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Guides for people who actually run venues
Operational writing about the parts of venue management that cost money when they go wrong: calendar accuracy, event documentation, pricing decisions and the booking process itself.
- SalesThe wedding venue booking process, step by stepA wedding booking runs for twelve to eighteen months and passes through eight distinct stages. Most venues lose bookings at two of them, and both are fixable.10 min read
- OperationsBanquet event order (BEO): a complete guideThe BEO is the operational contract for an event and the most error-prone document in most venues. Here is what belongs on one, who needs it, and why the way you produce it matters more than the format.11 min read
- Buying guideHow much does event management software cost?Headline prices tell you very little in this category. Here is how the pricing models actually work, what gets added on top, and how to calculate whether it pays for itself at your volume.10 min read
- OperationsHow to prevent double bookings at your venueDouble bookings are almost never a discipline failure. They are a structural consequence of availability living in more than one place. Here is how to fix the structure.9 min read
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