The Decision You Make on Which Company will Service your Upcoming Events is Critical to Their Success!

We suggest the following criteria in making this important decision:

Ask for References & Check Them All
Your peers in the industry will give you honest, first hand feedback that will be invaluable in making a decision.

The Devil is in the Details
Have they fully responded to your Request for Proposal in a detailed way, with suggestions, photos, etc.

Ask For Examples
A company’s past history working on similar events & conferences is very important.

Can They Be Permanent Partners
Choose a company that can service your conference every year, in every city and become an extension of your staff. Consistency is a key to success and you don’t want to reinvent the wheel for every conference.

Certification
What is the company’s level of certification according to the International Communication Industries Association, which is a telling issue on their overall company commitment to standards and training.

Extra Effort
Will the company attend planning meetings at your office, on site pre-convention event meetings and perform site surveys of upcoming cities and sites and what is the cost?

Face to Face is Better
Have the company representatives give a personal presentation to your staff. Meeting the key players face to face will give you a clearer picture of their commitment, capabilities, etc.

What Are the Extras
What incentives have they proposed that enhance your event, save you money and reinforce their commitment.

Adhere to Deadlines
Give concrete deadlines in every step of the proposal process and make sure they are met. If a company is late in submitting a proposal, photo, or answering a question, how and why would you trust them to service your important event.

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