Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you’re an event planner or other event professional who has ever wondered what a BEO is or why event pros need them, keep reading. “BEO” is an acronym for “Banquet Event Order” – but these event management documents are essential even if you don’t plan banquet-style events.

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The Road to Marriage

OCTOBER 26, 2023

” As a corporate event planner, Christine is conscientious, organized, and resourceful. Although she’s certainly experienced enough to plan her own wedding, she’s also savvy enough to know why having a great wedding planner is so important.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Planning an event can be time-consuming, especially if you’re in charge of catering for a large crowd. 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.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

Event layouts may seem like the most ordinary of things. 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. Here are two examples.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 25, 2020

When it comes to planning a wedding or gala, deciding how and where to seat your guests can be one of the hardest tasks, but it can also play a big role in how much fun you and your guests have. Event planners are like the orchestrator of the party, which includes knowing when, where and how to mesh people together.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

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. source: Spotio ).

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The Road to Marriage

JULY 1, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, professional wedding planning (and event coordination) is about so much more than managing the wedding day. Designing floor plans – there are so many things to do. Your planner or coordinator is like your wedding’s project manager. Vetting vendors. Creating checklists.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Technology is the key to any successful hybrid event. A hybrid event, as we know, is a combination of a live, in-person event and a virtual event, and technology is important in bridging the live and virtual components, as well as facilitating the delivery of virtual components to the virtual audience.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 1, 2020

With that said, this video gives you 3 great idea on how to get started creating an event layout. For starters, events with 50 or more attendees on your guest list should ALWAYS have an event floor plan so you know exactly how every item should be laid out and how your seating arrangement should flow.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. We just got to a point where we needed something more professional.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Integration is a hot term that won’t be dying down anytime soon in the event industry when it comes to attendee engagement. As more and more attendees rely on their mobile devices at events for information and communications, event organizers have been compelled to integrate the live event experience with the online experience.

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The Road to Marriage

JUNE 30, 2023

What I mean by this is that my job is to ensure all of the plans we’ve made together – whether you’re a full-service or event management couple – come to fruition. I take charge Given your wedding day is a once in a lifetime event, there are certain moments you AND your parents won’t want to miss.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Shaun Gray, owner of Shaun Gray Events , is a perfect example of what to do when it comes to social. With more than a decade of wedding and event planning experience, Shaun freely shares his wealth of knowledge in short-form videos on TikTok , helping couples around the world plan for their big day.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Summary: Learn about the top event floor plan software applications used by event professionals. Understand what to look for in these event design tools. Event floor plan designs have been a fact of life in the events industry for decades, and for a few good reasons.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. Floor plans. All the nitty-gritty details.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. 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. Planning Pod can help.

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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.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

While how you plan your wedding is ultimately your decision, we do recommend that you book one venue to serve as your wedding ceremony and wedding reception space. You can use our platform to connect you with spaces that have modular setups and therefore designed for hosting multi-faceted events, like weddings.

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Peerspace

APRIL 21, 2024

See unique event venues Establish your venue requirements Start your search with the right event database How to use Peerspace to find the perfect venue for you Figure out your goals for the event Factors to consider before booking the venue The final step: book your favorite venue Wondering how to book a venue for an upcoming event or project?

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

Running a non-profit event space like a museum, library or historic venue (or even an indoor/outdoor venue like a zoo or botanical garden) requires a bit more organization than the typical venue. They also boast a large event space and a full race track. Each year, the museum hosts up to 400 in-house and private events.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Events play a crucial role in building strong connections between brands, their consumers and suppliers. For example, a luxury retail brand can improve its image and market presence by inviting VIP guests and influencers to an international event. However, that’s impossible without using hospitality platforms for events.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Whatever the reason, starting a wedding venue can be a great choice to shift your career and improve your financial portfolio–but getting an event venue up and running isn’t always easy. One of the things Andrea and Monique have in common is that they both use Planning Pod to manage and run their wedding venue business.

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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. Every rental that comes in, every dollar that we make, whether it’s running events or renting out our venue or decor, it all goes back into the community,” said Dianne. “So

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Although there are quite a few similarities between our event and client management software and those business management software solutions, there are many differences that are important to consider as you shop for a small business solution that’s the right fit for you. Task & Project Management. Planning Pod.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

When wedding planners and/or wedding venues are considering using our software, they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors … that is, Planning Pod vs Aisle Planner vs Honeybook. Task & Project Management. Files & Note Management. Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Planning Pod.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

As the rug was pulled out from under global society, venues and event businesses of every kind suffered and were forced to close their doors. Andrea Vallencourt was brand new to the events industry in 2019…and got hit with the COVID-19 pandemic in her second year of business. Forget about growth – staying open was hard enough.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As CEO and co-founder of Planning Pod, I’m glad these venue owners, managers and staff are asking questions like these to make sure they choose the right platform that best fits their needs. Sign up for a free trial and demo of Planning Pod. Event Booking Management + Calendar. Event Booking Management + Calendar.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. 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. 1 – Planning Pod.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you work in the event planning industry and have to configure and collect event registrations and ticket sales via online forms, you know how quickly things can get complicated and chaotic. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about creating, collecting and managing online event registration forms.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. Here’s how to plan greener events for a more sustainable future. How do you plan a sustainable event?

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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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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you work in the event planning industry and have to configure and collect registrations and ticket sales via online forms, you know how quickly things can get complicated and chaotic. Planning Pod’s forms builder and event registration software make creating smooth and intuitive registration and ticketing workflows easy.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2022

Creating a hybrid event plan in 2020 is an essential process—the way events are delivered now has changed dramatically, and companies need to adapt. The world has moved largely online—as a result, the need for in-person events has plummeted. You need to start with a solid hybrid event plan. Floor plans.

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Peerspace

APRIL 21, 2024

Answered Event venues on Peerspace typically cost $60 — $220 per hour. See unique event venues Event planning can be an overwhelming endeavor. Sure, there’s a vast array of apps and websites for event planners. Check them out and get your event up and running brilliantly. Let’s check them out!

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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