Complete Idiot's Guide to Meeting and Event Planning, 2nd Edition

You're no idiot, of course. You know you can't throw a corporate function together overnight-especially if you want to impress clients, shareholders, and upper management. Whether you're prepared to tackle the task yourself or you're considering hiring a professional, you want your event to be a stellar occasion to remember.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meeting and Event Planning, Second Edition, will show you how to organise any company gathering on time and on budget, whether you're hosting 10 or 10,000. In this revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide , you get:- Up-to-date information on planning and budgeting software, phone and data lines, audio and video, and satellite bookings.- Expanded coverage on international conferences-via remote, abroad, or by international components.- Ideas for smoothly dealing with last-minute glitches and crises.