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How to negotiate when planning an event

Practically Perfect PA

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions. I cannot sing her praises enough!

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How to negotiate when planning an event?

Practically Perfect PA

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions. I cannot sing her praises enough!

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Eight reasons why assistants should use a travel management company

Practically Perfect PA

It is quite common now to have help with travel arrangements as most companies do employ an outside supplier to book flights, hotels and car hire. The travel agency should have a 24 hour emergency helpline which means if anything goes wrong your colleague can contact them to find out information and get an idea of when they can get home.

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10 Questions To Find The Perfect Venue

Office Dynamics

That’s why not a day goes by at our agency where we aren’t scouting and searching for incredible venue space, somewhere in the world. Ask for the buyout price of the venue and specifically what that includes (hours, personnel, and access time). This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors.

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