Navigating Rising AV Costs for Events: ’It’s Not 2019 Anymore’

Navigating Rising AV Costs for Events: ’It’s Not 2019 Anymore’ Skyrocketing travel and equipment costs and a sudden talent shortage — pandemic-prompted trends have made affordable audiovisual services a challenge since the return of face-to-face events. Event organizers and suppliers talk about their pain points, how to mitigate costs, and the importance of communication. Click here to read the full article! Back to Library

Mental Wellness: How The Business Events Industry is Coping

Mental Wellness: How the Business Events Industry is Coping See what PCMA has published about the need to have a conversation about mental health and wellbeing in the business events industry — how we foster it for each other in our workplaces and our participants at our events. Back to Library

Introducing Nearside Sprout

Introducing Nearside Sprout For as little as $39 per year, Nearside Sprout will form an LLC for your business so you skip all the complicated paperwork. Just fill out one easy form. Back to Library

Stress Relief for Planners: A Guide

Stress Relief for Planners: A Guide Check out what MeetingsNet has to share about getting in the habit of naming and taming your emotions for better long-term mental health. Within is a 6 part report on Planners' sources of stress and their coping strategies. Back to Library

Freelance Business Week

2022 Freelancer Business Week Freelance Business Week is right around the corner! If you’re a freelance event professional or have ever considered becoming one, this week is for you! Freelance Business Week supports the growth of your freelance business and is a wonderful opportunity to network, brainstorm, and grow your independent business! Learn more here: https://freeconnation.com/freelance-business-week/ Back to Library

A Guide to Burnout for Event Professionals

A Guide to Burnout for Event Professionals Mental health issues are not new to the events industry — these experiences have been present for some time. But with event profs currently facing exceptionally high-stress levels, more people are living with mental health challenges like burnout. Read more about what the Event Manager Blog says about burnout in our industry. Back to Library

Help Grow The Plannernet Network!

Help Grow the Plannernet Network! As our industry and Clients continue to produce more meetings, we’re continually looking for experienced Meeting Professionals and Audio Visual Technology Services providers across the globe. If you know someone interested in joining our community, please have them reach out to us today. They can fill out the Plannernet Supplier Interest Form to get started. Thank you for your continued support. Back to Library

Say Hello to PERKS

Say Hello to PERKS! PERKS is changing how non-traditional workers get the most out of their benefits for a brighter future. Independent workers and small business owners are leading the way in non-traditional work but are not eligible for employer-sponsored total rewards programs. All workers deserve the opportunity to access benefit options to cover themselves, their families, their employees, and their businesses. PERKS connects you with a comprehensive suite of benefits including health, life, business coverages, auto, dental, vision, and a variety of liability and security products. Click here to learn more! Back to Library [...]

Insurance for Freelancers

Insurance for Freelancers Check out small business benefits for freelancers here at Freelancers Union. Back to Library

Socialive Resources

Socialive Resources Socialive is a video creation and live streaming platform for businesses. Check out their resource here! If your business has experience with Socialive, please be sure to update the Meeting Technologies within your profile so we are aware of your business capabilities. Click here to download the Socialive PDF! Back to Library

8 Questions to Update Your AV RFP for 2021 and Beyond

8 Questions to Update Your AV RFP for 2021 and Beyond How can a meeting team write a request for proposal for audiovisual services that accounts for all possible contingencies? Here are eight questions that can be added to your AV RFP to give you a better sense of how ready a potential partner is to work effectively in whatever format you choose. Click here to read more! Back to Library

9 Questions for Event Professionals to Ponder

9 Questions for Event Professionals to Ponder PCMA shares innovation expert and questionologist Warren Berger offers a list of questions event organizers should weigh while planning their upcoming events in a new world. Read More Back to Library

8 Need-to-Know Upgrades from Virtual-Meeting Suppliers

8 Need-to-Know Upgrades from Virtual-Meeting Suppliers Virtual platforms are improving their networking tools and their ability to connect with key business apps. Read the latest in the online-meeting scene from MeetingsNet. Read More Back to Library

Introducing Dina Maloney, Co-Founder of EPIC Coaching & Consulting

Introducing Dina Maloney, Co-Founder of EPIC Coaching & Consulting Dina Maloney has assisted individuals, teams, companies and clients to achieve personal and organizational success for more than 30 years. Her ability to lead others to peak performance, implement innovative solutions, facilitate engaging and interactive training and serve as a catalyst for change and excellence have contributed to her solid reputation as a successful leader, mentor, coach, and educator. Currently, Dina serves as Co-Founder of EPIC Coaching and Consulting, offering leadership and executive coaching, skills development training, consulting, and keynote speaking engagements to support individuals, organizations and companies [...]

Introducing John S. Foster, ESQ. CHME

Introducing John S. Foster, ESQ. CHME John Foster with Foster, Jensen, and Gulley is an available resource that specializes in the legal aspects of meetings & conventions, trade shows & events, and association management. BIO and Professional Background JOHN S. FOSTER, ESQ. CHME is an attorney, counsel, author and consultant whose firm FOSTER, JENSEN &GULLEY,LLC specializes in the legal aspects of meetings & conventions, trade shows & events, and association management. He has been an associate or general counsel for over four hundred (400) national and regional associations and companies since 1986 and has been named nine [...]

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