Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless. Not a confident negotiator? Let them do it for you. Probably not. This again is something we can outsource.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Joining instructions for company events. Sometimes it is worth looking outside of London (or any major city) for venues, even if some people have to travel it could save lots on the overall budget. Here is a great piece on event budgeting.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

What is your budget? Usually a venue takes about 40% of your overall budget, if not more. This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors. Note that if there isn’t a fully equipped kitchen you might be building one from scratch in a tent in the adjacent parking lot?

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 6, 2013

It’s one thing to have a company that has been around for a number of years and is able to afford great big offices. Everything needs to be budgeted out so the company doesn’t lose too much money before it starts to pull in revenue. Entrepreneurs office environments office equipment startups'

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. Trust me it is necessary!

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