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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

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Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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8 Things You Need To Do Before Creating An Event

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As you can see, there are quite a lot of things that go into preparing a memorable event experience. Before jumping into preparations, ask yourself a set of questions that will serve as a framework for how you’ll go about organizing your event. These questions will ultimately help you create a more comprehensive preparation plan.

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Creating A Budgeting Plan For Your Next Event

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These are all important questions that will affect your preparation. Knowing your industry and its current trends can help you better understand the expectations and demands of your prospective clients. Venue sourcing has also been made much more convenient with the availability of electronic requests for proposals (eRFP).

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Event Strategy And Consulting: The Ultimate Tips For An Elevated Experience

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Whether you’re a planner or a supplier, be prepared to learn exactly how you can elevate your event. When Roel, Ruud, and Dennis crafted their program , they proposed three levels. When asked what the best way to make more sales on big trade-shows like IMEX, Ciara highlights the importance of preparation.

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27 Event Planner Interview Questions

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From choosing the perfect venues to coordinating with vendors and stakeholders, event planners are problem-solvers, multitaskers, and behind-the-scenes heroes who ensure everything goes smoothly. How do you manage and coordinate with vendors, such as caterers, decorators, and entertainment?

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

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For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Initiate conversations.

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The Ultimate Event Strategy Guide 2023

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It may require coordination with attendees, vendors, caterers, sponsors, corporate leadership, and even fire safety or law enforcement, officials. And while that might not be the most exciting prospect, it is the most important one. Customers and prospects must feel that their data is protected, or they will not engage with your brand.