Question 1

Do I really need a professional event planner?

Accepted Answer

That depends on your vision, your objectives, and the scope of your project. If you are having an event for which the execution must be flawless, your budget needs to go as far as it can, or you need to really wow your audience, it’s probably a good idea to hire a professional event planner. At Simple Meeting Solutions, we have both the skillset and the network to create value for our clients by providing options and services that would be difficult for a non-event planner to find. And we also have access to price points that the general public does not, generating cost savings that offset the cost of paying for a professional planner.

Question 2

What should I look for when hiring an event planner?

Accepted Answer

Experience matters more than anything in the events industry. Just about anyone who has planned a baby shower or birthday party can hang out a shingle for event planning but true professionals in this industry are distinguished by their experience, their credentials, and their network. We recommend you look for an event planner who specializes in corporate meetings or events (“special events” are different than “corporate events”) and preferably someone who has their CMP credential, which shows that they have worked full-time in the events industry for at least 3 years and possess the knowledge required to pass a rigorous certification exam.

Question 3

What size of events do you typically plan?

Accepted Answer

We plan events of any size, ranging from 15 people to over 5,000 people.

Question 4

How much do you charge?

Accepted Answer

Every event is different and we provide a custom scope of work and price quote to each client for each project.
 
We follow a flat rate pricing model based on the time we think your event project will take. We believe that a flat rate makes budgeting easier on our clients so there are no unexpected overages or variable costs. We do not upcharge for any of the products or services we source for you.

Question 5

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

Our team works remotely to serve our clients as efficiently as possible and to provide the best work/life balance for our valued team members. Our “home base” is in Providence, Rhode Island but we service every time zone in North America.

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FAQ's

Do I really need a professional event planner?

What should I look for when hiring an event planner?

What size of events do you typically plan?

How much do you charge?

Where are you based?

SIMPLE MEETING SOLUTIONS

serving the entire United States

hello@simplemeetingsolutions.com

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