Budgeting & Cost Savings
How much risk are you willing to accept for your association, organization or company? [...] Read more
Union regulations vary from city to city, but understanding a venue’s guidelines will allow you to budget and reduce your organization’s liability to union grievances. [...] Read more
In the economic climate of the few years, measuring a return on investment has moved to the forefront every planner’s must-do list. [...] Read more
Save time and money the next time you contact a supplier about promotional products by having all the details in order. [...] Read more
We’re fresh out of a tumultuous 12 months. While economists, politicians and the more optimistic among the pundits are feeling the New Year’s spirit and cautiously sending out cheerier predictions, no one expects 2010 to ring in a real turnaround. [...] Read more
Many planners do not fully realize, nor adequately utilize, the services a CVB offers, many of which are free of charge. For planners who do not have adequate internal staff to assist with their meeting, or for non-profit or volunteer events that do not have full-time planning support, CVBs can become an extension of your team, saving you time and money. [...] Read more
Very few industries in the U.S. have escaped the recession unscathed, and the magazine industry is no exception. A number of high-profile titles have ceased publishing this year, while others have cut back on frequency and/or shifted to an online-only model to cut costs. [...] Read more
Planners face a new sense of urgency to validate the value and determine return-on-investment (ROI) for every program. [...] Read more
Hanging banners are fine, but they don’t have the power of interactive displays. [...] Read more
