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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

Smart Meetings

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. You hired the vendor.

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Canceling An Event: What You Legally Have To Do

Endless Events

“Force majeure is a legal term that’s been around for a long time and it’s in your contracts, but it’s separate from your contracts”, Josh explains. But they let planners and groups get out of meeting contracts or frankly, any kind of supplier contracts too if they meet certain criteria.

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Hire An AV Company for Your Next Event in 5 Simple Steps

Endless Events

Ideally, your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. You should actually hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. A good AV company will help you determine if prospective venues fit your needs and vision. Ask your venue when your vendors are allowed to set-up and tear-down.

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Are You Settling on Your Audio Visual Company?

Endless Events

Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. We know when you find a great vendor you want to stick with them! In fact, many of our clients sign multiple-year contracts and use us for their AV needs year after year.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Cold Prospecting Via LinkedIn Outreach

Gavel International

Parts One and Two of this three-part series discussed due diligence for successful cold email prospecting and social selling. Perform due diligence to know the who and why of your ideal prospect. Add references from clients, past clients, co-workers, vendors, and the like. It is like you are forming a social contract.

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Meetings Due Diligence in the Aftermath of a Disaster

MeetingsNet

Even months after a disaster, even if the reality on the ground is actually pretty good, your prospective attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors may still be holding onto negative perceptions that will keep them from wanting to attend. Poll your stakeholders. Will the infrastructure be in place by the time the meeting is scheduled?

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