Top Lists/Ideas to Cut Costs

Dealing with Skyrocketing Costs Our exclusive survey found that, now more than ever, planners are being asked to transform a beer budget into a champagne meeting.... 125 Ways to Save on Meetings Here are some tips, from F&B to transportation, to help pare down the costs of your meetings.... 99 Ways to Improve Your Meeting's Bottom Line Sometimes coming in under budget isn't about cutting expenses, but about working smarter--by planning ahead, saving time and effort, or simply changing... 12 simple and effective ways to shave meeting costs When it comes to saving money on meetings, Bonnie Wallsh, chief strategist at Bonnie Wallsh Associates LLC, Charlotte, N.C., knows her stuff. Here are...

The Frugal Planner Case Study on How Two Association Planners Saved Big Money on Annual Meeting... Cost Saving Tips For Planning European Meetings With the current exchange rates, tight budgets, and company regulations, international meetings might seem like a very difficult and expensive task. But... Saving in a Seller's Market Any time that pendulum starts shifting [from buyer's to seller's market], it takes a little while for everybody to figure the market out, says Anetha...

Tips and Checklists

How to Save on Transportation Here are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on transportation... How to Save on Setup and Staging Here are some tips on how meeting planners can save money in setup and staging.... How to Save on Hotel Guest Rooms and Meeting Space Here are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on hotel guest rooms and meeting space. ... How to Save on Audiovisual and Presentation Technology Here are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on audiovisual and presentation technology. ... How to Save Money on Food and Beverage Here are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on food and beverage ... Streamline Your F&B Budget with this Cost-Savings Checklist Think it's Possible to save thousands of dollars on your food and beverage budget? Think higher. In a session at Meeting Professionals International's... What Are Your Food-and-Beverage Challenges? Carrie Dahm Meeting Planner, Admin. Assistant National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Oak Creek, Wis. Our greatest challenge is cost....

How to Save on Staffing Here are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on staffing.... How to Keep Personnel Costs Down Personnel costs can gobble up your meeting budget in a hurry. Here are suggestions for keeping those costs from limiting under control. Staff and Volunteers... 10 Strategies to Save on Speakers and Entertainment Here are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on speakers and entertainment. ... Save Money on Printing Looking for cost savings at your religious meetings? Printing is an area in which you're likely to find ways to save money. Consider the following: Send... Strategies to Avoid Paying Hotel Surcharges and Add-On Fees Michael Key was surprised by a hefty add-on fee for electricity at a recent meeting. These charges came out of the blue, says Key, the Durham, N.C. based... 20 Tips for Finding an Affordable Meeting Site Deals for the Budget-minded Meeting Planner... Golf on a Budget With greens fees on the rise and budgets stagnant, planners face a new challenge: Put on the same top-notch tournament as always but for the same amount...

Building a Budget

How to Build a Budget Planner At the most fundamental level, ROI starts with a good budget one that takes into account the many nuances of the meeting. At September's Affordable Meetings... Expert Advice on Creating a Meeting Budget The key to developing an income and expense budget is to include every element that may be part of your event. It is better to maintain a complete list...

Smart Savings in Budgets We went straight to the experts Susan Friedman, author of Meeting Planning For Dummies; Bonnie Wallsh, chief solutions officer, Bonnie Wallsh Associates,... Budgeting for the Unknown It seemed a pretty straightforward proposition. Budgeting for air travel for a Monsanto sales incentive in Hawaii, while bound to be expensive, should...

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