Q1 Resource Roundup Ultimate Guide to Being a Freelancer (2023) Americans Will Need To Register To Travel To Europe In 2023 Happy 2023! 2022 Social Responsibility Impact Report Supplier Survey Results Report Superscript - Business Insurance Made Simple An Important Message from Plannernet 2023 Meetings & Events Conferences Happy National Freelancers Day Happy International Women's Day LinkedIn Post Recap Event DEI Strategist Certificate Accommodating Invisible Disabilities Back to Hub

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December Resource Roundup Happy Holidays from Plannernet Get Comfortable with Diverse Dietary Needs The Audio Visual Revolution is Paying Dividends December LinkedIn Recap Back to Library

November Resource Roundup National Women's Entrepreneurship Day: celebrate, empower and support women in business Plannernet Corporate Social Responsibility November LinkedIn Recap Back to Library

October Resource Roundup Supplier Agreement - Intent to Extend Notification LinkedIn Post Recap - October recap of Plannernet's LinkedIn efforts The 2022 CMI 25 - Check out the top partners according to MeetingsNet for designing and executing meetings Everything You Need to Know About GMID 2023 - Date, theme, leaders, and resources are lining up for next year’s Global Meetings Industry Day! Back to Library

September Resource Roundup Operation Backpack - Plannernet is pleased to donate to Operation Backpack. This donation provides school supplies to students from pre-k to 8th grade in homeless shelters. STEPtember Step Challenge Leaderboard - Team Plannernet steps for a cause during the month of September Help Shape the Plannernet Experience - A Letter from Plannernet's CCO, Peter Collins Team Plannernet - The Plannernet Org Chart Plannernet is headed to IMEX! Seattle Notice of Rights Next: Event Planner Insurance -NEXT Insurance is a one-stop shop to help you get event planner insurance coverage to protect your business [...]

The August Resource Roundup Catch Benefits Resource: Catch is a leading benefits company dedicated to the needs of independent talent allowing you to choose your benefits, link your bank, then set aside a percentage of each paycheck. Plannernet Team is Back Together! (Featured Post) For the first time in a few years, we're back together! We've gotten really good at working remotely, but there is no replacement for connecting in person. A wonderful night with most of the Plannernet team (missing a few), and looking forward to many more! Plannernet Employee Spotlight - Meet Madison Alicardi! We are [...]

July Resource Roundup 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. Winning with Wellness - Check out what Meeting and Event professionals have to say about how incorporating healthy event activities is more important than ever. LinkedIn Post Recap - Plannernet has been busy marketing your services. Check out the posts here! [...]

June Resource Roundup New Credential for Emerging Planners Meeting Professionals International has rolled out five new programs related to industry certification. Among them is a designation for people who have less than three years of experience in the meetings field. 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. National Freelancers Day Today we celebrate all things freelance! Specifically, [...]

New Plannernet Webpages to Better Market Your Business! We've been busy revamping existing web pages and creating new web pages for prospecting Clients. The goal of these updates being to better explain and break down why potential Clients need your business services supporting their organization. We now have 4 pages dedicated to marketing you - the largest and most talented community of meeting professionals. We are proud to launch this new "Why Plannernet" series on our website - check it out here under "Clients." Stress Relief for Planners - A Guide: Check out what MeetingsNet has to share [...]

April Resource Roundup Plannernet is Hiring! Plannernet is looking for a Director of Strategic Account Management to support in driving the overall Plannernet experience. If you or someone you know is interested, please click here! Updated Plannernet Supplier Page We have proudly updated our Supplier Network Overview webpage on our website. Check it out here and let us know what you think! Future Outlook - Diversity, Equality and Inclusion A major trend we can proudly stand behind! Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), are expected to play a foundational role in event planning in 2022 and beyond. Future Outlook [...]

March Resource Roundup New Plannernet Address: Pursuant to your Supplier Agreement, we would like to inform you of a change in our business address. Effective immediately, Plannernet’s mailing address is: 207 W Millbrook Rd, Unit #207 Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Service Level Agreement Reminders Supplier Communication: With the recent increase in Client engagement requests – in fact, the highest number of requests since March 2020 – and several Supplier Portal technology enhancements made in 2021, we wanted to send a few service level reminders and expectations from Plannernet’s Clients. 10 Places to Meet Fellow Planners This Year: Face-to-face education [...]

February Resource Roundup Talent Network Overview Plannernet continues to enhance the marketing of your business to existing and potential clients. Check out the recently launched Network Overview page on the Plannernet website designed to provide a better understanding of the Supplier Network capabilities to prospecting clients. National Love Your Pet Day From the Plannernet Team 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 [...]

The Resource Roundup - January Sustainable Event Strategist - Through MPI's Sustainable Event Strategist Certificate Program, discover how to view the event planning process through the lens of sustainability. Learn tactical best practices for reducing the environmental impact of your events, and explore how to create a culture of sustainable decision-making throughout your planning process. Insurance for Freelancers - Check out small business benefits for freelancers here at Freelancers Union PERKS - 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 [...]

The Resource Roundup - December To be a successful freelance meeting & event professional, you must stay one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we bring you The Monthly Roundup, a quick-hit digest of resources, news, and important industry updates from around the web. New Members of Team Plannernet - We're ready to hit the ground running in 2022 with some talented new team members! Catch Benefits - Catch is a leading benefits company dedicated to the needs of independent talent. Plannernet Holiday Message - Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Plannernet Team! Back to [...]