Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

So what I want to do is talk to you a little bit how you can save money when it comes to that hotel wifi and for your events and how you can get by making sure you’re getting exactly what you need for the right price and that you’re not forced, again, into any conversations where you have to choose one vendor just to save $30,000, right?

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the event.

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Organization Social Media Insurance Events 91

Alcor Mice

APRIL 24, 2021

Your list should start with the things you know you will definitely need, these include: venue options, a production team, marketing, food and beverage providers, and maybe even decorators. Venue Sourcing. Searching for the right venue can be both challenging and time consuming. Production Team. Decorators and Food and Beverage.

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Alcor Mice

APRIL 29, 2021

Think about important things such as: who your target audience is, where the venue will be, what your content will be. Include things such as: decorations, production team costs, audio visual support, fees for your speakers, venues, etc. Speaker and Vendor dates: Your event wouldn’t be complete without vendors and speakers!

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

This means that your contract should say what clients will and will not be billed for. A full-service wedding planner usually takes care of big picture to-do list items such as negotiating contracts and coordinating vendors. After, carefully document your time and receipts so your records are easy to reference if needed.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return. Here’s how to source a meeting venue that is perfect for your attendees, budget, and organization.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Here’s how to structure your budget considerations: Allocate funds for venue and infrastructure. They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. Reach out to potential partners and influencers with a clear and enticing proposal.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Emergency Notifications: In case of any changes in the event’s schedule, venue, or other critical aspects, the software should be able to send out emergency notifications. LinkedIn Use LinkedIn to discover industry leaders or vendors in the online registration software.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This budget should consider your overall event budget, accounting for all event-related costs, including venue rental, marketing, staffing, and more. Vendor evaluation Create a list of potential software vendors that offer solutions meeting your criteria. Use platforms such as Capterra to compare and evaluate.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

You might be surprised at what the potential cost savings might be.” And as Will shares, finding a new vendor isn’t a quick fix either. I shared my world-famous request for a proposal (RFP) back in the day. Yeah, the venue’s location is another great point,” says Brandt. “So No,” he says. It isn’t going to work.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This budget should consider your overall event budget, accounting for all event-related costs, including venue rental, marketing, staffing, and more. Vendor evaluation Create a list of potential software vendors that offer solutions meeting your criteria. Use platforms such as Capterra to compare and evaluate.

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Management Registration Vendor Events 96

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Above all, remember this key point that Brandt Krueger proposed in Event Icons Episode 44 that “Anything before the contract is negotiation. Anything after the contract is begging.”. When you’re negotiating with in-house vendors, let them know that you want to bring in out-of-house AV. Negotiate payment terms.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue. Shortlist potential venue selections. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Develop an event master plan.

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Social Tables

MAY 6, 2019

You’ll also want to spend this time reviewing your contract. More specifically, what the contract does or does not include. Form relationships with your favorite wedding vendors. But a wedding planner who also brings an army of uber talented, tried-and-true vendors along with them? Now that’s above and beyond.

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Planner 134

Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

In this post: Items Needed for a Birthday Party Party Planning Tips: 2-3 Months Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Month Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Week Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Day Before Party Planning Tips: Day of Party Party Planning Tips for Working with Venues What does a successful party look like? Book an event venue.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. Meanwhile, venue respondents reported that important pieces get lost in endless email chains and cross-functional work can get confusing due to a lack of alignment on priorities across departments.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! 10 years ago it was common to see a charge for using 3rd party AV vendors and AV restrictions on your quotes. When you are at your venue, you may hear “If you use this AV company we will give you the internet for free.” Beware of Free Internet Services

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

And to create an experience, every little piece of the event needs to map back to the purpose, from the venue to the food. How to plan an event budget For a normal event, most of your money is going to go toward the venue rental, food and beverage costs, and A/V needs. Find a venue that fits your event purpose (and budget!).

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SEO Proposal Sponsors Events 141

Endless Events

AUGUST 9, 2019

When you hit the rigging section, make sure you ask your vendor for a diagram or plot. And this is fantastic because you can show it to the band and the venue, making your event that much better! Same goes for the venue! This will do wonders helping you visualize what exactly will be going down with the stages. Be Diligent.

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Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

Experts say the most common wedding color mistakes include: forgetting to factor in your venue colors, waiting too long to choose, and picking bridesmaids colors that don’t flatter your party. Reserve your venues. The latest wedding industry reports say that vendors are now forming strategic partnerships to boost their businesses.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Facility Expenses Facility expenses include money spent on acquiring the venue. Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event? Your ability to estimate how much this will cost will depend mainly on the venue of your corporate event.

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Events Social Media Automation Planner 40

Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! 10 years ago it was common to see a charge for using 3rd party AV vendors and AV restrictions on your quotes. When you are at your venue, you may hear “If you use this AV company we will give you the internet for free.” Beware of Free Internet Services

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Rehearsal Panel Contracts Contracts 120