Too many of us have been to one too many conferences or corporate functions that just don't live up to our expectations.
Corporate functions and events are part of business and if you are the one entrusted with the big job, you need to be capable of delivering an event that lives long in the memory of those who attend. Managing budgets, deadlines and logistics have to become second nature to you.
Fortunately, delivering top notch corporate events can be mastered.
Ensure you possess the skills and competencies needed to orchestrate an unforgettable function time and again. The course covers the following key topics:
MARKETING & DELIVERING AN OUTSTANDING EVENT:
• Understanding all the elements that make an event
successful and memorable.
• Delivering an event that will delight your client.
• Excellent communication between you, your client and service providers.
• Advertising & marketing the event.
• Creating excitement and interest in your event.
• Knowing who should attend.
• Creating invitations that work.
• Decorating and branding: achieving the balance.
• How to arrange sponsorship and what kind of
sponsorship is appropriate.
• How to make people want to attend
MASTERING THE LOGISTICS OF IT ALL:
• Planning for the expected and the unexpected.
• Co-ordinating all parties involved.
• Negotiating the best deal with suppliers.
• Mastering budgeting so there are no nasty surprises.
• Applying basic project management principles.
• The value of performing site inspections.
• Ensuring stakeholder consultation.
• How specifications, procedures and checklists can make the process easy.
ENSURING ALL BASES ARE COVERED:
• How to choose an appropriate guest speaker.
• Knowing when to have a master of ceremonies.
About photographers.
• What kind of audio and visual equipment you will need.
• How to organise the technical equipment so that it
actually works on the day!
• How to ensure a smooth and effective registration
process.
• About bookings, confirmations, invoicing and payment.
• PR and the media.
who should attend
• Event organisers/administrators
• Personal Assistants, secretaries and administrators
• Marketing assistants & administrators
• Conference or training co-ordinators and administrators
• Anyone involved in the planning of conferences, workshops, training, end of year functions, client functions, product launches, breakfast seminars, cocktail parties, company functions or other company events
outcomes
After attending this course attendees should:
• Be able to deliver a successful event
• Successfully market an event
• Be able to plan and co-ordinate all elements successfully
• Prepare and manage an event budget
take home tools
• Training Manual & CD
• All delegates receive one month of telephonic support relating to course content
general
COURSE DURATION
The course will take place over 2 days - 08:30 to 16:00/16:30 daily
COURSE FEES
R6 890.00 (excl. VAT) per delegate
( 5% discount for enrolment 2 weeks prior to course date. )
PROVISION OF THE COURSE BY BIZTECH INCLUDES
• Dynamic and knowledgeable facilitators
• Training File and a CD
• Certificate of Attendance
• High quality training venue
• Lunch and refreshments
• Parking
• Quality folder, notepad and pen
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration Confirmation must be sent prior to the start of the scheduled course.
the venue
The course will take place at the AstroTech Conference Centre in Parktown, Johannesburg.
The AstroTech Conference centre is in a gracious mansion in one of the most historic and beautiful areas of Johannesburg.
It is a high-end business focused conference centre with competitively priced packages, excellent facilities and top client service.
Close to major highways, airport and Johannesburg city centre, this state-of-the-art venue offers elegance, discretion, security and convenience with safe parking.
The course will be run from 08:30 to 16:30 daily.
Course venues will be confirmed prior to course commencement.
bbbee compliance
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terms and conditions
Upon receipt of your enrolment, a tax invoice will be processed and payment is required prior to the start of the scheduled course. Should course expectations not be met for any reason, delegates are given the opportunity to leave before lunch on the 1st day and receive a full refund of the course fee.
Cancellations:
A cancellation can only be confirmed if we are advised in writing at training@biztech.co.za
For cancellations received more than one week prior to the course:
0% cancellation fee will apply.
For cancellations received less than ONE WEEK prior to the course:
50% cancellation fee will apply.
For cancellations received within 24 hours of the course:
100% cancellation fee will apply.
Substitutes are welcome at no additional charge at any time prior to the course.
Postponements:
Requests to postpone course attendance must be received in writing at least three full working days prior to the course commencement. Should we not receive written confirmation within this period; the postponement will be subject to an additional fee of R 1,270 (excl VAT) per delegate.
All course postponements or programme exchanges need to be utilized within 6 months of the original course booking or the course fee will be forfeited.
Cancellations on postponements or exchanges are subject to the full course fee
Absent Delegates:
In the event that a delegate does not arrive for the course and no written cancellation has been received and confirmed, the full course fee will be payable
Presenters:
Should it be necessary, BizTech reserves the right to substitute the presenter.
Communication:
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Disclaimer:
BizTech wish to advise that they will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or harm, direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise and howsoever arising that may be caused to any person or property during the providing of any services by BizTech to the client.