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

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you. Hopefully, this will act as a steppingstone for strategic conversations with suppliers and vendors.

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Choosing the Best: How to Find the Top Wedding Florists, Photographers, and Caterers for Your Special Day

Traveler's Q

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and you deserve nothing but the best when it comes to choosing vendors. Researching and Selecting Wedding Vendors Researching and selecting wedding vendors can be a daunting task. Start by identifying your priorities and budget.

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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. 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. Proposal Process. Letter of Engagement.

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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. In an ADMEI focus group discussion, some participants estimated that 75% or more of their proposals were never contracted. If the client advances to contract, the Letter becomes null and void. PROPOSAL PROCESS.

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Event Insurance 101 – The Ultimate Guide 

Endless Events

Often, vendors will ask for additional event insurance coverage that is more specific to your particular event. . Once you have your basics covered though, certain vendors or events will require special coverage. Sometimes, a vendor will ask you to provide a waiver of subrogation. Should I Pay for a Damage Waiver from a Vendor?

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Bespoke Wedding Experiences – How to Create a Unique and Personalized Luxury Wedding

Traveler's Q

Expert Advice on Budget Management and Selecting the Best Vendors Creating a bespoke wedding doesn’t have to break the bank. Use these expert tips to manage your budget while still creating a luxury wedding: Prioritize When it comes to planning a luxurious wedding, budget management and vendor selection can make or break your big day.

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The Third-Most Stressful Job in the World

Convene by PCMA

This perfect storm significantly threatens the sustainability of associations and adds tremendous pressure to those who are organizing events to find ways to improve their financial performance. Vendors to the Rescue? Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract.

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