Reducing the Cost of Bringing in a Speaker

Shrinking the Bill: Reducing the Cost of Bringing in a Speaker

SUCCESSFUL CAMPUS EVENTS USING SPEAKERS

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When bringing in a professional speaker for your next event, it's wise to consider all the costs involved. By considering everything up front, you can easily reduce your costs by a significant amount.

From travel fees to follow up surveys, there are countless places to reduce the costs of your next event. Consider these easy tips to slash prices:

Book early so your professional speaker can get the best airline prices. Two weeks or more in advance is best.

Double up by booking two or more professional speakers at once through the same speaker's bureau or agency. This allows the booking agent to offer you a package price.

Block your booking by partnering with other local schools or with campus departments to book the same speaker for back-to-back dates. This allows for a discounted speaker fee as well as only one travel fee to be split between the two locations.

Offer to drive your professional speaker to and from the airport, thus eliminating rental car fees and parking.

House your guest speaker in on-campus housing or in a hotel booked through your school's hotel account. Many schools and hotels have pre-arranged discounts.

Think local by holding your event on-campus. This will eliminate paying for a venue.

Choose low-cost or free promotion techniques to promote your event without breaking the bank.

All of these tips can be implemented easily, allowing you to trim your budget and produce a quality event at a reasonable price.

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