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. We weren’t bringing in more business because we were spending too much time managing the business.”.

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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. 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. Everything was a struggle.”.

Event Management 148

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Certified Wedding Planner Society

JULY 18, 2024

From selecting the perfect venue to coordinating countless details, the process can be overwhelming. Expertise and Experience Certified Wedding Planners have undergone rigorous training and certification processes to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan flawless events.

Problem Solving 260

Problem Solving Wedding Planner Engagement Vendor 260

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. Your planner or coordinator is like your wedding’s project manager. Remember: My job is to handle the wedding planning logistics and behind-the-scenes processes. Vetting vendors.

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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 7, 2024

Event management is more than just planning events; it’s about creating memorable, engaging experiences that align with an organization’s goals. In this article, we’ll dive into the core aspects of event management, practical strategies, and the latest technology solutions shaping the future of events. What is Event Management?

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Event Management Management Scheduling Engagement 118

Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 22, 2024

Certification Ensures Comprehensive Knowledge While anyone can call themselves a wedding planner, not everyone has the comprehensive knowledge required to successfully manage the complexities of a wedding. This training equips them with the skills needed to handle the unexpected challenges that inevitably arise during the planning process.

Wedding Planning 260

Wedding Planning Education Social Media Wedding Planner 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

JULY 30, 2024

Achieving this distinction is an honor and I want to thank Laurie Hartwell for her leadership of the CWPS and for her personal encouragement and support throughout the Master Certification process. Life and business as a Master Certified Planner is Simply Abundant!

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Planning an event can be exhilarating, but when it comes to logistics like payment processing, it can start to feel overwhelming. With so many online payment tools available to choose from, how can you choose the best event payment processing tool for your business? What are event payment processing systems?

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Certified Wedding Planner Society

MARCH 5, 2024

Other people’s opinions will come into play throughout the whole planning process, and educating couples on how to stick to their must-have and nice-to-haves is also a crucial part of prioritizing. Encourage them to prioritize their budget accordingly, allocating more funds to the aspects of the wedding that are most important to them.

Wedding Budget 260

Wedding Budget Education Consulting Vendor 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

From selecting the perfect venue and coordinating with top-tier vendors to designing exquisite décor and managing all logistics, NXT LVL Weddings & Events ensures a seamless and stress-free planning process.

Wedding Planner 260

Wedding Planner Vendor Management Procession 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 13, 2024

From vendor management and budgeting to understanding cultural traditions and navigating complex logistics, certified planners are equipped with the knowledge needed to handle any challenge. Their certification process often includes scenarios that test their problem-solving abilities, ensuring they are prepared for any situation.

Problem Solving 260

Problem Solving Vendor Management Communication Wedding Planner 260

Certified Wedding Planner Society

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

At Marie Nicole Weddings and Elopements, our mission is to make the planning process smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. Our Services: We specialize in two main areas to cater to your needs: Full-Service Wedding Planning: From start to finish, we manage all aspects of your wedding, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision.

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Wedding Planner Management Procession Celebrant 260

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To help you better understand the transition process and make the best decision for your business, we spoke to Ericka O’Campo, Manager of Customer Operations at Planning Pod. In this article, Ericka will walk us through what it takes to make the switch from your current CRM tool to a new event management system.

Event Management 88

Event Management Management Problem Solving Procession 88

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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Event Management Management Procession Vendor 96

Certified Wedding Planner Society

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We have the knowledge to handle every aspect of the planning process, from venue selection and vendor management to budgeting and timeline creation. About Cloud 9 Events : At Cloud 9 Events, we go above and beyond to ensure that every wedding or special event is a success.

Wedding Planner 260

Wedding Planner Vendor Management Collaboration Event Planner 260

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Much to your chagrin, an unexpectedly large processing fee shows up in your account activity. ACH payments are processed in batches, so they take longer to complete than credit card payments. ACH transactions are processed through the NACHA (National Automated Clearing House Association) network. What is that?”

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Procession Finance Installation Electronics 88

CWP Society

AUGUST 15, 2024

Wedding planning is an exciting yet complex process, filled with countless decisions, emotions, and details to manage. Ultimately, the couple is always in charge, with the planner facilitating the process to make it smooth and enjoyable.

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Wedding Planner Collaboration Management Vendor 195

Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Event management. It’s a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but beyond the literal meaning of just managing events, what exactly does it entail? There’s a lot to cover, which is why, in this article, we’re going to walk you through the key concepts of event management, showing you how they can be applied directly to your events.

