Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The most common mistake Howe sees planners make is that they don’t read their contracts. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says. You have no rights or responsibilities unless they are in the contract.” In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. Prepare for GDPR.

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Planner Contracts Contracts Vendor 209

Redfin

AUGUST 28, 2020

Eliminating high-priced meals : Speaking of food, you may want to think about eliminating higher-priced meals from your grocery bills such as prepared foods and certain cuts of meat. Look at reducing your cell phone plan : Would you be willing to switch your cell phone service to a no-contract plan ? Tighten up your clothing allowance.

Fashion 77

Fashion Preparation Insurance Online 77

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Build the sequence of the event.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Registration Social Media 88

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

We have to come in being professional, being prepared in the business.”. For example, why do contracts that they used to have two or three months to consider now need to be signed within weeks? They're experts in what they do.” And planners need a similar attitude, he said. “We We are the experts. We have to ask the probing questions.

Management 59

Management Meeting Consulting Planner 59

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Allegedly covering WiFi and access to health clubs they can often be negotiated out of the contract, particularly if they are being picked up elsewhere by the event budget. Be aware, however, from the get-go, that contracts are not written in stone and form an integral part of the entire negotiation game.

Venue 40

Venue Contracts Contracts Online 40

Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our annual Outlook and actionable To-Do’s might not draw as much interest as election forecasts, fashion trends, and love predictions for Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce – but they are nonetheless Brightspot’s #1 attended webinars. Availability changes rapidly, and meeting space will not be held in this active market.

Incentives 52

Incentives Travel Travel Meeting 52

Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

Common threads in both the survey and the roundtables were the need to change the proposal process, incorporate a Letter of Engagement to protect the planner and DMC prior to executing a contract, and improve site inspection policies. The letter also sets a time frame for progressing to a contract. Proposal Process. Site Inspections.

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Proposal Contracts Contracts Logistics 162