Become an Event Planner, Event Planning Template, Meeting and Event Planning, Event Planning Checklist, Event Planning Course

Budget Form

Checklist for Planning

On-site Quick Checklist

Post-Meeting Checklist

Where Do I Start?

Have you ever said to yourself, "I need to plan a meeting, but how do I start and who do I call?"
Well, those and many more questions are answered in this book.

This book is thought provoking, easy, light and informative.

It answers questions ranging from planning to Final Meeting details. Along the way you will learn to ask yourself the right questions so that you can communicate effectively with the right hotel staff person to get the event planned and handled as easily as possible.

What Others have to say...

"This simple manual is a shortcut that would make any new planner successful quickly. Thank you for putting all of this great material together!"

Best regards,
Carol Golden
Hotel Sales Manager
Best Western Hotel

"Meetings Made Easy is an essential read for any person who is responsible for planning a meeting or who work's with hotels for special events.

I am an Association Executive for a REALTOR® organization, and with my responsibilities, I need to plan special meetings and use hotels for these events. Until I read Meetings Made Easy, I was at a disadvantage in negotiations. I had no idea how to budget properly, nor did I know whom to speak with at the hotel in regards to food, beverage, lodging, or AV equipment.

Thanks to Meetings Made Easy my stress level planning a meeting is so much lighter. I now have a basic foundation of knowledge to use in planning, setting up and conducting a great seminar.

Again, thanks to Mr. Greg Carter for writing this informative book."

Karen Lowe ABR SRES GRI
Association Executive
Eastern Middle TN. Assn. REALTORS®

"Meetings Made Easy is a great resource for those who are new to event planning or who just need a refresher. It is well written and easy to understand. Meetings Made Easy contains a wealth of helpful information. I highly recommend Greg's book."

Kathryn Collins, CMP
Kathryn Collins & Co.
Meeting & Event Management

"Greg Carter's Meetings Made Easy is a great primer for anyone who wants to pull off a great, polished meeting or event. Mr. Carter assembles an easy-to-follow format with practical examples and plug-and-play outlines that meet the needs of novice and professional alike. His first hand knowledge of the hotel and convention business is clearly evident in his practical examples. I've recommended his book to several of my clients and have personally given copies to friends. It reduces the tension of any event and turns it into a can-do experience."

James Bailey, Ph.D.
Directions Consultation

"After reading Meetings Made Easy I can honestly say that this is a tool that any meeting planner must have. Greg Carter has communicated his many years of experience in the Hospitality Industry and condensed his working knowledge into a fun, simple, no-nonsense approach that is easy to follow and execute. I believe that many pitfalls will be avoided and much success in planning business meetings will result from the information gained by reading Greg's shared information."

Scott Boling
Corporate Facilities Manager

Negotiating Contracts

"Book early to get better space and rates."

"Once you have made contact with the correct Sales Manager, you can start the negotiation process. Remember that successful negotiations should lead to mutual respect and a Win-Win situation. It is important that both parties are happy."

"Tell your contact what you want by using the forms you have filled out. The most important thing you can do is to accurately tell your Sales Manager everything about your group and the meeting you want to book. Do not leave out anything!"

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