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Four Crucial Questions To Ask When Developing an Effective Contingency Plan for Events

Smart Meetings

These questions will guide the team in where they should concentrate their efforts, who should be performing what tasks, and what risks exist within an event. Here are some questions that can get an event planning team on the path to developing the best strategy. What are the risks?

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Event Insurance 101 – The Ultimate Guide 

Endless Events

Congratulations, you’re planning an event for your company. But, you’re probably realizing there’s a lot more to event planning than just drinks, food, music, and RSVPs. You’re here because you’ve realized you need event insurance and have questions. . Will you be serving alcohol at your event?

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20 Fresh Fundraising Event Ideas for Any Organization

Social Tables

Evaluate which organization fundraisers have been successful in the past, and identify opportunities for improving similar events in the future. If you are preparing to host your organization’s very first fundraiser, consider sending a survey or event planning questionnaire to your target donors and supporter pool.

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New Group Focuses on Physical, Mental and Career Health of Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

Read More: A Band of Female Event Producers Flexing Success To prove that mental and physical fitness is essential rather than competing with event planning and management, Platon Trifan offers these proof points: Stress Management: The event industry is known for its high-pressure environments.

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How to Throw an Unforgettable Golf Course Birthday Party

Social Tables

Who plans a golf course birthday party? Depending on the size, style, and type of birthday affair you want to host, you can manage the event yourself or enlist assistance. Are friends helping you plan the event, or do you have professional event planning staff to assist? Who is paying for the event?

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Event Insurance: What You Need to Know

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The most basic type of event insurance is general liability , which is designed to protect the event organizer and all other insured parties for any accidents within the realm of the venue and any vendors involved in the event that is outside the control of the event organizer. Why Do You Need Event Insurance?

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How to Make a Star-Studded Incentive Trip

Achieve Incentives

Corporate event planning doesn’t have to follow a set script. While it is always great to infuse unique elements, why not take it a step further and theme your incentive trip around an already-planned mega-event? There are typically hundreds or even thousands of vendors involved in organizing bucket-list-worthy events.