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Before You Sign That Contract: 5 Hotel Contract Tips For Novice Planners

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Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. However, depending on your hotel contract, you can get away with not filling up all of your rooms.

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Best of 2023: Event Contracts and Budgeting

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Over the last year, Smart Meetings wrote about contract and budgeting tips and trends this year for the event planner who wants to keep on top of their financials, so they can keep creating memorable experiences. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. In short, think big.

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6 Best Ways To Save On An Event AV Contract

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I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Through the extremely valuable web session conducted by Jon Trask, I will break down some key savings opportunities in an event AV contract. Many times event av contracts bill by hours or days. Duration of Equipment Rental.

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Your Event Goals Should Determine Your Venue Contract — Not The Other Way Around

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Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Your venue should fit with your existing event management, strategy, creative, technology, and production needs. Here’s how your event goals can (and should) change your venue contract in those areas. Management.

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Best Project Management Tools for Event Planners

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No matter if you’re managing multiple tasks related to an event, keeping your team in order, or communicating with clients, you’ll likely use a digital project management tool. These cover everything from general task management tools to programs with specific event planning functionality. Reserve Event Management.

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4 Event AV Contracting Tips to Consider

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With an event production career that spans over 26 years, Frankel was a perfect choice as speaker to educate our audience on the fine details of AV contracting. Ideally, there would also be an A2, stage manager and graphics op. The post 4 Event AV Contracting Tips to Consider appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

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Read more: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World Working with Third-Party Agencies Many third parties provide sourcing only, meaning they will find the destination, and other will assist in sourcing as well as contract negotiations.

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