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Event Management Management IT Communication 109

Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

With advances in AI technology, AI has become an integral component in business management , with smart machine-learning algorithms to streamline workflows, enhance marketing efforts, and provide personalized experiences to consumers. From sales and marketing to event scheduling, here’s how AI technology can help with event management.

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Event Management Management Communication Procession 78

Certified Wedding Planner Society

AUGUST 20, 2024

Comprehensive Knowledge and Expertise CWP Society certification involves extensive training that covers all aspects of wedding planning, from vendor management and budgeting to event design and logistics.

Education 260

Education Social Media Vendor Management Wedding Planner 260

CWP Society

AUGUST 22, 2024

Certification Ensures Comprehensive Knowledge While anyone can call themselves a wedding planner, not everyone has the comprehensive knowledge required to successfully manage the complexities of a wedding. This training equips them with the skills needed to handle the unexpected challenges that inevitably arise during the planning process.

Wedding Planning 195

Wedding Planning Education Social Media Wedding Planner 195

CWP Society

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

From selecting the perfect venue and coordinating with top-tier vendors to designing exquisite décor and managing all logistics, NXT LVL Weddings & Events ensures a seamless and stress-free planning process.

Wedding Planner 195

Wedding Planner Vendor Management Procession 195

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizers and team members if you are going to come close to planning a killer event.

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CWP Society

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

At Marie Nicole Weddings and Elopements, our mission is to make the planning process smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. Our Services: We specialize in two main areas to cater to your needs: Full-Service Wedding Planning: From start to finish, we manage all aspects of your wedding, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision.

Wedding Planner 195

Wedding Planner Management Procession Celebrant 195

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The fact that hotels use a half dozen or more software systems to manage all their operations is commonly accepted as “business as usual”. 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.

Electronics 148

Electronics Management Floor Plan Scheduling 148

Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

Between managing tasks, staying organized, and planning for unforeseen events, keeping up with client relationships without disrupting timelines or missing deadlines can be difficult. So, how can you manage your business without leaving important tasks on the back burner? Ready to make your CRM for event management work for you?

Event Management 78

Event Management Management Social Media Communication 78

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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Private Events Event Management Management Scheduling 78

Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. We wrote this article to streamline this process for you, in classic Planning Pod-fashion. Click here to check out our comparison on event management software. Our venue management platform is equipped with a robust toolset brimming with the latest functionalities.

Event Management 78

Event Management Management Communication Procession 78

CWP Society

AUGUST 20, 2024

Comprehensive Knowledge and Expertise CWP Society certification involves extensive training that covers all aspects of wedding planning, from vendor management and budgeting to event design and logistics.

Education 195

Education Social Media Vendor Management Wedding Planner 195

Planning Pod

APRIL 9, 2020

Understanding that many event professionals and venue managers (and most everyone else, for that matter) do not have a home office, do your best to create a designated space for your job that you can walk away from. And the best way to manage that stress is to keep your baseline stress levels low.

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Scheduling Communication Management Consulting 202

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Since this is a frequent question, I wanted to provide a guide for anyone looking to improve their food cost management. On top of adding new dishes, he added new ingredients to existing recipes, and management didn’t stop him. If you find most of your food waste is coming from the back of house, you can begin analyzing your processes.

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Finance Social Media Management Engineering 158

Eventtia

JANUARY 26, 2024

Searching for the best event management software can be time-consuming and it may require considerable resources. To simplify the process, consider narrowing your choices to a few event management software providers and comparing them using specific criteria. What is Cvent? What is Bizzabo? What is Eventtia?

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Event Management Management Retail Communication 62

Planning Pod

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you know the Planning Pod team, you know that we build our catering management tools based on what actual catering companies tell us about their operations. Planning Pod users who manage catering operations have been telling us that beyond the basic functions of building packages, it is crucial to be able to upcharge individual items.

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Catering Communication Management Event Management 155

Eventtia

JANUARY 19, 2024

Looking for the best event management software takes time and involves multiple resources. One way to make this easier is to find a few event management software providers and compare them using specific criteria. It provides extensive event management software and venue-sourcing services to a wide range of clients.

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Event Management Management Retail Hospitality 62

The Road to Marriage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

I’m also able to bring structure and order to the process. This involves breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps and ensuring we address every aspect, alleviating any burdens on your shoulders. The aim is to guide this process with fairness and openness, recognizing the difficulties you and your vendors face.

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Wedding Planning Communication Vendor Vendor Management 130

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Do you need help finding the best event management software provider for your company? This guide will take you through every step of the process. Event management software is designed to facilitate the event experience and to optimize the planning process, making events more enjoyable, interactive and efficient.

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