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AV Logistics

Friday, Aug 20
AV Logistics

Tips for working with AV technology at your ..read more

Presentation Skills

Friday, Aug 20
Presentation Skills

Tips for giving your best presentation ..read more

Rewards Programs

Friday, Aug 20
Rewards Programs

What to do with those meeting planning points you ..read more

Selecting the Perfect Speaker

Friday, Jun 11
Selecting the Perfect Speaker

Your choice can influence future leaders and enhance your ..read more

Look Up

Friday, Jun 11
Look Up

Here are guidelines for screen size and ..read more

Manage Risk: Create a Plan

Wednesday, Dec 9
Manage Risk: Create a Plan

Meeting planners must take responsibility for attendees by assessing and minimizing ..read more

Which fork first?

Thursday, Jul 2
Which fork first?

Tips on eating and serving a meal ..read more

Here comes the fire marshal

Thursday, Jul 2
Here comes the fire marshal

You might have the perfect program but if you don’t pass inspection, what does it ..read more

Protocol and Etiquette: To tip or not to tip

Friday, Apr 24
Protocol and Etiquette: To tip or not to tip

In the hospitality industry, we expect to receive a certain level of service due to the very nature of our business—this is part of the contractual obligation. There are times, though, that associates go above and beyond ..read more

Understanding AV: Working with unions

Friday, Apr 24
Understanding AV: Working with unions

In addition to hourly rates, unions will charge fees for payroll taxes, insurance, and retirement accounts. These fees can be up to 60 percent of the hourly rate. So if the hourly rate is $35 per hour, ..read more