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Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024

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Force m ajeure and clauses to keep in your next contract Watch the full webinar here. Contracts are the life blood of the meeting industry. The sticky details and specific wording make for important safeguards for planners as well as suppliers in ensuring everyone gets what they want out of the partnership. We can make it right.”

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Before You Sign That Contract: 5 Hotel Contract Tips For Novice Planners

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Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. Let’s take the skill of hotel contract negotiations ; novice planners tend to feel overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of hotel contracts and often learn as they go.

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Best of 2023: Event Contracts and Budgeting

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Over the last year, Smart Meetings wrote about contract and budgeting tips and trends this year for the event planner who wants to keep on top of their financials, so they can keep creating memorable experiences. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. In short, think big.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

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Compression and demand loom for planners Entering a new relationship can be nerve-racking. But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. Payne advised that planners should expect a lot of compression and demand. Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M.

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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

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Partnering with agencies can reduce cost and save time In many scenarios, planners have limited resources on hand. That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. According to Crosby this amounts to 20-30% of what a planner could have spent.

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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

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How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Your Event Goals Should Determine Your Venue Contract — Not The Other Way Around

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Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Here’s how your event goals can (and should) change your venue contract in those areas. Ask the venue to include contract terms for COVID compliance, like requiring all venue staff to wear masks.

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