{"product_id":"9780894960000","title":"How to Plan and Book Meetings and Seminars - 2nd edition","description":"Judy Williams spent 15 years working for most respected hotel chains in America as the primary contact for people like you - businesses that need to have a meeting. Now she is able to give you all the inside information on what is needed to plan and conduct a meeting successfully and economically. It goes without saying that even seemingly minor mistakes in planning a meeting can cost you a lot of money in the final bill. This book will pay for itself immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Comments:\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the comprehensive discussion on how to best plan and book a seminar, this book contains forms and charts for setting up meetings. Including \"Site Inspection Report Form\", \"Booking Entry\/Room Reservation Form\", \"Room List Form\", and more including sample contracts used with hotel or meeting sites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack Cover Copy:\u003cbr\u003eSooner or later, every business, association or organization will want to hold a meeting, seminar or trade show outside their regular offices. How do you find your way amongst the dizzying array of hotels, meeting halls, meal guarantees, accommodations arrangements, party packages, bar plans and billing procedures?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Judy Williams, a veteran hotel and meeting planner, will guide you through the perils and pitfalls of organizing your event. Whether it's your first or fiftieth time, she'll show you how to make your seminar or meeting run smoothly and perfectly with a minimum of expense, time and effort.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow To Plan And Book Meetings And Seminars includes:\u003cbr\u003eChoosing a site\u003cbr\u003eMaking Lodging Arrangements\u003cbr\u003ePlanning perfect parties, delicious meals, and creative breaks\u003cbr\u003eAudio-Visual equipment needs\u003cbr\u003eNegotiating a contract\u003cbr\u003eStandard extras and special touches\u003cbr\u003eCredit and billing procedures\u003cbr\u003eStaying on schedule and under budget\u003cbr\u003eSpecial meetings\u003cbr\u003eCoping with last minute disasters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhatever kind of events you plan - sales meetings, training seminars, awards ceremonies, trade shows or business conferences - How to Plan and Book Meetings and Seminars is the book you need to make them enjoyable and successful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 1 - \u003cbr\u003eIt Happens This Way; or, Who Needs This Book?\u003cbr\u003eThe Corporate Administrative Assistant\u003cbr\u003eThe Association Secretary\u003cbr\u003eThe Regional Manager\u003cbr\u003eThe Entrepreneur \u003cbr\u003eThe Arts Group\u003cbr\u003eThe Travel Agent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2 - The Key Players and Their Roles\u003cbr\u003eWho Are the Key Players\u003cbr\u003eTwo Elements of Success\u003cbr\u003eResponsibilities of the Instigator\u003cbr\u003eResponsibilities of the Coordinator\u003cbr\u003eResponsibilities of the Hotel Contact. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3 - Dates and Times\u003cbr\u003eChecking \u003cbr\u003eDefinite and Tentative Dates \u003cbr\u003eInclusive Dates\u003cbr\u003eUnavailable Dates\u003cbr\u003eStarting and Ending \u003cbr\u003eTwenty-four Hour \u003cbr\u003eBreak Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4 - The Necessary Numbers\u003cbr\u003eHow Your Estimate Is Used \u003cbr\u003eWhy You Must Be Accurate \u003cbr\u003eTips On Arriving at Your Estimate \u003cbr\u003eIf Your Numbers Change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5 - Musical Chairs\u003cbr\u003eFlexibility in Your Set-Up\u003cbr\u003eMeeting Room Charges \u003cbr\u003eNegotiating Rates\u003cbr\u003eGroup Sizes Defined\u003cbr\u003eThe Eight Most Common Styles of Seating Arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6 - Standard Expectations and Additions \u003cbr\u003eSome Things Go Without Saying, or Do They? \u003cbr\u003eSeating Your Special Guests\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Tables\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Touches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7 - Sound and Pictures\u003cbr\u003eAudio-Visual Equipment Charges\u003cbr\u003eThe Three Little Projectors\u003cbr\u003eA Note on Rear Screen Projection\u003cbr\u003eFlip Charts, Screens, Podiums\u003cbr\u003eMicrophones, Sound Systems, Blackboards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 8 - Room in the Inn \u003cbr\u003eRoom Block \u003cbr\u003eTypes of Rooms\u003cbr\u003eLocation and Amenities \u003cbr\u003eRoom Rates and Negotiating Them\u003cbr\u003eArrival and Departure Dates \u003cbr\u003eRoom Guarantees\u003cbr\u003eWho Pays for What? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9 - Feeding the Masses \u003cbr\u003eHow Many Meal Functions? \u003cbr\u003eBlocking Space, Seating Arrangements \u003cbr\u003eChoosing Menus, Guarantees \u003cbr\u003eCreative Breaks\u003cbr\u003eMeal Prices \u003cbr\u003eYou Cannot Bring It In \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 10 - What about Liquor?\u003cbr\u003eBottle Sales—Pros and Cons\u003cbr\u003eOpen Bars, Cash Bars, Bartenders\u003cbr\u003eHors d'Oeurres \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 11 - Send Me the Bill\u003cbr\u003eMeet The Controller and His Helpers \u003cbr\u003eFolios, Master Accounts, Charges \u003cbr\u003eOn Departure vs. Direct Billing\u003cbr\u003eCredit Applications\u003cbr\u003eExceptions to the Rule\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 12 - Special Types of Meetings \u003cbr\u003eComputer Meetings\u003cbr\u003eTrade Shows \u003cbr\u003eContinuity Shows \u003cbr\u003eTraining Seminars\u003cbr\u003eContractor Bid Teams \u003cbr\u003eThemed Parties\u003cbr\u003eTours, Fashion Shows\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 13 - Choosing a Site\u003cbr\u003eCriteria for Choosing\u003cbr\u003eTips on Where to Start\u003cbr\u003eInitial Contact \u003cbr\u003eSite Inspections \u003cbr\u003eEstablishing a Rapport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 14 - Let's Put it on Paper\u003cbr\u003eTelephone Dialogue: An Actual Booking.\u003cbr\u003eHow Many and When \u003cbr\u003eThe Basic Info \u003cbr\u003eMeeting Space and Equipment Needs.\u003cbr\u003eMorning and Afternoon Breaks\u003cbr\u003eBlocking Sleeping Rooms \u003cbr\u003eMeals and Menus\u003cbr\u003eBar Arrangements\u003cbr\u003eHors d'Oeurres\u003cbr\u003eBilling In","brand":"Ross Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47109103419632,"sku":"9780894960000","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780894960000_p0.jpg?v=1763852389","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780894960000","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}