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Do Not Be Seduced By Meeting Fads Or Conference Trends

Velvet Chainsaw

We are on the hunt for the next meeting, seating, session format, technology, and food and beverage fad. This is the exact time to be curious, to be rigorous, to be analytical and scientific says Professor Rob Cole referring to educational trends. We pursue fads, gimmicks and trends as the silver bullets of our conference woes.

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Culinary Finance 101: Food Costs for Restaurant Owners

Planning Pod

Many restaurant owners today are struggling to avoid rising food costs eating into profits and hindering their overall growth. At Planning Pod, we’ve noticed an uptick in business owners asking for tips on lowering food costs while maximizing profits. For reference, the industry average is between 25-35%.

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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

As you evaluate speakers on this criteria, be sure to check references and video tape from the past 12 months. Other than food/beverage and audio visual/production, it’s the third most valued investment of your attendee value proposition. Don’t just view the highlight real. Ask for access to a full length, recent example.

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What are BEOs and Why do Event Pros need them?

Planning Pod

BEOs (sometimes referred to as run sheets) allow you to provide critical details that everyone involved in any event MUST have at their fingertips – whether they are a bartender, catering manager, security staff member, event planner, other vendor, or even your client. Food & Beverage packages. Invoice/proposal totals.

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Live, Virtual, or Hybrid Events: Which Approach is Better?

GEVME

A live event refers to a physical event where all the attendees are physically present and physically interact face-to-face. A live event will also typically feature food, beverages, music, and other forms of entertainment. . What is a Live Event? Audience Engagement.

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The Ultimate Party Planning Checklist Template

Social Tables

Food and beverage party supplies. Order food & beverages. Whether you’ll have family in town or need help serving food to hundreds of corporate guests, make sure you have people ready to lend a hand before, during, and after the celebration. The same applies to your fast food options like sandwiches or pizza.

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8 Clues that Your Meeting Hotel Is—or Isn’t—Financially Strong

MeetingsNet

It should be someone who can pick up on the overall condition of hotel, staffing levels, and food & beverage quality. Always ask for references. Look for trends, not one-off complaints. Have someone local do a site visit. They should also report on whether all outlets and services are open.

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