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Narrow down your search by targeting meeting and conference services that have experience in your particular conference and seminar, whether large or small. Keep your options open and contact a few different companies to start with. Call each to get rates, availability, experience, facility or center location, and website information. Read up on a few different companies to get a feel for what each has to offer, such as 3 way calling, projectors, phones, video conferencing, technical support, computers, conference room space, conference planning, on-site logistics and strategy management, event management, registration management, and post-conference evaluation. In your search for the right meeting and conference service, keep in mind that different services specialize in different types of trade shows, exhibits, corporate events, venues, conventions, and seminars. Some may cater to global corporate meetings with a lot of audio and video components, while others may cater to smaller seminars or centers with a speaker or two. Contact a few different companies that you feel may offer the facility services you need. Get basic information such as experience, location, availability, services, rates, and qualifications. Find out if the service is part of a local, national or international company, or an independent contractor. Inquire about any business affiliations as well. Many online corporate meeting and conference services offer detailed information on services, results and successes, and free quotes. Research the professional you choose thoroughly, making sure he or she has all the proper qualifications. Get references if possible. When meeting with consultants, take note of the cleanliness of the office and friendliness of staff, as well as timeliness of the professional. Ask what the cost entails, and be specific as to services and time lines, whether you want a three-hour leadership management seminar, or a weekend corporate event planner with video conferencing.
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