Did that just happen?
We have all heard the horror stories of epic disasters that happen at events. Everything from having a hurricane take off a roof at a convention center to having a flood in the ballroom that destroys everything. Just remember these things when you are stressing about your appetizers not coming out on time or having issues with the rooming list.
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Emergency Event Plan
Today’s blog topic is a serious one and a topic that you would probably prefer to avoid. Unfortunately, in today’s world, we can’t avoid the need to have an Event Emergency Plan (EEP). You and your staff must know what to do if a fire breaks out,
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BOO
Contracts
Protection
Let’s be honest none of us are lawyers and most of us don’t have legal departments to review all of our contracts. Contracts (aka agreements) can be daunting, confusing,
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So last week we spoke about sponsorship, if you have been an ED or DD for a few years most of that information was probably not so new. So here are new ideas that you may not have seen/heard about to help you find a niche for your next influx of money.
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Are you looking to approach sponsors for your event? Are you doing it in a professional manner or are you just blind emailing and hoping it works? The most impactful way to get your point across is to make a customizable Sponsorship Prospectus.
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Décor
Everyone thinks they are an expert when it comes to décor and the feel of an event. Just because someone planned their wedding or Holiday Party it all of a sudden seems like they are an expert. Just remember that you have to put as much planning into how your event will look as you do to the marketing,
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Soliciting
In a previous post, we addressed how hosting a raffle or auction could generate ancillary income for your event. That being said a lot of people do not know how to go about getting items for these events. It seems like a daunting task that scares even the most hardened of Sponsorship Chairs.
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Thinking about a Raffle or Silent Auction?
Most galas and large special events have either a Raffle or Silent Auction component attached to it. Let’s be honest it is a wonderful way to add ancillary income to your event while not spending a ton of money on it!
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RFP (Request for Proposals)….what is it?
If you have ever planned an event and submitted an RFP you know it can be confusing. An RFP is nothing more than a Request for a Proposal from a hotel, CVB (Convention and Visitor Bureau), event space, or other vendors.
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