Tax Time Means Stress for Independent Planners. Here’s Some Advice.
A tax expert offers some advice for independent planners facing their least-favorite task — filing their taxes.
Toolkit
Great events are built on strategy, innovation, and the right resources. The Skift Meetings Toolkit is your go-to hub for best practices in managing meetings and events.
Start from scratch or sharpen your skills with hundreds of information-packed articles about meeting planning. All the tools you need in your everyday job, in one place, organized by category.
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Accessibility & Inclusion: Design events that are welcoming and accessible for all.
Budgeting & Cost Savings: Maximize impact while keeping costs in check.
Careers & Personal Development: Advance your career and professional skills.
Contracts & Duty of Care: Safeguard your events with smart risk management.
Event Technology: Stay ahead with the latest tools and innovations.
Ideas & Inspiration: Fresh concepts to elevate your events.
Logistics & Operations: Master the details for seamless execution.
Marketing & Promotions: Drive attendance and engagement with smart strategies.
On The Road: Travel tips tailored for event professionals.
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How to Become a Meeting Planner
Behind every unforgettable event is a meeting planner making magic happen. If you're organized, calm under pressure, and love bringing people together, this career could be your perfect fit. Learn about the key skills, certifications, salary expectations, and steps to start your journey in event planning.
Meeting Planner Groups and Associations You Need to Know
The best way to immerse yourself in the meetings industry is to join an association or membership group — or maybe two.
How Much Do Meeting Planners Make?
Meeting planner salaries vary widely, based on education and certifications, experience, region of the country, and type of organization.
Which Colleges Offer Meeting Planning Degrees?
A surprisingly small number of colleges offer either bachelor’s degrees or concentrations in meeting management.
How Can You Find a Job as a Meeting Planner?
The online job search sites can help — but introductions from LinkedIn go a lot further. It’s all about networking.
What is the CMP for Meeting Planners?
As of 2024, more than 13,000 meeting professionals in 55 countries around the globe have gotten the CMP designation. How can you?
5 Best Practices for Successful Sales Kickoffs
The sales kickoff is a huge opportunity to pump up the sales force — and unquestionably a company’s most important meeting of the year.
What is a Site Selection Company?
Many event planning companies offer site selection among their suite of services, but some companies specialize in finding the right venue for your meeting or incentive trip — at no cost to you.
6 Tips to Make Registration a Breeze
Registration is attendees’ first impression of an event — and involves much more than just filling out a form and printing a badge.