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If Timing is Everything…

Of course you would like to plan the meeting for a time that fits your schedule and when the rates are the lowest – you do have a budget to beat just like everyone else. But you need to keep in mind the reasons your attendees are coming and what has an impact on these reasons. Knowing your audience and what makes them tick just a little can go a long way in timing your meeting perfectly. Check out some good questions to ask early in the planning stages to time your meeting right.

Why Does Location, Location, Location Mean So Much?

Las Vegas. Orlando. San Francisco. New York City. Many cities offer their own unique benefits to hosting a meeting. Even smaller cities like Saratoga Springs NY are now becoming viable options. So how do you make the best decision for a location for your next event? Your search should involve more than just picking the hip city of the day. You need to think about what specific cities AND venues will help achieve the specific meeting goals. This involves some research and good question asking. But when this legwork is done properly and in a timely manner, you will remove some of the headaches that await many event planners as the meeting draws near. Here is more on how to choose a great location for your next conference.

Don’t Forget to Have a Clear Goal

You know that it is critical for any meeting or convention to be productive. The first step towards this is to decide what you want to accomplish at the meeting. With this, you can then decide who will be involved and what will be discussed, and then develop a structure for the meeting. Without this, all control over the outcome is lost. For more tips on getting results from a meeting and convention read this.

If a Tree Falls in a Forest…

Want to make sure that your next conference makes a loud noise? You’ll need to start planning now to maximize attendance at your next event. Finding out why your audience attended previous events is critical to building an event that benefits both meeting planners and attendees. You’ll also want to make registering for the meeting as easy as possible so it doesn’t become a barrier. These two steps are just the starting point for ensuring your next conference makes a loud noise. Check out more quality tips for maximizing attendance at your next event.

Did You Know That 93% of Communication is Done Outside of the Spoken Word?

One of the primary reasons for holding a meeting or convention is to facilitate discussion in a face to face manner. The importance of face to face exchanges, and lack of time restrictions on them, cannot be underestimated. Meetings and conventions break people away from the office environment and its time restrictions. Whether an industry wide gathering, or an intimate retreat, meetings and conventions provide a very productive and crucial function. Read more on the importance of face to face meetings.

When Your Head And Heart Disagree

As a seasoned meeting planner you are already familiar with many instances when it’s proper (if not expected) to comp an attendee at your events. Planning for this is simple. But what about the situations which arise that cause you to think about offering comps to otherwise normal attendees. Bottom line says 'no'. Your heart says 'yes'. By keeping current customers happy you can sometimes make both sides happy. Learn more about what to keep in mind when deciding to comp at a conference.

Expecting Some Guests From Abroad?

If you are looking into hosting a conference in the US that includes attendees from outside North America, it’s time to relax and take a deep breath. It isn’t as daunting a task at it may appear, and there are many people and organizations waiting to help you. With the proper planning, timing and creative assistance you can put on a fantastic event. Read more tips on hosting an international meeting in the US..

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