “drive revenue, expand your reach, and strengthen existing supporters’ connections to your organization.”

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. 1 – Planning Pod.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Event planning is like juggling ten tasks at once from logistics and budgets to last-minute changes all while staying calm under pressure. Thats why having an event planning checklist and a clear plan is key. Download the Event Planning Checklist as an Excel file to customize and share with your team.

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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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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. So to help you, we put together the ultimate virtual event planning checklist!

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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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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In the events industry, floorplans are more than just simple diagrams – they are essential tools for event professionals of any kind. From improving team efficiency to landing new clients, these designs and documents play a crucial role in the success of any event business.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Event Service Professionals Association’s Certification.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Jones says, Environmental impacts include transportation, venue selection, food waste, sustainable sourcing, energy use, water conversation, and waste management. Consideration of how to minimize these impacts must be considered during the planning process.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. And this, of course, includes venues! Hybrid Venues: Broadcasting Time! Source: PCMA.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Additionally, a September 2024 survey revealed that 60% of event professionals include sustainability criteria in their request for proposals (RFPs) for venues. These findings underscore the growing emphasis on environmental considerations in venue selection and event planning within the industry.

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QC Event School

JANUARY 13, 2023

We’ve compiled 20 essential event planning tips for beginners that will make the whole process easier than ever! What is Event Planning? First thing’s first: what exactly is event planning? Event planning is the process of organizing and coordinating an event or gathering.

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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. Selecting a venue. Why Teams Matter.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 28, 2025

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, is not only a rich cultural and historical hub – but also an extraordinary venue for hosting memorable events. Located in the heart of Springfield, the Library is home to an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and exhibits.

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GEVME

JANUARY 8, 2020

In this case, having insurance for your event can save you from suffering great costs. The insurance would be required for both the event organizer and the owner of the venue. . Event Vendor Insurance Coverage. On some occasions, organizers work with vendors in events. How much does event insurance cost?

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Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

In pre-event emails, remind attendees about the code of conduct’s terms and conditions so they’re prepared to abide by them while on site. Convey a message of responsibility: we’re all in this together—attendees as well as staff on the organizer, client, venue, and contractor teams. You must discuss liability with your venue.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Looking for tips on how to put together your event schedule and make sure every moment of the big day unfolds seamlessly? Keep scrolling to learn how to create a top-notch run of show document. What Is a Run of Show Document? A run of show document contains a detailed breakdown of the sequence of events.

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

These questions will guide the team in where they should concentrate their efforts, who should be performing what tasks, and what risks exist within an event. Here are some questions that can get an event planning team on the path to developing the best strategy. What are the risks?

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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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QC Event School

JUNE 27, 2022

If you’re looking to start or grow a business as an event planner, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll discuss 25 of the best tools to grow your event planning business and find success in this exciting industry. PRO TIP: Is event planning your DREAM job? “How Do I Make My Event Planning Company Stand Out?”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook. She provides all event leaders—venues, suppliers, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, board members and stakeholders—with detailed communication outlining their roles, expectations, a checklist of to-dos and due dates.

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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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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.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

The list of tasks that you and your team have to complete before, during, and after an event make up the conference planning checklist. Why do you need a checklist for conference planning? Explore the client’s interests, discuss the conference vision with the client, and start planning accordingly. Compare pricing.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. and are still booking up venue spaces for late 2020 and beyond.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. 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. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 26, 2024

Upon their arrival at your venue, enabling attendees to check in and collect their badges without waiting in long lines will make a lasting positive first impression that sets the tone for the entire event. Looking for more event planning tips and insights?

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. 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. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2023

Actionable insights that can be implemented immediately The industry leading Net Zero Carbon Events initiative has published “Best Practices for Decarbonisation Pathways ,” to provide actionable insights and strategies that can be implemented immediately. The document is now available free to download at this link.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Large venues and events tend to generate an unnecessarily large amount of waste in a short period of time. Reducing the amount of waste generated at your events can improve your profits by making use of possible tax deductions that you can get for donating items. Use the blank side of your printed documents. Plan ahead.

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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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