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Debunking the Myth of All-in-One Event Management Software with Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

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Technology has become more and more part of the event planning landscape, whether to manage registration, event agenda, abstract, AV team, food and beverage, and more… While event planners are eager to find a tech solution that can do all under one roof, the reality is much different. Planners are often solving for price.

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Debunking the Myth of All-in-One Event Management Software with Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey

Attendease

Technology has become more and more part of the event planning landscape, whether to manage registration, event agenda, abstract, AV team, food and beverage, and more… While event planners are eager to find a tech solution that can do all under one roof, the reality is much different. What drives the need for all-in-one solutions?

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Negotiating and Cost-saving Tips for Real Meetings

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See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. They want to make their money back on their equipment in roughly three rentals, which is fine for them—but that leaves plenty of room to negotiate before signing a contract. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating.

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The Meeting Planner’s Glossary

SmartMeetings

Director of Sales at a venue, usually who will be negotiating your contract with. Food & Beverage , used when talking generally about providing, well food and beverages. Every event involves food and beverage, so brush up on your lingo. Banquet Captain. Banquet Event Order (BEO).

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10 Cost Saving Tips for Planners

Smart Meetings

Most properties will negotiate for a lower price if they can lock in the business for two or three years. Food and Beverage. Modify your menus: It’s sad but true that food is often wasted at meetings. After coming back from an event, spending two weeks going through 250 documents can waste a lot of time,” says McPhee.

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Event Contracts: Agree to Be Agreeable

SmartMeetings

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. An effective legal document is one that clearly outlines roles and responsibilities and keeps all parties out of court, arguing over vague wording. And remember, everything is open to negotiation.

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Event Statistics: 17 Current Planning Stats that Could Change Your Business Today

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In this survey, planners told us that many details change up until the last minute, communication is not shared across the entire team, there’s not enough consistency in documented event details, and communication isn’t concise enough. Both planners and venues agree, the hotel contract negotiation process could be a lot better.

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