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25 Powerful Event Sales Techniques for Venues and Planners

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If you are somehow engaged in event sales – whether as a salesperson, business owner or manager in the hospitality and events industry – you already know that establishing successful sales practices and habits is the #1 way to grow revenues for private, group and in-person events. Sales Tools and Materials Tips.

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Best Catering Software of 2022 – Reviews of Top Solutions & CRMs

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Whether you offer on-site or off-site catering, dropoff or pickup, Planning Pod’s comprehensive catering software solution is trusted by 20,000+ hospitality, food services and event professionals because it…. Planning Pod simplifies serving customers and landing more leads.

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How to start a wedding venue: Tips from two wedding industry experts

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Monique Jeffrey, CSEP/VP of Operations, Bramble Hospitality. Monique has spent the last 10 years as a certified special events professional (CSEP) and the VP of Operations with Bramble Hospitality, helping them run, manage, and grow their two wedding venues, Willowdale Estate and Briar Barn Inn. Leverage social media.

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How To Start A Catering Business In 2024

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Start by describing your website and social media strategy to build an online presence. Build strong client relationships Just like any hospitality industry, your clients’ satisfaction is the key to your success. word-of-mouth marketing, referrals, digital marketing).

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Wedding venue management software: How we saved Hidden Barn Venue from spreadsheet paralysis and saved them 62 hours a month

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Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools. In addition to her position as a wedding planner at Hidden Barn Venue, she also holds down a full-time day job as a project manager at a local hospital, where her focus is on organization. “I’m

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How To Create a Budget for Your Next Event

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As guest lists reach the tens of thousands, for example, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), things can get quite difficult. When it comes down to it, the most important expenses to factor into your event’s budget are the venue and hospitality. You will want to consider: Graphic design for event signage and social media.

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How the events, hospitality and restaurant industry can tackle labor shortages with technology

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This has especially been the case for businesses in the events, hospitality and restaurant industries, which have suffered much more than others when it comes to staffing shortages and employee retention for both management and service workers. Another says that 59% of hospitality and food service staff won’t be coming back.