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Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

ADMEI

Common threads in both the survey and the roundtables for many were the need to change the proposal process, incorporate a Letter of Engagement to protect both the planner and DMC prior to executing a contract, and improve site inspection policies. If the client advances to contract, the Letter becomes null and void. PROPOSAL PROCESS.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

Social Tables

Hosting an event at your restaurant can be as simple as renting out a spare dining room, repurposing unused space, or turning the dining room into a stage for local entertainers. Create clear guidelines for staff serving alcoholic drinks, and detail the restaurant’s cut-off policy in event contracts. Hype public events.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Host a pre-event preparatory meeting As the event date approaches, host a rehearsal session.

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

Eventtia

Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. Speaker and entertainment logistics (travel, accommodation, etc.) Conduct training and final rehearsals: Conduct a final rehearsal to simulate the event day. Document everything. Gather essential materials.

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Restaurant Party Packages & How to Build Them

Social Tables

It may surprise you to learn that restaurants can offer party packages for a wide range of private occasions, such as: Anniversaries Holiday parties Birthday parties Business meetings Corporate events Fundraisers Rehearsals Cocktail parties Showers (e.g.,

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The Most Efficient Wedding Planning Checklist

Social Tables

Most brides prioritize their attire, but 78% of brides who participated in this wedding survey said that, in hindsight, they would’ve spent both more time and money on entertainment. Book your rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues. Invite guests to your rehearsal dinner. Decide on your wedding priorities.

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How To Be in 10 Places at Once and Manage My Conference Effectively

Blue Spark Event Design

Consider all the ‘moving parts’ that must be managed, like banquet orders, audio/visual set up and rehearsals, event staffing, vendor load in/strike, transportation, etc. Entertainment. When it comes to producing meetings or conferences, we find this to be extremely applicable. Food and Beverage. Audio Visual. Event Staffing.