Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Some of these event AV mistakes will cause a minor annoyance, others can completely ruin your event, check out the list below to make sure you avoid these pitfalls at your next event. Planning an event? Watch our free webinar How To Avoid An Event AV Disaster. #15. Hiring Your AV Company Too Late.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

That increased complexity, along with the possible addition of virtual events that didn’t exist three years ago, means a job that requires planning the same number of meetings could take twice as long and involve a multitude of pointed exchanges. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. By the Numbers.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The EPCP teaches that preparedness is "a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action to ensure effective coordination during incident response. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Is another expected?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 29, 2017

When it comes to dealing with a problematic client, the very best solution is to enter the agreement prepared. Ensure that your contract lists all of the client expectations, as well as boundaries that you have set for your personal and professional security. Of course, there is no need to break a contract over one or two slip-ups.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. A hotel block is the base of operations for your entire event. Without a firm hotel contract, everything else is up in the air. This is a detailed outline of the event that includes things like: Audience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

You should actually hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. Step 2: Prepare for the First Meeting With AV Company. Below are the best ways to prepare for your meeting. Come Prepared with Your Goals. Prepare a Detailed schedule. Before signing any contracts make sure your quote is final.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Anything after the contract is begging.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”. Establishing a relationship with your meeting platform before you need them, just like you do with your banker, is a smart way to be prepared for the things you don’t normally think about. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

You can often get a good discount on your quote by offering to pay much sooner, for example, 100% of the contract upfront. AV companies can be willing to discount their quote if it means they can boost their cash flow with upfront payments, to offset some of their contracts that pay on those longer terms. But, it doesn’t hurt to ask.

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Contracts Contracts Vendor Transportation 523

Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 31, 2018

It’s best to be educated and prepared when working with an AV Union to prevent being caught off guard. He will cover the basics of contracts, how the staff is AV union staff is hired, shadow labor and more. Unions have contracts with the venue. Here’s our contract.” However, it’s definitely true.

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Contracts Contracts Venue Rehearsal 199

Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Your party planning checklist Whether it’s for a graduation or sales goal celebration, parties require the same event planning skills required to host any other type of group gathering. Depending on the size or complexity of your party, you may want to brush up on best practices or party planning articles to prepare yourself.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers. Willing to collaborate In event planning, teamwork is everything.

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Events 158

Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? This is the article for you! Learn more: ILEA 3.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Instead, plan for a live stream like you plan for the rest of the event. Make it part of your event strategy and plan from the very early stages. For larger events, it can be helpful to have a member of the event planning team totally focused on the live stream strategy. Provider platform.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2023

One of our top clients wanted us to help move a program’s contract. Once she successfully signed the contract, she ended up staying in Mexico. “I I was fascinated and wanted to understand how hotels and destinations were preparing for the return of travel. So in June 2020, I went to Mexico.

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Education Attendee Incentives Preparation 177

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Venues will play a key role in the restoration of the events industry. By implementing distancing regulations, and no-touch tools such as QR Codes, NFC tags, Big Data, and more, it lowers the risk of contracting the virus and adds a layer of security. . Post-Pandemic Events That Ensure Safety Will Emerge As Winners.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. However, even for a very simple event (i.e.,

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

To make the process easier, it’s important to be aware of the various event planning tips that can help you ensure that your event is successful. From setting realistic goals to creating an effective budget, many things need to be taken into consideration when it comes to planning a corporate event.

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Organization Contracts Contracts Automation 130

Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2016

While you think you may have your event all wrapped up, and are marching towards completion, you may need to be more prepared for a number of things that could possibly go wrong when planning an event. Contracting a venue can be a chore within itself. You Lose the Venue.

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Contracts Contracts Website Registration 122

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Here are the 10 questions you need to ask the event tech vendor before you get started. Their answer should provide a 360-degree view of what you can expect after you have contracted with the vendor; you need to know how they will handle your account from signing to the event execution. What does my post-sale journey look like?

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Party planners and hosts have the stressful job of preparing for anything that could happen, so it makes it easier on everyone if all parties are as flexible as possible. Allergies and preferences can complicate things, so having a chef that foresees and prepares for these details is important. Preparation. Staff Available.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of analyzing event failures and how they can lead to future event success. The Top Reasons for Event Failures with Prevention Strategies Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, encompassing everything from logistical coordination to marketing.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Before we dive into more technical details about event AV costs , we have to talk about AV companies in general. A crucial step in building a successful event is working with the best. And this, of course, includes the AV company you’re signing a contract with. Event planning within a budget is no small task.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Or… Try out caterers before you actually finalize a decision for a final one before your event Music and entertainment Speak with a DJ about what music will set the ambience of the event ahead of time, that way there are no surprises. You can just hire them, let them do their thing once they arrive at your event.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID variants and in response, event organizers are creating event contingency plans to prepare for the future. How can we continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable? Choosing a hybrid event platform is one of the best ways you can do that. Venue Contracts.

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Registration Contracts Contracts Platform 105

Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

As we ride an optimistic and calmer wave in the events industry — in-person and hybrid events increased 2X over the last three months, compared to the 3 months prior, according to Bizzabo data — event organizers are embracing the power of risk management. What is risk management in event planning?

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Management Automation Social Media Communications 97

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With built-in food service available , guests never have to worry about their food getting cold as it travels from the kitchen to the event. For example, an outdoor patio may accommodate 50 people for a cocktail party or networking event but only 25 for seated dinner service. What kind of events have you hosted in the past?

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Events Rehearsal Venue Booking 88

Social Tables

JANUARY 30, 2017

If an event doesn’t feel like it makes sense and isn’t moving at a good pace, then attendees will notice right away and it can make the whole experience feel off for everyone. Below are some of my tips for keeping your multi-day event flowing in the right direction. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare. Click To Tweet.

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Management Logistics Preparation Events 90

Social Tables

AUGUST 3, 2017

When you prepare for an event, you want everything to look and feel top notch. One of the crucial aspects that impacts the entire experience starts with hiring event staff. But finding the best event staff is not as simple as you may imagine. One crucial aspect that impacts your event experience: the event staff.

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Regulations Contracts Contracts Prospect 79

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Below, we have broken down the planners’ achievements into different categories, including pulling off virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, acquiring new skills, successfully negotiating contracts, and developing innovative initiatives, among other accomplishments. Building virtual conferences, trade shows, other events. (23

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Virtual Events Trade Show Contracts Contracts 98

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Looking for more plain-English translations of event terminology?

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Planner Vendor Insurance Contracts 91

Social Tables

AUGUST 29, 2017

Room blocks are an often-overlooked yet essential piece to the event-planning puzzle. Reserving a room block, or a set amount of rooms for guests is not only a convenient solution for accommodations but is also a courtesy for busy guests who are planning to travel for an event. Consider the Logistics. Click To Tweet.

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Planner Contracts Contracts Logistics 68

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

meetings & events and the “Eating at a Meeting” podcast, has some suggestions for cutting F&B expenses that you might not have considered. Check the contracts for deadlines. There are a lot of new contract deadlines for ordering meals that can add upwards of 25 percent onto the cost of the meal if the deadlines are not met.

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