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What is a Chatbot and Why Should Event Planners Care?
Many of you are probably wondering ˜what is a chatbot?’ In short, it is a little popup window with a prompt when someone visits your site to chat with an agent, salesperson, or contact. Chatbots can be programmed to appear for certain users, at certain times, or on certain pages of a site – such…
Read MoreTaming Your Inbox: The Best Email Management Tips for Event Planners
It is estimated that 88 emails per day are received for business purposes. If you are an event planner, the number is probably higher. Learn how to manage your email the easy way and save some time with our tips for taming your email inbox. [Tweet “It is estimated that 88 emails per day are…
Read MoreMeeting Planning Software: Don’t Buy Without These 4 Features
Long gone are the days when event planning used to be done on word docs and excel spreadsheets “ or on paper before that! Today, we have so many options when it comes to meeting planning software it’s hard to keep up with. With the wealth of options, choosing the right event software can be daunting.…
Read MoreHow to Write a Winning Event Sponsorship Proposal
Today the competition for event sponsorship dollars is greater than ever. Event producers find themselves under immense pressure to creatively put together new and fresh sponsorship proposals. Standard packages can’t make the grade in today’s world. So, here are our ideas for truly stand-out sponsorship proposals. But first let’s cover the basics, shall we? How…
Read MoreFeature – Event Proposal Software
Event proposal software Win more business with personalized proposals. Sign up free With Social Tables’ event proposal software… Showcase Your Space Showcase photos, floor-plans, layouts, room descriptions, menus, pricing, and timelines. Promote Amenities Easily emphasize benefits such as F&B, custom services, discounts and amenities. Work Together Collaborate and build together in real time. Easy to…
Read MoreBuilding an Event Planning Website? 5 Things You Need Before Launch
Every event planner needs an event planning website. Whether you are a small business owner that has grown organically or an already established planner”potential clients will be looking for you online. If you don’t have an event planning website yet you are missing out on some potentially awesome clients! Here are the essential things your…
Read More10 Dallas Event Venues to Impress Even the Choosiest of Clients
Fun fact: Dallas is the ninth biggest city in the United States. And it’s quickly becoming one of the top destinations for conferences and conventions. If you are going to hold a great event, you need a great venue. Here are ten of the best Dallas event venues that even your pickiest clients will love.…
Read MoreHow Do I Get into Event Planning? 5 Ways to Kickstart Your Events Career
Just as there isn’t one route to a great event, there isn’t a single tried and true path that magically leads to a career in event planning. This is a field that thrives on ingenuity, creativity, and constant reinvention. Still, there are smart steps to take to begin the journey, build skills, and make a…
Read MoreHotel Room Blocks: Everything Event Planners Need to Know
Room blocks are an often-overlooked yet essential piece to the event-planning puzzle. Reserving a room block, or a set amount of rooms for guests is not only a convenient solution for accommodations but is also a courtesy for busy guests who are planning to travel for an event. Whether it’s a wedding, a business conference,…
Read More6 Secrets to Getting an Event RFP You Can Actually Use
As event planners, we’re in luck: When it comes to venue sourcing, the market is moving from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market. However, that means we have more responsibility. If we want to build great relationships with venues, we need to submit strong event RFPs to venues. [Tweet “Venue supply growth is expected…
Read More7 Tips for Crafting a Winning Event Award Submission
Winning awards helps boost your brand recognition, confirms your expertise, and contributes to your overall credibility as an industry leader. As added benefits, event award recognition can grow your revenue and even increase morale among your staff! Follow my top tips for successfully crafting event award submissions below. [Tweet “Awards boost brand recognition, confirm your…
Read MoreThe 6 Must-Have Event Planning Skills You Need for Career Success
Being an event planner is both a rewarding job and rated to be one of the most stressful in the world. So when it comes to securing a successful path through the events industry, you’re going to need a diverse set of baseline event planning skills to help you. Here are the six event planning…
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