by Terry Matthews-Lombardo | Nov 11, 2020 | 2020 Blogs, Guest Bloggers, Independent Meeting Planners, Meeting Planning, Small Business
Are we really having this discussion? Yes, based on how 2020 has been progressing thus far, apparently we are. Let’s face it, we’re all in some level of shock and awe over the daily/hourly/moment-to-moment announcements coming out of everywhere so best if we share...
by Terry Matthews-Lombardo | Jun 6, 2019 | Archived Posts, Guest Bloggers, Independent Meeting Planners, Meeting Planning, On-Site Management, Small Business
It was enacted in May 2018 but to this day there is still a whole lot of ‘head scratching’ going on over the GDPR. Why? For starters, because it is generally thought of as a European problem since it was a rule put into force by the European Union. But don’t be...
by Terry Matthews-Lombardo | Oct 13, 2017 | Archived Posts, Guest Bloggers, On-Site Management
Professional event planners are used to showing up for work in hotels and convention centers, but as an industry veteran I’m here to tell you that I no longer raise an eyebrow when asked to show up at just about any venue that can host a meeting or event. A case in...
by Terry Matthews-Lombardo | Mar 25, 2016 | Archived Posts, Guest Bloggers, Independent Meeting Planners, On-Site Management, Small Business
Have you ever been asked to bus the tables at an event you’re working, empty the trash cans, or load boxes into a client’s car? I have. Was it in the job description? Of course not, at least not for the Onsite Meeting Planner that was needed for that particular...
by Terry Matthews-Lombardo | Jul 14, 2015 | Archived Posts, Guest Bloggers, Independent Meeting Planners, On-Site Management
If you’re new to temporary or On Site Management (OSM) work, you might think that working a few hours at a dinner program in a fancy restaurant is an easy-peasy assignment. And sometimes they can be, but other times, watch out! When you work a number of these...