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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.

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

MeetingsNet

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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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. She suggested utilizing free trial periods and asking vendors to build out your event as a sample.

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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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