Here’s a new meeting planning tip for you - this comes from Londa Barber, Conference Planner for the California Department of Education in Sacramento, who just won our October Stellar Tip Contest…

Saving on Conference Supplies

“When ordering flipchart packages for more than one day, only pay for the pens and paper the first day, easels only on additional days. This can add up if you have 25 breakout sessions. The marking pens and chart paper can be taken home at the end of the conference too. Not many people know they are yours to keep! ”

How do you save on your conference supplies?  Be sure to check out the Stellar Tip Archives for more helpful tips.

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Here’s a new meeting planning tip for you - this comes from Dawn Scrofano, Chapter Services Manager for ACEP in Irving, Texas, who just won our September Stellar Tip Contest…

F&B Budgeting

“If you’re on a tight budget for your meals, talk to your banquet manager about piggy backing onto another groups menus.”

How do you save on your food and beverage? Be sure to check out the Stellar Tip Archives for more great ideas.

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Keeping it simple today -

What incentives are you offering members to keep them coming to your meetings in an uncertain economy where travel costs are increasing?

Here’s a new meeting planning tip for you - this comes from Jennifer Winn of Winn Events, who just won our May Stellar Tip Contest…

Client Contracts

“A good contract with your client can take the guesswork out of planning your meeting. It makes the planning experience better for both the client and you as the planner because the questions are answered from the start as to who is responsible for what. It covers you if the event is cancelled or the client needs to cancel your services. The contract outlines your payment terms so you can hold the client to them.”

Do you agree with Jennifer? What do you always include in your contracts with clients?

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