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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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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. Training event staff to maximize efficiency.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

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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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45 Questions To Ask Before Meeting With A Virtual Event Production Company

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The best thing you can do to start this journey off with the right foot is to be prepared. But first, consider the following: Do you want someone to train your presenters and manage rehearsals? And if you’re unsure whether or not they can pull it off, having someone train them is a huge plus.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

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What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. Prepare for your speakers’ arrival. Decide on the menu.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

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Ensuring an event is successful starts with preparation — and a lot of it. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Provide speaker management training and tools. ☐ Provide speaker management training and tools for the virtual platform. It’s also an excellent way to generate business leads.

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Sunshine After Flames: Napa and Sonoma Stand Strong One Year After Massive Fires

Smart Meetings

The best way to help the Napa Valley is to encourage groups to book their meetings here to see for themselves that the Napa Valley is just as beautiful as ever,” says Teresa Savage, vice president of sales for Visit Napa Valley. They also help to point out where training [may] be lacking.”. Helena, prepared meals for first responders.

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Moderating Online Panels — Ideas and Resources

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10 mins: Kristin shares some recent learnings from virtual events, and a quick overview of what’s in her book. While I’m mentioning Kristin, the best resources I know on becoming a first-rate panel moderator are her panel-focused website and short but packed book Powerful Panels. Preparation. Lots of rehearsals too.

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