Your success as a business meeting or event planner depends upon your ability to hire the right people to help you shine. No one can pull off even a small gathering without a host of helpers. How to find good aides is the question that the tips in this list help answer:
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Keep an eye out for good vendors when you attend parties and business events. 
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Ask trusted friends and industry colleagues for recommendations. 
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Ask contacts at your meeting location for a list of approved vendors. 
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Contact a professional association affiliated with the industry in which you need to find a vendor. 
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Search the Internet, and keep in mind that you need to check references for the companies you find. 
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Scan trade/industry publications for potential resources. 
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Quiz the local Convention and Visitors Bureau in your destination city. 
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Consider using a Destination Management Company, which could save you time, money, and aggravation by assisting with part or all of your planning. 



