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Steer Clear of These 8 Pitfalls: A Guide to Excellent Corporate Event Outcomes

Smart Meetings

RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. Last-minute Changes Permitting last-minute slide changes by speakers can lead to unnecessary stress and disorganization. This approach will help maintain focus and efficiency in communication.

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Everything You Need To Know About Planning A Successful Corporate Event

Traveler's Q

Working with a corporate event management company Write a very detailed RFP (request for proposal) What even is an RFP? Allude to one that they could download from us (speak with Adrianne about that, though, first) Send and evaluate proposals Use a venue-sourcing tool Our competitor recommended: ask Adrianne about her thoughts on this.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

caterer, decorator, entertainment) Landing sponsors Paying venue and vendor deposits Booking speakers and special guests Beginning/end of ticket sales Final guest count due date Color-code a team calendar or design a dry-erase to-do list to create a visual planning guide. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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

Eventtia

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Reach out to potential partners and influencers with a clear and enticing proposal. Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail. Initiate conversations.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

Bizzaboo

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers. Attendee, Speaker, Sponsors, and Partner Prep Checklist ☐ Determine sponsorship opportunities for your event. ☐ Create a list of potential sponsors that you want to include and send proposals.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

Bizzaboo

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers. Attendee, Speaker, Sponsors, and Partner Prep Checklist ☐ Determine sponsorship opportunities for your event. ☐ Create a list of potential sponsors that you want to include and send proposals.

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Welcome to the AV Audit

Endless Events

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! Does this labor include rehearsals? In additional notes be sure to add in who operates power, calls the show, managers the speakers. Also be sure to add important times like set-up, rehearsals, start-times, and breakdown. Look at the Labor Details.

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