{"id":366,"date":"2024-04-09T22:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T22:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=366"},"modified":"2024-04-09T22:00:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T22:00:07","slug":"business-event-planning-now-that-moneys-tight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/business-event-planning-now-that-moneys-tight\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Event Planning \u2013 Now That Money\u2019s Tight\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d15374f6d4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d15374f6d4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/business-event-planning-now-that-moneys-tight\/#Business_Event_Planning_%E2%80%93_Falling_Budget_vs_Rising_Expectations\" title=\"Business Event Planning \u2013 Falling Budget vs. Rising Expectations\">Business Event Planning \u2013 Falling Budget vs. Rising Expectations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/business-event-planning-now-that-moneys-tight\/#Business_Event_Planning_%E2%80%93_Saving_Money_is_Not_a_Fantasy\" title=\"Business Event Planning \u2013 Saving Money is Not a Fantasy!\">Business Event Planning \u2013 Saving Money is Not a Fantasy!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/business-event-planning-now-that-moneys-tight\/#Business_Event_Planning_%E2%80%93_Small_Changes_Can_Make_a_Big_Difference\" title=\"Business Event Planning \u2013 Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference\">Business Event Planning \u2013 Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/business-event-planning-now-that-moneys-tight\/#In_todays_tight_financial_climate_a_streamlined_cost_effective_business_event_is_even_more_impressive_to_our_clients_and_ultimately_their_bottom_line\" title=\"In today\u2019s tight financial climate, a streamlined, cost effective business event is even more impressive to our clients and ultimately, their bottom line.\">In today\u2019s tight financial climate, a streamlined, cost effective business event is even more impressive to our clients and ultimately, their bottom line.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>You want to make your meeting stand out. It\u2019s your job. It`s what you do, wowing your attendees and create an outstanding event that will be remembered. You\u2019ve done it (what feels like) a thousand times before. But now your client wants you to create an amazing event with about 70% of your previous budget. And just because you may not have all of the bells and whistle (and money) of past events, it doesn\u2019t mean your event should be anything less than fabulous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Event_Planning_%E2%80%93_Falling_Budget_vs_Rising_Expectations\"><\/span>Business Event Planning \u2013 Falling Budget vs. Rising Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your clients know your budget restrictions will present some challenges. But that doesn\u2019t mean they won`t have the same expectations as they\u2019ve had with previous programs. And your attendees won\u2019t really notice the little details that we generally agonize and stress over. What they\u2019re looking for is a relevant and well organized meeting at a business appropriate venue. And it`s up to you to make it happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Event_Planning_%E2%80%93_Saving_Money_is_Not_a_Fantasy\"><\/span>Business Event Planning \u2013 Saving Money is Not a Fantasy!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First plan of attack, your budget. Know it and stick to it! Microsoft Office has some free, down-loadable event budget templates to help keep you on track. When you know precisely what you\u2019re allocated for each component of your event, it helps you prioritize what is essential to your event and what isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Negotiate. Everyone, venues and suppliers included, is trying to increase business. And sometimes the first price or deal that you\u2019re offered may not be the best one. So ask up front what they can do for you and shop around. But remember to keep your expectations realistic. Because as much as a vendor wants your business, it has to be beneficial for them too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is always some wiggle room in food and beverage. Now don`t starve your delegates (there\u2019s nothing worse than having too little food) but take a realistic look at your menus. Don`t over order for buffets and food stations (does each delegate really need three muffins at the morning break?) A cocktail party with passed hors d\u2019\u0153uvres is far more cost effective than a sit down dinner. Pitchers of ice water and lemon can actually go a long way in saving money and is a far more environmentally friendly option than bottle water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Event_Planning_%E2%80%93_Small_Changes_Can_Make_a_Big_Difference\"><\/span>Business Event Planning \u2013 Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may seem like a few insignificant modifications won\u2019t affect your bottom line. But collectively, all of those small changes can save you enough money to make even the most budget conscious clients happy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_todays_tight_financial_climate_a_streamlined_cost_effective_business_event_is_even_more_impressive_to_our_clients_and_ultimately_their_bottom_line\"><\/span>In today\u2019s tight financial climate, a streamlined, cost effective business event is even more impressive to our clients and ultimately, their bottom line.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You want to make your meeting stand out. It\u2019s your job. It`s what you do, wowing your attendees and create an outstanding event that will be remembered. 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