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When to Embrace Change—and When to Hold Your Ground

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A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. But there must be boundaries for change in the course of planning a big meeting, and planners are responsible for enforcing those boundaries. Those who don’t are only inviting failure.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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Drive Event Growth and Engagement Via Attendee Satisfaction

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Have you ever considered attendee satisfaction as the primary focus for your events? Dig the Data for Attendee Growth. Driving attendee growth doesn’t mean coming up with gimmicks every time. This way, you gain a holistic view of your attendee growth patterns. Can You Protect Your Event Attendees? Click To Tweet.

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10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi

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If you have bad WiFi your attendees might forget about all the great parts of your event and only remember the WiFi sucked. Attendees expect great (and free!) If you aren’t familiar with common terms or need a refresher go read the blog, Event WiFi Terms Every Planner Needs to Know. . How will attendees use the internet?

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

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Restaurants lend a certain degree of flexibility to event planning; they can accommodate various event styles, sizes, and guest food preferences, making them popular venue options amongst professional and private planners alike. Is there a minimum attendee count or rental fee? What kind of events have you hosted in the past?

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

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Whether you’re new to the industry, tackling your first nonprofit event planning gig, or a seasoned planner working with a large team, you’ll find tips, tricks, and tools to improve your strategy in the list below. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts.

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Endless Events

A bad AV mistake like projectors that stop working during your keynote bringing the presentation to a halt, will make attendees immediately regret coming. In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. As an extra precaution, schedule a rehearsal with your AV company.

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