How to Negotiate the Best Event Planner Contracts
Four words should have their place in your event planning handbook: Get it in writing . Most of us have heard the phrase uttered at one time or another. With good reason. Promises made during the course of conversation can easily become a distant memory or forgotten altogether. Getting the agreed upon terms in writing serves to protect both parties involved and is a necessity in business. Knowing how to negotiate the best event planner contracts is an important step on the road to success. Specify What Services You Will Provide You may think that, as an event planner, it is fairly obvious what services you will be providing. All the more reason to describe these in great detail. Event planners offer a broad range of services; the goal here is to establish what you will be providing to avoid any confusion later on. Whether it is menu selection, floral arrangements or choosing the venue, clearly state the items that are your responsibility. Once signed, your responsibil...