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How to Write a Winning Proposal for Any Client

ADMEI

How to Write a Winning Proposal for Any Client 10 April 2024 Writing a winning client proposal is both an art and a science. Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas. So, let's dive in.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Let them know what they will miss out on in terms of hotel blocks and speakers if they don’t act on a proposal right away and give a roadmap for what to expect in the months to come.”.

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How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech

Smart Meetings

Be sure when you’re reviewing the cost proposal, to ask the vendor what it actually includes.” Event planners looking to scale up for the future may want to look at: advanced ticketing, task management, discount codes, sessions tracking, robust e-mail marketing and communications. Support: What resources are available?

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8 Tips for Handling Reduced Event Budgets

Endless Events

I shared my world-famous request for a proposal (RFP) back in the day. Tip #5: Don’t be Afraid to Talk About Money As Will reports, clients often try to save money by removing different things without clearly communicating their intentions. Instead of slashing before collaborating, he suggests communicating first. “If

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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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The Ultimate Event Venue Sourcing Guide

Bizzaboo

Lock in your event date early so you have plenty of time to find your ideal venue, book vendors, and communicate with attendees. Step 3: Write a Request for Proposal (RFP) Desperate to get your dream spot for your event? It’s time to craft an engaging request for proposal (RFP). When is your event? About 42.6% About 42.6%

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Hitting the Mark with Your Event RFPs

MeetingsNet

A veteran planner discusses how she nudges hotels to act on her requests for proposal: She gives to get. But now, I'm building in a longer response time but communicating more while waiting for [an answer], particularly if the destination is of high interest to the event host. Every RFP is unique,” she says.