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Cold Prospecting Via LinkedIn Outreach

Gavel International

Parts One and Two of this three-part series discussed due diligence for successful cold email prospecting and social selling. Perform due diligence to know the who and why of your ideal prospect. Add references from clients, past clients, co-workers, vendors, and the like. It is like you are forming a social contract.

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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

Smart Meetings

The most common mistake Howe sees planners make is that they don’t read their contracts. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says. You have no rights or responsibilities unless they are in the contract.” In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. You hired the vendor.

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Canceling An Event: What You Legally Have To Do

Endless Events

“Force majeure is a legal term that’s been around for a long time and it’s in your contracts, but it’s separate from your contracts”, Josh explains. But they let planners and groups get out of meeting contracts or frankly, any kind of supplier contracts too if they meet certain criteria.

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How to Win a ‘Yes!’ for Renewed Incentive Travel: Meeting Professionals Share Tips

Smart Meetings

Companies looking to reinstate incentive travel also considered the industries of prospective participants in the incentive programs. There were also highly individual considerations for prospective incentive travelers. See also: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know.

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Are You Settling on Your Audio Visual Company?

Endless Events

Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. We know when you find a great vendor you want to stick with them! In fact, many of our clients sign multiple-year contracts and use us for their AV needs year after year.

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Event Planning Template: Your Timeline, Budget, and Checklist

Eventtia

Create a shortlist and negotiate with talents Create written contracts (make sure not to miss any details) Secure promotional details (bio, headshot, session draft, etc.) Identify required documents, both those required by the event team (internal) and external stakeholders like sponsors, talents, and vendors.

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How Much Do Event Planners Make, Really?

Social Tables

They work with clients to determine the vision for the event, choose vendors, create a budget, and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Event planners may also be responsible for managing vendors, coordinating with staff, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Social event planners.

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