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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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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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

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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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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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 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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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.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

If you are in the business of booking, reserving and managing event spaces – and your livelihood depends on properly managing your event bookings – this is for you. The secret to flawless event booking is a seamless process. The secret to flawless event booking is a seamless process.

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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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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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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, running a wedding planning business isn’t just one job … it’s really three: 1) running a business, 2) managing clients and 3) planning weddings and events. Challenge 1: Struggling to manage events and run a business with scattered applications and tools. Sign up for a free trial!

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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

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. Contact CRM Manager.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Partnering with your local local Chamber of Commerce as well as other players in the events space (corporate training and event managers, caterers, florists, DJs) is an excellent way to start building venue leads and feeding your event funnel … if that’s one of the tasks you have laid out in your event venue marketing plan.

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The Road to Marriage

MAY 22, 2023

They only want or need a little guidance through the process, or they may have most of the event already planned. Whether you choose partial or full-service, working with a wedding planner can take stress out of the process and ensure that your day is everything you’ve dreamed of.

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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?

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

When people come to us in search of a venue management software solution , they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors Tripleseat and Caterease. And these are necessary questions to ask in the early stages while you are researching event management software for your event venue, restaurant or hotel. Tripleseat.

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Eventtia

JUNE 28, 2022

For years, entrepreneurs have been using virtual assistant services to find their next hire to help them execute and manage repetitive marketing tasks. The process of manually sending out event emails is painstaking, monotonous, and time-consuming. Schedule your social media posts. So let’s get to the bottom of it!

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Taking a manual process like hand-drawing event designs and automating it with easy-to-use event floor plan software tools definitely saves time and improves productivity. This way you can share information and ideas in an instant, streamline productivity and speed up decision making processes. Automation and time savings.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. 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.

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Elegante by Michelle J

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Well be answering all your questions and giving you a look inside how our process works when it comes to designing, sending and managing invitations (and their responses!) This can be as simple as a schedule, details and dress code for the wedding day and any pre- or post-wedding events you have planned, or may be more extensive.

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One Oake

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With this in mind I 100% suggest having a wedding day schedule to help the day run smoothly and manage the finer details of the day. If you have no idea where to start on creating your schedule don't panic - I have given you my top tips and example of a timeline all in this post for you!

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

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. In their search for a new venue management solution, Andrea’s team tried several different booking systems. Check out a full list of tools here.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Planning and managing an event isn’t easy. Fortunately, there are now various tools and solutions that you can use to make your event management job easier. Fortunately, there are now various tools and solutions that you can use to make your event management job easier. Project management.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

SMS communication comes with multiple challenges, such as managing user experience, capturing relevant data, ensuring timing, and maintaining a solid brand image and reputation. Manage Booking Appointment SMS communication can simplify online or in-store appointment bookings.

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Planning Pod

MAY 15, 2020

And to be honest, the technological challenges of virtual events can be intimidating … although with some practice and solid processes in place, they are easily overcome. Schedule in bio breaks. Fine tuning your virtual event ideas is a never-ending process. Share ideas with virtual bullet points. Test, test, test.

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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.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

There are hundreds and hundreds of details involved in proper event management and planning. 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.

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Elegante by Michelle J

AUGUST 22, 2024

Classically, on the day wedding coordinator services involve coming on board a few weeks out from your wedding and picking up all the contact information for the suppliers you have booked, liaising with them for the remainder of the planning process, and setting up and managing your wedding day itself.

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Eventtia

APRIL 6, 2022

Those who have been familiar with the process of event project management would understand how challenging planning, managing, and hosting an event will be. Event Project Management: The Concept. What actually is “event project management” or just “event management?”

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. It is especially beneficial for organizers who need to manage a large number of registrations or who need to collect complex attendee data. The short answer is “No.”

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 22, 2024

You probably know that managing a successful event requires meticulous organization and clear communication. But you might not know that one of the most essential tools for event detail management is the Banquet Event Order, or BEO. Timeline: A detailed schedule of event activities and milestones. Learn more today!

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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: Hubspot ). source: Spotio ).

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The Road to Marriage

MARCH 10, 2023

.” Minimizing potentially stressful situations or overwhelming feelings during the planning process is essential. Rather than leaving them to navigate our Checklist on their own, we worked together to keep them focused by condensing it into a manageable list of scheduled priorities.

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The Road to Marriage

MARCH 1, 2024

Acknowledging this upfront is key to a successful and (mostly) stress-free process. Whether it’s a particular vendor or a design detail, identifying and prioritizing these key pieces will guide your decision-making process. Remember, there is no time to delay, and hesitation can be a roadblock in this time-sensitive process.

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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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