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The calendars are locked in and your budgets are approved, so what's next? The answer shouldn't be a scramble. If you are still hiring your event staff for the year, or your duties are already piling up, BizziEvents can help. Rather than spending hours on Google, searching for your next venue, we can do it for you. Rather than spending days chasing RSVP confirmations, we can do it for you. Imagine if you could start your year by getting suppot on some of the most time intensive work. What would that mean for your event? Get in touch with us today to find out how BizziEvents is helping corporate event planners. https://lnkd.in/gXxazZD6

📣 Block full? Deadline looming? Secure attribution with Ripe Group Overflow Services! We recently announced our Group Housing Services, but did you know Ripe also offers Group Overflow Services? Streamline booking for attendees and maximize room pickup, even with full blocks or tight deadlines. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gisaAsRC #eventmarketing #meetingsevents #conferences #traveltech #lodgingsoftware

One of the weirdest things to me in the Meetings & Event space, is that there is no way and nowhere to log in to see your booking status, after you've booked. Everywhere else. EVERWHERE. Even when I'm buying socks, I can log in and see the status. "Wow, my socks are in Krakow now, neat." And truly it matters a lot less than with Meetings & Events. Meetings & Events are much more complex. There are so many moving parts. And these are moved. Over e-mail 😑 So some bookers end up with up to 100's of e-mails to sift through, and then they have to go full Sherlock, and figure out if everything is as it should be. Instead of just being able to log in and see their booking status. What is ordered. When is it delivered. What have we agreed on. One screen. Always updated. A proper digital guest experience. At Crowdbook, we're doing something about this. To help both the booker and the venue. Stay tuned for big feature launch on April 1st 😎

If you wanna know the God’s honest truth, I hate event planning. 🙅♂️ Sourcing venues. 🕵️♂️ Keeping pricing straight. 💸 Waiting for callbacks from a list of vendors I shouldn’t have to chase. 📞 Updating the website with an address only to find it’s still wrong. 🌐 Checking for nuts in granola bars and the myriad of pitfalls I hadn’t thought of. 🥜🤦♂️ Just typing out that list, it’s self-evident that Bookable Speakers isn’t for my own jollies. It’s a lot of work, and it’s not even work I enjoy. Funny, though, when you’re doing something un-fun and still feel compelled to keep doing it, there is a high likelihood that un-fun thing is a calling. 😅 I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I am a mission-preneur. 🚀 My brother, Vince Poscente quite rightly calls Bookable Speakers a movement. This week, I described it to Tasha Moffitt Wahl as a cross between Woodstock and a C-suite mastermind for Speakers. I have three spots for the event this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. I have more Bureau agents and managers than I ever dreamed would say YES to coming as Experts in Residence. This meant I opened up to a bigger venue to accommodate more speakers, and wouldn’t ya know, I found a bigger venue (with five days to spare). 🎉👥 If you’re an established speaker and think this is for you, let’s connect. Take the eligibility assessment here: https://lnkd.in/guMn44KR 🚀🔍 #bookablespeakers #prospeaker #eventprof #webelieveinbetter

Late registrations may be a nightmare for planners, but according to a new survey from Business Events Solutions by Maritz, late event registration actually translates into more money and a higher spend for the event. Click the link below to learn more about this latest discover and more insights from Maritz's new Registration Insights Report: https://lnkd.in/gesaqzjH #eventmanagement #eventregistration #eventprofs #survey #surveyinsights #maritz #businessevents #meetings #meetingprofs #meetingsandevents #meetingplanner #eventplanner

To kick off 2024, we wanted to share a short backstory on FanGo... 💙 FanGo’s founders are lifelong friends who share a deep love for attending events. A theme common to many events was the outrageous length of time taken to book tickets and purchase refreshments. But that wasn't the only issue they encountered. The laborious process of pre-ordering food and drinks before events was equally frustrating. Imagine having to write down your orders on paper forms, only to then fax them to the venues! As you can probably guess, those forms often ended up going missing and orders vanished into thin air... These experiences served as a catalyst for our founders to seek a solution that would revolutionise the events industry. They envisioned a way to enhance the efficiency of booking tickets and pre-ordering refreshments and thus, FanGo was born. Today, the FanGo team is at the forefront of events management software, specialising in ticket bookings, weddings, meeting room sales, pre-orders and pre-payment solutions. We're dedicated to designing and developing bespoke systems for clients all across the UK, making events smoother and more enjoyable for everyone involved 🚀🎉 P.s. the picture is of 9 year old Greg and Joe preparing for an epic water fight! They haven't changed much have they?  #FanGoStory #HospitalityIndustry #Events #EventManagement #BespokeSoftware

A solution to a problem, just when you need it … Now! Corporate Christmas events, corporate gifts, it’s all out there. Time tight. Yep! But 2024 events are still needing to happen. Tick that box. Send over the brief but say, tell, let me know when you'll be ready to look at venue options. Here’s the brief, here’s what we need but don’t trouble me now. Send me over venue options the third week in January, the second week in February, just not now. Send the brief now, it’s off your desk, off your tick list, taken care of but not in your face. Got you! Completely get it. Send it over, get it off your list, relax, breath!!! #meetings #conference #conferences #event #corporateevents #personalassistant #executiveassistant #humanresources #interculturalcommunication #gettingthingsdone

🟣 Planning an event? Ensure it's a success with these tips: ✨ 1️⃣ Plan Ahead 🗓️: Create a detailed schedule and task list beforehand. 2️⃣ Talk Clearly 🗣️: Maintain clear communication to keep everyone on the same page. 3️⃣ Be Ready for Surprises 🔄: Anticipate challenges and have a backup plan in place. 4️⃣ Share the Work 🤝: Distribute tasks to avoid stress and ensure your event goes smoothly. ...And don’t forget number 5: 5️⃣ Get some outside help! Reservations 2000 can assist you in finding the perfect venue and managing every aspect of your event. Drop us a message here to learn more. #EventPlanning #EventTips #VenueFinding #EventManagement #Reservations2000

🟣 Planning your event can be a stressful time on the lead up💡 🟣 Reservations 2000 know the importance of this & how we can support you💡 #eventplanning #eventprofs #management

Elevate Your Corporate Events: Essential Hosting Tips Hosting a standout corporate event is an art. Here are quick, actionable dos and don'ts from my 20+ years in the field: DOs: Start Strong: Kick off with an energizing walk-on song for each speaker to set a dynamic tone. Interactive: Use interactive elements and humor to keep engagement high throughout. Choose a Comedic Host: A host with a knack for comedy can seamlessly blend professionalism with entertainment, keeping the mood light and lively. DON'Ts: Overcrowd the Agenda: Less is more. An overloaded schedule can overwhelm your audience. Ignore Comfort: Attendee comfort is key to maintaining focus and enjoyment. Skip Feedback: Post-event insights are invaluable for refining future events. A successful corporate event balances content with entertainment, ensuring every attendee leaves with memorable experiences. What's your top tip for corporate event hosting? #CorporateEvents #EventPlanning #HostingTips