Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

International event planning outside your home country is highly likely to take you outside of your comfort zone. Especially when it’s your first time. While the challenge can be exciting it can also be daunting if not downright scary. Let’s face it, even the most accomplished and experienced planner can find it difficult to deal with the social, cultural and legal barriers that would simply not occur at home.

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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Sales management, sales leadership and sales presidency require special diligence this time of year. Actions taken now will assure successful sales results in the coming year. In order to transition smoothly, here are 7 sales management steps that should be completed before the end of the year.

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A Sales Guy

DECEMBER 15, 2016

ABM, Account Based Marketing, we’ve all heard about it. (If you haven’t go here and get caught up, quickly). It’s the new big thing. Or maybe it’s not. Well, it kinda is. Let me put it this way. ABM is a legitimate element of a 21st Century selling organization. No, you shouldn’t rely on it. No, it’s not a silver bullet.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

No matter your role in the event world, the industry is defined by relationships. In fact, Keith Ferazzi, author of my favorite book, Never Eat Alone , put it best, “Your network is your net worth.” “Your network is your net worth.” Click To Tweet. As you evaluate marketing and promotional strategies for your event planning business, it is essential to carve out time to consider your partnership marketing strategies, A.K.A. your approach to building and maintaining relati

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Increasingly event planners are expanding their businesses by offering design services. They do, of course, go together like peanut butter and jelly! Together, good design and coordinated planning come together to make a clients dream event real – from the color scheme to the timeline. However, finding a balance between design, coordination and execution can take some fine-tuning to ensure that the event process runs like a well-oiled machine.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Increasingly event participants are asking for organic, locally sourced food & beverages. Still, one main concern most businesses have about sourcing food locally is the cost. Here are our 5 ways to save when incorporating small business into your purchase orders. Be Consistent. Think about your daily schedule. There is some level of consistency which allows you to think about your day, week, or month with some degree of predictability — your salary for example.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

It’s inevitable. If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ve probably had to deal with an event you were forced to cancel. So, whether it’s hurricanes, insane traffic, or an alien invasion – here are 3 crucial steps to take to recover from an event cancellation. Evaluate the Reason for Cancellation. Once you hear the bad news, it is essential for you to determine why exactly it was canceled.

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