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Get to Know ME with Trisha Neff

Motivation Excellence

A great book, and 3. During the short summer months in Northern MI: going to the beach, enjoying outdoor concerts, and reading a million novels on my screened-in porch – please ask me for book recommendations! When you have to get in front of people to speak, are there any things you definitely do to prepare? A scary movie, 2.

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. 29 to Oct 1.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

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How to Deal With 7 Curveballs Thrown at Event Organizers

Convene by PCMA

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Short-staffed.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

Social Tables

As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. Be prepared to answer any questions a potential client may ask, such as: Do you have private, semi-private, or public restaurant event spaces? Do you have booking minimums in place?

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Virtual Event and Webinar Speaker Management and Prep: 7 Tips For Building Better Relationships

Bizzaboo

Once you’ve secured your speakers, you must prepare them for the event to ensure everything runs smoothly and that they feel comfortable throughout the process. You don’t necessarily need to book a big name to make a splash. Of course, well-prepared speakers are better than those who jump in blindly. Technical Rehearsal.

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The Wedding Planning Guide: Months, Weeks, and Days

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From choosing a theme to booking a venue to sending out invitations, certain decisions to get you from “yes” to “I do” should take place at specific points in your timeline. Begin looking at the vendors that you might need to book early: photographers, videographers, caterers, and DJs or bands. Who plans the wedding rehearsal dinner?