Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Unfortunately, these solutions – though assembled with the best of intentions – can quickly lead to costly process gaps, create unnecessary work redundancies and restrain growth and expansion for new event venues. Challenge: Managing processes and tools that take time and energy away from growing the business.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 3, 2020

Which brings me to the subject at hand … how can event venues, restaurants, hotels, event planners and event planning firms get some financial relief in these dark times. If you are a solo event planner, this is you.). Whew … so much for a “simple” process.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Does your hotel sales team struggle with imperfect event booking and planning tools and processes?

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

To stay ahead of the curve and be an innovator in events, don’t hesitate to think the same way technical engineers do. In this article, I’ll give a high-level overview of how different types of event technology trends serve event planners or businesses and apply to the entire life cycle of any event.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

A relatively simple sketch of where tables, chairs, stages, furniture and other items should be placed in an event room or space. And a basic planning tool in the toolbox of most any event planner or venue manager. But in reality, practically EVERYTHING depends on your event layout, like: How your event flows.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available. What is event management software? No more time-consuming manual processes.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. To streamline and automate processes on the day of the event.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

A corporate event planner looking to provide meals for an onsite training event will have one set of needs; a couple looking to feed their wedding guests (or looking for the right wedding venue or the right place to hold the reception) will have very different needs. Build Succinct Forms to Collect Your Interested Leads.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Booking calendars that make it easy to track bookings … and hard to double book events. Key Features of Planning Pod.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While many businesses understand that their events (both live and virtual) could be monetized, in practice, monetizing any event can be quite challenging if you don’t know where to start. If you are an event planner or a business seeking to generate revenue and turn a profit from your events, you’ve come to the right place.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Hundreds of articles have been written on attendee engagement and all the sundry ways to create an immersive attendee experience. Creatively employ event apps and virtual reality. “Couples envision a wedding or event with weed and consult with vendors and the venue about how to achieve their goals within the law.

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Planning Pod

JULY 1, 2024

Enter event insurance, which acts as a safety net to protect both your clients and your business. This article explores the different types of event insurance available, helping you understand how each policy can safeguard your clients and foster a secure environment for your business to thrive.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2020

Note: If you’re looking for tips on event tech beyond working remotely, here’s a good article on how to pick the best event technology for your business. We are recommending our own product Planning Pod because both we and our customers wholeheartedly believe in its power and capability to transform how you manage events.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

On top of reading articles like this one, we always recommend setting up a free trial of a platform so you can thoroughly assess the tools and if they meet your needs. We wrote this article to streamline this process for you, in classic Planning Pod-fashion. Are you an event planner looking for a platform?

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

However, if that’s the case, why do so many event and hospitality professionals stop trying to improve their sales processes once they get comfortable? The reason is simple … many of us feel like our current sales processes are working fine and that we simply don’t have the time to research and implement new techniques.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

You and your event collaborators – whether they be staff members, event planners, vendors, contractors or clients – will need to first settle on the event type (conference, trade show, banquet, reception, party, seminar, training, etc.) and scope of the event activities. But you get the idea.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

To help you get started with finding software to streamline your wedding planning business or venue, we wanted to provide a quick overview of the strengths of Aisle Planner, Honeybook, and Planning Pod as well as the pricing and intended audience of each. Easily collect payments with electronic invoices and online payment processing.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 10, 2022

FYI – Planning Pod can help you operate with fewer staff and service workers by automating processes, creating timesaving workflows and streamlining communications. Most venue managers, event planners, hoteliers and restaurateurs have already been adjusting their business plans on a weekly or monthly basis during the pandemic.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To be honest, determining the best event layouts or event setups isn’t rocket science, as there are basically 10-15 basic event layout designs that you can choose from that will fit the bill for 99% of the events that are produced (and we will discuss these in depth in this article). Maximize use of space.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Whether you’re brainstorming menu ideas for a birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, there’s no denying that amazing event catering and planning are central to the attendee experience. Easily track clients, agreements, and signatures Save time by creating event contracts and agreements with venue management software.

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Eventtia

AUGUST 3, 2022

Planning an event, whether big or small, can be a complicated process. From venue renting to entertainment and refreshments to transport links everything needs to be carefully organized to ensure your event is a success. What is event budgeting? Let’s say that you are planning a corporate event.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

We had to learn quickly how to do 3 or 4 events or weddings a week when we were used to doing just 1 or 2,” said Andrea. To add even more pressure, the event management software Andrea depended on was in the process of a buyout and transition as the full force of the pandemic hit the hospitality industry. The kicker?

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

Juggling two different tracks of events – in-house events that support their mission/audience base and private group events and rentals that help boost their revenue – can quickly become a cumbersome task that creates process gaps, continuity killers, collaboration conflict and more.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

If you run an event venue, you know that your business can’t afford to waste time and resources with inefficient manual processes and lengthy workarounds. Many venue and event managers find themselves buried in processes that prevent them from focusing on managing and growing their business.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Also, during the 2020 pandemic, investment firm Vista Equity Partners merged the Gather event management platform into Tripleseat and appears to be retiring Gather, so we will not be covering Gather in this article. By integrating them together to streamline your processes and simplify how you manage your event data in real-time.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

We built Planning Pod for busy event professionals and business owners who run event- and hospitality-related businesses of all sizes, including: Event planners Wedding planners Event management firms Event venues and spaces Small hotels, B&Bs and restaurants. Planning Pod. Who Is It For.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Others sound like they may be specific to a particular kind of function, event or venue. Or is there an ideal venue marketing plan template or process I should be using? HINT: This in-depth article on event marketing gives you powerful social marketing tips used by event planners that are also very effective for venues.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Many factors drive this growth, including the increasing use of technology in planning and executing events, the growing popularity of mobile event apps, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the events industry. When choosing an event management platform, integrations are a vital consideration.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Still, despite major advancements in technology and a growing expectation of instantaneous, online access, it’s not uncommon to find a catering company still relying on old-school paper and processes for their event management solution. Ready to learn more about the features and pricing of Planning Pod’s event management software?

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

Brella is an all-in-one solution offering a suite of tools for handling various aspects of event management: creating websites, managing registrations, attendee tracking, facilitating networking, and more. These features are delivered in a simple and intuitive interface, making it a favorite among many event planners.

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Eventtia

JUNE 26, 2024

With so many all-in-one event management platforms available today, selecting the best one for your company or organization has become a complex and time-consuming challenge. This article highlights the top Swapcard alternatives and competitors that are setting new industry standards.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

See unique event venues First of all, what is Eventbrite? An alternative solution for enjoying events: Peerspace What kind of event spaces does Peerspace have to offer? If you’re in the process of planning an event, perhaps you’ve heard of the event management site known as Eventbrite, and you’d like to know more.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available. What is event management software? No more time-consuming manual processes.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. To streamline and automate processes on the day of the event.

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Eventtia

JUNE 28, 2023

In recent years, event management software has revolutionized the way event planners and businesses plan, manage, organize, and execute events of different types and of all sizes: from simple virtual meetings to in-person trade shows and conferences to stadium concerts. Yet, which of the two is the better choice for you?

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