The Seminar Source Objectives:
· To encourage readers to offer seminars as part of their businesses.
· To increase awareness of ready-made seminars available..
· To provide tips on how to earn money giving seminars.
· To provide samples of available books and seminars you can use. Month/Year
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Greetings! After a surprise snow storm and cold, bitter weather this week, today is expected to reach the 50's. Tomorrow, the 60's! Yea!
Did you ever notice how much your mood is affected by the weather? Sunshine lifts me up and makes me feel I can do anything, yet I love rainy days. It's the cloudy, gloomy days that somehow have the ability to weigh me down, to darken my perspective of the world. That's why I so enjoy the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACidcPZNwdo. The creator of the video, Marci Shimoff, just authored a new book, Happy For No Reason, which I look forward to reading.
Although I know that darkness and gloom can be readily dispelled by consciously opting for thoughts of gratitude and joy, the transition is not always easy. The oft-repeated Norman Vincent Peale quotation "Change your thoughts and you change your world" does have validity! 'Tis a great quote to keep in mind.
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Have a great week,
Gail
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Feature Article:
BEST LOCATIONS FOR SEMINARS SCHEDULING
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by Gail Cassidy
LOCATION: You can find listings in the Yellow Pages for hotels that participate in the seminar market. Most hotels will host seminars.
Also consider Caribbean cruise ships and retreat centers.
Information about locations can be found in the library, under Conference Centers. To contact them directly write or call The International Association of Conference Centers, 900 South Highway Drive, Fenton, MO 63026, (314) 349-5579.
Two other resources are excellent sources for information on new sites and on developments in the meeting industry. Meeting Planners International, 1950 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207, (214) 746-5248. The other one is Successful Meetings, 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017, and (212) 983-6930.
Whatever location you select, there are certain criteria you should consider:
1) Population: Too small a town may yield too small a crowd. Large cities are good because of the advantage of having 2) mass transportation as well as taxicabs or private cars. Most participants travel 100 miles or less.
Also be aware of the following:
3) distance from the airport,
4) transportation available from the airport and in the town,
5) sleeping accommodations,
6) recreational facilities,
7) room service,
8) cleanliness,
9) elevators,
10) front desk and bellhops courteousness,
11) sales and banquet office service oriented,
12) heating and cooling efficiency,
13) high ceilings,
14) technology available or at least hookups,
15) food and beverages for meals and breaks,
16) restaurant on site or nearby,
17) meeting room tables and chairs to be arranged as desired.
Next week marketing coaches, /diane Conklin and Gail Saseen will address the 13 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Event.
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Quote of the Day
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Every decision you make is not a decision about what to do.
It is a decision about Who You Are.
-Neale Donald Walsh
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NEXT WEEK
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13 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Event.
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Gail Cassidy
gail@coachability.com; (908) 654-5216
http://www.Coachability.com
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