Saving Money on Meetings

I am a meeting manager. What is a meeting manager and why is that a job? I love the day to day operations of making things happen, saving money for clients and finding affordable alternatives. Ok. But why can't I plan meetings myself, you may ask....

You can. I am going to introduce you to step 2. Where did step 1 go? I am step 1. I work for a company called HelmsBriscoe (www.helmsbriscoe.com). HelmsBriscoe is the largest site selection firm in the world.

It must be expenisve to use you....what can you do that I can't..are your next series of questions.

Let me ask what your first step in planning a meeting would be? I'll wait........ Budget, maybe! Yes. Second step??? waiting..... Site Selection? Yes, again. Both budget and site selection will tell you alot about how saving money is going to work FOR you!

I can assist with site selection. No, yes I said NO, cost to you. Meeting planning should be fun. No matter if your planning for 10 people or a citywide. I can take the "boring" part of site selection off your hands, negotiate the contract for you, and provide a basis for your budget. YOU get to do the FUN stuff - provide a great bottom line for your Board, yourself or your boss.

If you are experiencing cutbacks, like many of my clients are, take a look at the following article
http://meetingsnet.com/associationmeetings/marketing_meetings/better_meetings_during_downturn_1208.
You are not alone. Making simple cutbacks can help!

Let's work together to save money on meetings. Join me back for tips and advice on what I am doing to make meetings happen in a down economy!