Special Report
Cost-Saving/Budgets
A one-stop information source about budgeting and cost-saving strategies for meeting planners.
Top Lists/Ideas to Cut Costs
Dealing with Skyrocketing CostsOur 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 MeetingsHere 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 LineSometimes 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 costsWhen 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 PlannerCase Study on How Two Association Planners Saved Big Money on Annual Meeting... Cost-Saving Tips for European MeetingsWith the current exchange rates, tight budgets, and company regulations, international meetings might seem like a very difficult and expensive task. But... Academically SpeakingAny 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
Cost-Saving Tips for Meeting Planners: food and beverageHere are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on food and beverage ... Streamline Your F&B BudgetThink it's Possible to save thousands of dollars on your food and beverage budget? Think higher. In a session at Meeting Professionals International's... Voices: 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.... Cost-Saving Tips for Meeting Planners: Save on StaffingHere are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on staffing.... Cost-Saving Tips for Meeting Planners: TransportationHere are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on transportation... Cost-Saving Tips for Meeting Planners: Setup and StagingHere are some tips on how meeting planners can save money in setup and staging.... |
Stretching the Budget: PersonnelPersonnel costs can gobble up your meeting budget in a hurry. Here are suggestions for keeping those costs from limiting under control. Staff and Volunteers... Cost-Saving Tips for Meeting Planners: Speakers and EntertainmentHere are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on speakers and entertainment. ... Saving Money on PrintingLooking 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... Stop Those Surcharges!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 Ways to Save on Downtown MeetingsBig city meetings don't have to mean big expenses... Golf on a BudgetWith 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... Cost-Saving Tips for Meeting Planners: Hotel Guest Rooms and Meeting SpaceHere are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on hotel guest rooms and meeting space. ... Cost-Saving Tips for Meeting Planners: Audiovisual and Presentation TechnologyHere are some tips on how meeting planners can save money on audiovisual and presentation technology. ... |
Building a Budget
How to Build a Budget PlannerAT 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... Income, Expense PlanningThe 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 BudgetsWe went straight to the experts Susan Friedman, author of Meeting Planning For Dummies; Bonnie Wallsh, chief solutions officer, Bonnie Wallsh Associates,... Budgeting for the UnknownIt 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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