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5 Proven Tips for Effective Meeting Management - The Right Way for a Stress-Free Event

London is home to great business and conference facilities. If you are planning a meeting or conference, be sure to use these tips for a successful event.

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Pick a convenient accommodation for guests

If you have important guests arriving from out of London or from abroad, it is best to book convenient accommodation for them to make sure that they are able to attend the event in total convenience. There are plenty of great_ meeting rooms in Central London_ that provide conference facilities in-house or you can choose an option that is ideally located to provide convenient access to the meeting venue as well as to the city's attractions and main transportation hubs. Dorsett City London is a popular choice among convenience loving business travellers.

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Have a budget in place

This is the most important part of your plan. You will need to coordinate with your business partners or superiors to come up with the appropriate budget. The budget will determine the type of venue you can choose, the size of the event and of course, what you will be providing your guest. Be sure to include the venue cost, the staff cost, meals, refreshments, signage, printed materials, audio-visual equipment and giveaways into the budget so that you don't miss anything essential. If your conference requires marketing, the budget should also include the costs for marketing as well. Don't forget to include at least 10% extra as a safety cushion should your expenses exceed your budget.

3

Create a good plan

Making a plan for a conference is a must to make sure that the event flows smoothly. You can use software, an app or plain old pen and pencil to get a proper plan in place. This plan needs to include the number of attendees, the events at your conference, the venue, the arrangement details and refreshments. You will also need to prepare a proper schedule for the events that will be taking place in your conference.

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Set a realistic and manageable timeline

Corporate events are not too different in comparison to planning an extravagant party or even a wedding. However, since you will be dealing with the business community, you will need to be exceptionally careful at making sure that you create a good first impression. Therefore, at the planning stage, make sure that you set a realistic timeline to get everything arranged. Expecting a miracle within a couple of days or another such unrealistic timeline will only cause your event to turn into a mess.

5

Hire a planner

This is a good idea if you are already busy with your work. An event planner will know how to plan a conference successfully and within a realistic timeline. Some conference venues provide event planning services and easy access to other planning resources. A planner will also know the right vendors to contact along with the specifications for sound equipment and video equipment for your chosen venue.