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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

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There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Nearly every hotel, general service contractor, AV, and registration company had to lay off a significant number of client-facing team members. Lock in your run-of-show and rehearse more than ever before.

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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? Configure your event page and registration form To set up an effective event page and registration form: Establish your page’s aesthetic: Ensure the design and color schemes match your brand and event theme. Streamline the process.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. If registration starts slowly, promote early bird registration specials or limited-time exclusive offers.

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How to Create an Event Brief (with Template)

Bizzaboo

Then, structure your timeline to secure the venue, book vendors, finalize the event program, launch marketing campaigns, and take care of other critical activities. 7 Sections To Include in Your Event Brief Template Let’s have a look at each component of an event brief to give you a better idea about the structure and content it should have.

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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. More than one year later, some out-of-towners still have this misconception. A Close Call.

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Decluttering and Downsizing: A Guide for Seniors and Their Loved Ones

Redfin

You can even practice beforehand, make notes, and rehearse the conversation with a friend so you can feel confident that you’re communicating in a positive way. Booking a moving truck or asking friends and family to come and help. Plan for interruptions and conversational derailments. Moving day.