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Best of 2023: Career Tips

Smart Meetings

The Roots of Gravitas Founder & CEO of clothing company Gravitas and author of the acclaimed book with the same name, Lisa Sun is a speaker and entrepreneur with a message for women on how to define what “gravitas” means to them and how to harness it for their own personal and professional benefit.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

Consider the following categories of potential risks in your event planning: Regulations : Are there local or federal regulations that may impact an aspect of your event? Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Is another expected?

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Renting Out a Condo: Your Guide to Becoming a Landlord

Redfin

First and foremost, familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations of the condo association or homeowners’ association (HOA) governing your property, as they may have specific requirements or restrictions related to renting out units. HOAs have rules and regulations, some of which may restrict or even prohibit rentals altogether.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Ignoring local policies and regulations Rules and regulations can vary from town to town and city to city. Event planners who fail to research local policies, regulations, and restrictions could end up paying expensive fees for violating policies. Are their venue parking regulations, or street-parking restrictions?

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Your Guide to Vendor Management

Motivation Excellence

Their assigned tasks will include: Selecting vendors and negotiating contracts Acting as liaisons between the vendors and the departments that use them Tracking vendor performance and identifying risks Understanding the role of each vendor and eliminating redundant contracts Assessing vendor ROI and shopping for new vendors when necessary.

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Venue Sourcing for Event Planners

Stova

Know what limitations, regulations, or safety/security provisions you and the venue must adhere to. Understand these details before signing a contract. The benefits of using RFPs are: It saves time. Electronic contracts are also becoming more common. Inquire about technology expectations and get specifics.

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Top 12 Event Planning Certifications You Need To Propel Your Career

Bizzaboo

There are a variety of benefits that come with CSEP Certification. The certification is meant to provide planners with a strong understanding of the rules and regulations surrounding government meetings, and to “increase the exposure/importance of the government market” within the events industry. Learn more: CGMP 5. Learn more: CEM 9.