eventruGuides for people who run events
Practical guides to running events: writing a venue RFP, building a run of show, and knowing when a spreadsheet has stopped being enough.
Venue sourcingHow to write a venue RFP that gets comparable answers
What to put in a venue request for proposal, a copy-ready RFP template with fixed cost lines, and the mistakes that cost you a week of chasing replies.
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Run of showHow to build a run of show the crew can actually run
What a run of show is, how it differs from an agenda, the columns every one needs, and how to keep it accurate when the timings change on the day.
Spreadsheets or event management software: when to switch
When a spreadsheet is enough to run an event, where it starts to cost you, and what to look for in event management software when you outgrow it.
ProposalsHow to write an event proposal a client can approve
How to write an event proposal a client can say yes to: the sections to include, how to present venue options and costs, and a template you can copy.
How to build an event budget you can invoice from
How to build an event budget that holds up: the cost categories to include, estimated against actual, VAT and commission on every line, and a template to copy.
Put the method into practice
Every guide maps onto a module in eventru, and the free plan has all of them.
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