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The 5 Step Process for Managing Difficult Speakers

There is nothing more destructive to trying to put on a good event than difficult speakers. Short of your venue exploding the day before your event, anyways. We’ve all experienced it. From the big name keynote with a two page list of demands to the panel speaker that’s completely disorganized, handling difficult personalities comes with event management territory. Having a good strategy in place to manage your event speakers is critical. Here are some best practices that I’ve used in ...

Behind the Scenes of Event Planning, Tip 1: Meet with Vendors & Venues

Your event will only be as good as your management skills are behind the scenes, regardless of how great a host you may be. Don’t forget about the people who are actually putting your entire event planning into action on your behalf. Communication is definitely the key here and having everyone on the same page as to your ideas is crucial to ensure smooth running. Organise meeting time Always do yourself the favour of arranging sufficient meeting time with any ...

4 Important Tips to use when writing an Event Brief (RFP)

Writing an event brief or a request for proposal (RFP) is the first step in securing your vendors and also the first introduction they will have to your event. Outside of the basics (dates, venue and type of event) there are some key elements that you may not think to include or understand how important these can be in helping your potential vendors provide a more thorough and accurate proposal. Better proposals make sure you get everything you need and ...

4 Tips You Need To Read Before Hiring Your Next Vendor

Finding the right vendors for your event can be one of the biggest challenges in the planning process, especially if you are planning an event in a city you don’t live or work in. Hopefully a few of the following tips will help you navigate the waters a little easier and make sure you are getting everything you need from your vendor to make your event successful. Read the proposal I know you may be thinking that this is a ...