by Terry Matthews-Lombardo | Jul 14, 2015 | 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...
by Geoff Woliner | Jul 7, 2015 | Guest Bloggers, Independent Meeting Planners, Small Business
A steady stream of clients is the lifeblood of any event planner’s business. Most event professionals go to great pains to ensure they have a crisp website, strong SEO presence and a robust network of referrals that keep things flowing. But that’s only one part of the...
by Geoff Woliner | Oct 13, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Independent Meeting Planners, Meeting Planning, Small Business
Relationships with clients are complex, tricky things. They’re very similar to the dynamic a teenager has with their parents. You love them, you hate them, you laugh with them, you fight with them, but ultimately, you depend on them. This wrinkle in the...
by Mary Adams | Sep 24, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Independent Meeting Planners, Meeting Planning, Small Business
I haven’t done it all; but I’ve seen a lot. I started my meeting and conference planning business in 2004 and have learned a tremendous amount along the way – some of it the hard way. Here are a few nuggets I share with you: How you treat people makes a difference. As...
by Geoff Woliner | Sep 16, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Independent Meeting Planners, Meeting Planning
We all know how crazy travelling can be these days. Unexpected delays, mishandling of luggage, scary, turbulent, white-knuckling rides…and that’s just the cab to the airport!Whether you’re going on a site visit or attending a conference you’ve...
by Geoff Woliner | Sep 3, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Independent Meeting Planners, Meeting Planning, On-Site Management
You’re asked to do a lot more with a lot less. “Deb, we need to bring that meal cost down to 37 cents per attendee. And the Red Roof Inn is running some great group deals. I think we can get 4 in a room this year.” The sound testing works perfectly....
