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1. Event Resources People, Time, Finances, Technology, Physical Assets
2. Event planner de- resources are appropriate & reliable
termines...
3. Money Ex: starting capital, contingency funds
Sources: investors, credit, vendors, sponsors
4. People Ex: volunteers, statt, vendors
Sources: convention and visitors bureaus, schools, organizations, alumni, advertis-
ing firms
5. Physical Ex: transportation, venue, catering
Sources: school districts, caterers, event management companies, visitor bureaus
6. Technology Ex: software, hardware
Sources: internet and industry orgs
7. Time Ex: scheduling and organization
Sources: scheduling software and delegation strategies management & extended
time tactics
8. The most com- ( 1. Conduct needs assessment
mon method 2. Determine Budget ) *** both critical to develop ettective request for a proposal
for identifying
3. Develop request for a proposal document and evaluation criteria
appropriate re-
4. Identifying appropriate firms or individuals to submit proposals
sources (ten
5. Distribute a request for proposal
steps)
6. Review proposals
7. Select the suppliers
8. Negotiate with suppliers
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9. Develop and execute contracts with suppliers
10. Monitor contract performance by vendors and statt.
9. Working with *Being able to work with these people are important*
supplies and ven- Ex: Advertising agencies, caterers, decor specialists, etc.
dors
After selecting vendor, execute proper contracts to outline the expectations you
have for the vendor.
10. Protecting your Prepare proper contracts
legal interests Make sure you have the correct permits & licenses the town requires
Be aware of other legal requirements of the events
(ensures no disruption of the event)
11. Key contract Parties- names clearly stated
components Otter- product/ service exchanged
Consideration- defines party providing the other
Acceptance: Signing agreement
12. Selecting the best best equipped with experience, knowledge, creativity, personnel, and resources
caterer (human and equipment) to achieve your goals and objectives.
13. Catering Team Director of cateringL coordinates sales and operations
Responsibilities Catering manager: coordinates individual catered events, including sales and
operations
Banquet/ manager captain: manages specific catered functions, servers, and re-
ports to banquet manager
Server: serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
14. Meetings to re- First meeting: proposal, answer questions about F&B, equipment, service, terms of
view elements of payment
event Second meeting: held prior to signing the contract, final terms