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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Take the space to reference the virus strains and differentiate epidemic-related termination versus pandemic-related, as well as corresponding government regulations. Lastly, you may want to include additional insurance protections in the baseline insurance requirements detailed in the contract.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

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Are they responsive communicators? Good communication is essential — and the response time after your initial inquiry and during subsequent conversations is a great indicator of a DMC’s reliability and promptness. When your event is underway, you need to be able to reach your DMC partner with urgent questions or needs.

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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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Natural Disasters in California: What Homeowners and Renters Need to Know

Redfin

Develop an emergency plan that includes evacuation routes and a communication strategy. Ensure your insurance adequately covers fire damage, or, if the rising premiums are too high , understand the risks of going uninsured. Collaborate with your community to prevent fires. Stay informed about drought conditions and regulations.

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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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Steer Clear of These 21 Vacation Rental Problems Beginning Rental Managers Make 

Redfin

From maintaining a balanced objectivity to perfecting market strategies, ensuring effective communication to building strong relationships with neighbors, This Redfin article presents a comprehensive list of vital vacation rental issues to sidestep. Entrusting management to others necessitates trust, and trust thrives on communication.

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Preparation is the Key to Risk Management

Smart Meetings

For example, with data security—especially with the looming regulations of GDPR —it is best to avoid the situation all together. Having event cancellation insurance is the safest step to take. “If you take on a responsibility, you will be held responsible if you do it wrong.” Instead, planners need to know what they can handle.