Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business. How all-in-one hotel sales software automates the sales process. To get a free trial or request a demo, contact us today.

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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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Rebecca Rose Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It probably is, but you just don’t realize it yet, and perhaps you’ve read one too many articles or social media posts advising you (incorrectly) how to prioritize the allocation of your wedding resources. The quality of final product rarely justified the investment to have a team onsite to document the wedding and edit the footage.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

The right system can streamline execution and post-event evaluation processes, too. From sending automated email/text notifications to auto-generating BEOs with data that has already been entered, automations are a powerful way to reduce time spent on manual processes. Included functionality varies, but some key benefits include: CRM.

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Planning Pod

JULY 22, 2024

Make sure it reflects the experience you intend to provide throughout the booking process. Social media: Actively participate on relevant social media platforms. And make sure the digital tools you’re using include e-signature options to facilitate a faster and more convenient agreement process.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 12, 2024

Review customer feedback: Analyze feedback forms, online reviews, and social media mentions to understand what resonates with your audience and identify areas for improvement. Most importantly, remember that identifying and understanding your target audience isn’t a one-time process. You should be milking it for all it’s worth.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Our comprehensive online wedding software enabled Brandee to streamline processes, simplify her workflows, serve her clients better and keep up with her quickly growing wedding planning business. Just to write a contract, I would watch him go through all these crazy processes,” she said. “I

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Add in the tedious process of jumping between multiple CRMs, applications, emails, files, printouts and physical folders to track client and event details, and things can quickly get overwhelming. Olivia found that disorganized processes not only added to the stress of the job but also increased the risk of missed details or payments.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Building out your processes and internal operations ahead of time is critical to generating revenue as you prepare to open your new venue. 2 – Devising a business plan makes the process of launching an event space business vastly smoother. It’s part of the planning process to consider this.”.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

From missed payments and complex registration systems, most event organizers spend endless hours following outdated processes that can lead to missed details, lost ticket sales, and miscommunication between the vendors, volunteers, attendees, and other event participants. The good news? There is a better way!

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Junebug Weddings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Streamlines Photo Sharing Traditionally, guests might share their photos through email, text, or social media posts. A wedding QR code gallery simplifies the process by providing a single link where all photos and videos can be uploaded. This way, you can share all of your highlights on social media the very next day.

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

I had a past client say that they had luck finding vendors also on social media group forums so definitely check into that! I made this ebook as an educational tool to assist with the wedding planning process, not to take the place of a wedding planner. This industry unfortunately doesn’t have a wedding police.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2020

Needless to say, this adds a social and interactive element back to your communications that emails, content marketing and social media posting simply can’t replicate. Runners Up – Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive are also solid options, especially if you use their document and spreadsheet tools.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

A smooth and efficient onboarding process builds trust and reduces stress during planning stages for both you and your clients, and ultimately ensures successful execution of their event. Informed clients are better equipped to participate and collaborate with you actively in the event planning process. Learn more today!

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2024

Documenting the right data for your event business Before you can effectively report on data to uncover business trends and opportunities, it is imperative to make sure you’re collecting the right information. Tools like customer surveys can really come in handy for documenting demographics as you qualify your leads.

Event Management 89

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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. FYI – Having these automations in place means that you no longer have to train new staff on all the follow-through required with manual processes.

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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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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Agree upon the KPIs to track the event’s performance, including customer footfall, social media mentions, number of sales, and more. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Event Social Profiles: Set up or adapt social media profiles for your event.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

For simplified organization, you can create profiles for each contact, including phone numbers, documents, and tags, for easy searching. In turn, you’ll streamline the planning process and make sure everyone knows what’s expected of them. You can even attach invoices and email exchanges to track your communications.

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Junebug Weddings

JULY 10, 2024

If you’re dreaming of an elopement, your planning process will look slightly different from those organizing a large traditional wedding. Having a well-defined budget will ensure you can prioritize what matters most to you and make informed choices throughout the planning process.

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Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Making sure that everything is setup Check-in Guest communication Managing unexpected problems and emergencies Speaker and guest support Social media and audience interaction Stage 5: Post-event duties Your event has finished, but it doesn’t stop here.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. No more time-consuming manual processes.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

From missed payments and complex registration systems, most event organizers spend endless hours following outdated processes that can lead to missed details, lost ticket sales, and miscommunication between the vendors, volunteers, attendees, and other event participants. The good news? There is a better way!

Event Planner 78

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business. How all-in-one hotel sales software automates the sales process. Solution: Integrated lead capture and hotel CRM tools.

Electronics 78

Electronics Management Floor Plan Catering 78

Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Business processes need to be maximally flexible and and easily repeatable – Because you don’t have lots of spare time to recreate things or enter lots of data. Payment processing – Easily collect credit card and ACH (bank transfer) payments online via our fully integrated payment partners Stripe, Square and PaySimple.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

By following this checklist, you can be sure to remember all the details necessary for a successful event, as well as keep track of the timelines surrounding the event planning process. Social media moderator. Social media. Create social media handles and build your audience. Marketing coordinator.

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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.

Event Management 78

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Provide engaged couples with an online experience that’s intuitive, user-friendly, and lets them feel in control of the planning process. We created the Client Portal tool to provide the optimal client experience from beginning to end in your event planning process. Task Management. Vision / Inspiration Boards. Invoices and Payments.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 29, 2023

Streamlining your communication and workflow through a CRM not only elevates your client experience and shortens the event planning process, but cultivates healthy client relationships. You can now choose to automatically notify any contact in your Planning Pod account about payment processing, document signatures , and more.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This guide aims to simplify the process by offering a step-by-step framework on how to identify the event planning platform that meets your requirements. These tools simplify the process of attendee sign-up and ticket purchasing, providing a user-friendly and efficient experience for event-goers.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Sales Documents & Tools (Proposals, Contracts, etc.). By integrating them together to streamline your processes and simplify how you manage your event data in real-time. Fits the way that your venue operates by not locking you into fixed processes. The result of this emphasis on streamlining and simplifying processes?

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It doesn’t have to be an overwhelming or daunting document; instead, consider it a guide to help business owners stay on track as they navigate the world of entrepreneurship. Start by describing your website and social media strategy to build an online presence. word-of-mouth marketing, referrals, digital marketing).

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal is, simply put, a comprehensive document that details every element of an event. When the event is going to be held, as well as the timeline of the event planning process. In this section, discuss the KPIs you are going to monitor throughout the event planning process and during post-event evaluation.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

AI technology can help with a wide range of event planning tasks, such as event schedule optimization and attendee follow-up, to simplify the process for event planners and organizers. Best AI tools for event professionals From automating repetitive tasks to managing attendee data, AI technology can completely transform your planning process.

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Eventtia

JUNE 13, 2023

By the end of this guide, you’d have learned about the following: How to identify the ideal audience for your event Crafting compelling event content that attracts potential attendees How to leverage various marketing channels to increase event attendance: social media marketing, email marketing, content marketing, etc.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Catering software has become one of the most popular ways to streamline operations among caterers, restaurants, hotels and event venues, and for good reason … because it enables venue and catering businesses to automate processes, create timesaving workflows and serve customers better with fewer staff. Key Advantages. Better Cater.

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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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