In the world of an event planning professional there are many negotiations to be made. Negotiating with event facilities for the best deal, negotiating with your board on the destination of your next event, negotiating with your boss about your event budget, and on and on and on. Yes, negotiating is part of doing business, but negotiating well is more – it’s an art. Being a good negotiator is critical to your success so here are some winning tips on negotiating like a pro. These tips work for anything, whether you're negotiating with a tough-minded colleague over a big deal or with your husband over getting ice cream after dinner.
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Posts from June 2016
Greater Lansing Gift Ideas for Dad!
June 14, 2016 by Brendan Dwyer, CTA
There are a lot of different types of Dads. You've got your quiet Dads, your loud and crazy Dad, your "fix-it" Dad, the "pay-someone-else-to-fix-it" Dad, and on and on and on. While there are a bunch of different types of dads they are all one thing - very important.
Top Ten Patio Dining Spots in Greater Lansing
June 8, 2016 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA
I cannot think of anything that I enjoy better than sitting outside on a beautiful warm, sunny day. Wait. How about sitting outside on a beautiful day with people you love…sharing stories, laughing and telling bad jokes?
How could it get even better? Sitting outside on a beautiful day with people you love, not having to cook with a server on hand with delicious food and drinks. It. is. the. best. Hands down. The food and drinks just taste better and the atmosphere is most definitely both relaxed and festive.
Better Speeches = Better Events!
June 7, 2016 by Brendan Dwyer, CTA
You just can’t have a successful event without successful speakers. They can bring your agenda to life and engage your audience on a personal level that can’t be replaced by any other meeting element. From the keynote speeches in general session to the breakouts, improving the effectiveness and impact of the speakers at an event leads to real and meaningful results. This leads to an event with increased impact and value as well as one that generates a much greater ROI.
Try Something New This Year During Be A Tourist
June 1, 2016 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA
Have you attended Be A Tourist in years past and think you’ve seen it all? How about skipping the super popular and crowded places like Potter Park Zoo and Impression 5 and try something different this year?
I’ve listed ten alternative suggestions, but there are more. Purchase your passport and try something new during this year’s Be A Tourist In Your Own Town.
