{"product_id":"business-meeting-event-planning","title":"Business Meeting \u0026 Event Planning For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHold productive meetings and events with help from Dummies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a whole new world out there. With so many companies, big and small, electing to move to virtual or hybrid operating models, meetings have arguably become more important than ever as the primary way teams communicate day-to-day. But how do you maximize engagement when a screen sits between you and your coworkers? In \u003ci\u003eBusiness Meeting \u0026amp; Event Planning For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e expert author Susan Friedmann shares her tips and insider tricks for navigating virtual and hybrid gatherings without missing a beat. Armed with top-notch guidance and insider tips from Dummies, you’ll be able to streamline meetings to maximize efficiency and save money – on or offline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate effective and exciting business events and presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep on time and on budget, maintain group engagement, and use social media to your advantage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover best practices, proven tips, and technical advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a professional who wants to make the most of business meetings, this is the Dummies guide for you. It’s also a valuable resource for anyone who needs to plan a large-scale event (seminar, convention, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Friedmann, CSP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Certified Speaking Professional), is a well-respected niche marketer on a mission to wipe out sameness and add vitality and differentiation to entrepreneurial marketing and meetings. Well-executed events, in person and online, is her top tool for captivating a market. She’s an international bestselling author of 18 books, and has trained and coached over 10,000 people on 4 continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Been to Any Good Meetings or Events Lately? 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Gearing Up for Meetings and Events 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Strictly Business: Defining Meetings 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The ABCs of Meeting Preparation 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Mixing Business with Pleasure: Events 45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Bringing an Event to Life 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: It’s All Show Business 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Get Me to the Meeting on Time 81\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Food for Thought 93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Selecting Great Speakers 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: It’s the Extras That Count 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Lights, Camera, Action! 129\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: No Guts, No Story 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Nuts and Bolts: Negotiating, Contracting, and Ensuring Safety 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Working with Vendors 161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Drinking Champagne on a Beer Budget 171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Building Bridges with Technology 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Making Meeting Technology Work for You 187\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: This Phone’s for You: Conference Calling 197\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Holding Meetings Online 207\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Expanding Your Reach with Virtual Events 223\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Exhibiting at Trade Shows 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Planning for Gold: Exhibiting 101 233\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Strutting Your Stuff: Exhibiting 201 251\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Presenting the Floor Show: Exhibiting 301 263\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Creative Ways to Meet 273\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Common Meeting Mistakes to Avoid 277\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Top Negotiating Tactics 281\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Strategies For Exhibiting Overseas 285\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Checklist Heaven 291\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40313191891042,"sku":"9781119982814","price":524.63,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1279\/5591\/files\/1119982812.webp?v=1772873104","url":"https:\/\/elexacademicbookstore.co.za\/products\/business-meeting-event-planning","provider":"Elex Academic Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}