Do the Math

You've got a pile of meetings on your plate and suddenly you're faced with finding space for a management conference only three months out. Then you get a call from a site selection company representative. It's perfect timing. You give the rep the meeting details and she's off and running to chase down some bids for you. This arrangement is clearly going to save you time and effort. But what are you giving up in return? Some say nothing. Some say a little more cash (in the form of a higher