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 [...]

November Resource Roundup What Do Health-Care Practitioners Want Now From Virtual Events? - Content is still king, but a new survey from Kenes Group reveals a few key shifts compared to the same survey completed in 2020. 2022 Forecast: What's Next in Event Lighting and Audiovisual Production? - BizBash publishes what the top audio visual producers share their biggest predictions and favorite trends for the year ahead. Socialive Resources - Socialive is a video creation and live streaming platform for businesses. If your business has experience with Socialive, please be sure to update the Meeting Technologies [...]

October Resource Roundup Check Out Plannernet's Recent Publication to current and prospecting Clients on how a contingent workforce managed service provider can combat labor shortage challenges and support their event management needs. According to a Report from MBO Partners, the number of Independent Workers has surged in the wake of the Pandemic, making it clear independent work is not only popular, but here to stay. Our On-Demand Network - Plannernet’s mission is to make it easier for enterprises and small businesses to work together to drive innovative solutions that enable all to thrive in this dynamic [...]

September Resource Roundup Tales from Hurricane-Affected New Orleans Meetings Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts in response to Hurricane Ida. Read more about the quick decisions made by several meeting groups. 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 [...]

August Resource Roundup Zoom Resources - We're seeing Zoom rise as the current preferred Platform for many Life Science Speaker Bureau meetings and with increased demand for technically proficient professionals who can plan, produce, and moderate. Your business may find the resources provided by Zoom to be helpful. Zoom offers free, live-training webinars daily as well as video tutorials. Virtual Tech Event Guide - EventMB has published a comprehensive guide to virtual event tech, newly updated for 2021. The guide was created to help event professionals explore different platforms and features, and learn best-practice strategies directly from the [...]

July Resource Roundup Aventri Resources - With the potential to support client events utilizing Aventri, your business may find the resources provided by Aventri to be helpful. Aventri offers an array of free resources - webinars, video tutorials, podcasts, white papers, and more. If your business has experience with the Aventri software, please be sure to update your profile so we are aware of your business capabilities and can utilize your services as client needs permit. New Plannernet Team Members! - With Plannernet continuing to head in an exciting direction, we are pleased to welcome some very [...]

June Resource Roundup Pandemic Compliance Advisor - To operate live meetings responsibly during a pandemic, a need has emerged to ensure participants, suppliers, and staff are protected within the scope of our meetings from contracting or spreading a communicable disease. The Pandemic Compliance Advisor (PCA) course is a 3 hour live webinar designed to make sure safe practices are implemented, communicated, and effectively carried out throughout the entire meeting cycle. Whether you plan to serve in this role, delegate, or contract coverage, this course will help you to provide best practices for the safest execution of [...]

The Resource Roundup - April 2021 To be a successful freelance meeting & event professional, you must stay one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we bring you The Resource Roundup, a quick-hit digest of resources, news, and important industry updates from around the web. CVENT - Hybrid Events Training Course CVENT is offering a 5-hour course on why hybrid events are the future and how to use Cvent tools to reach and engage attendees both in-person and virtually at the same event. Groupize Webinars Have you heard of Groupize? Groupize is a meetings and registration [...]

May Resource Roundup Virtual Event and Meeting Management Certification Event Leadership Institute is partnering with MPI to offer a Virtual Event and Meeting Management program. This course is designed for meeting and event professionals who are looking to build on their existing event management skillset and experience by learning the fundamentals needed to plan and manage virtual events. Introduction to Digital Events Course PCMA is offering an Introduction to Digital Events course. This course is designed to help you navigate the virtual challenges of your event toward success. Whether it is understanding your omnichannel audience or [...]

The Resource Roundup - March 2021 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. Payment Protection Program - Extended - Though you are likely already aware, in December 2020 – it was declared that a new COVID-19 relief package (PPP) has been approved for small businesses created under the original CARES Act in 2020 – this reenactment was set to expire March 31, 2021. [...]