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Venue Contracts for AV, Electric, and Internet: Read the Fine Print

MeetingsNet

A veteran production manager gives advice on what to look for and how to make changes in a property’s agreements before you sign. During his main-stage presentation titled “Mastering Site Inspections for Audiovisual and Production,” Frankel noted that “almost everything is negotiable before you sign the contract.

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Your Guide to Vendor Management

Motivation Excellence

But what about vendors? Problems with a vendor can disrupt even the most well-structured of businesses, and that kind of disruption stresses your employees and often spells disaster for your clients. To avoid this particular domino effect, you need to manage your vendors well. A Vendor Management Definition.

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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

Smart Meetings

A Renewed Group Focus “Just hold the contracted meetings that are on the books and minimize the cancellations that have occurred in prior years due to the pandemic, economic uncertainty and a general reluctance to hold in-person meetings,” said Dan Piotrowski, senior vice president of operations for Omni Hotels.

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How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech

Smart Meetings

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. Nguyen suggested asking vendors what exactly is included in the total price tag.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A properly implemented procurement process directly impacts the bottom line, operational efficiency and the quality of products or services. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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

ADMEI

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources, and vendor relationships to “build” the event. PROPOSAL PROCESS. In an ADMEI focus group discussion, some participants estimated that 75% or more of their proposals were never contracted.

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources and vendor relationships to “build” the event. Proposal Process. In the past, many DMCs have been expected to develop a comprehensive proposal and complete costing—essentially a full blueprint—without any compensation, contract or commitment.

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