The Best Tips for Managing Your Venue, According to These Event Pros

Opening and managing an event venue is a dream come true for creatives, property owners and families alike, and it's all fun and games until you're dealing with pricing structures, schedules and a full inbox. The logistics that go into creating a successful, seamless venue experience – for vendors and clients – can be daunting and you may be feeling more overwhelmed than when you were building the blueprints for your space. We caught up with some of the event industry's most seasoned planners and designers to get their top tips on running a venue that everyone from companies to couples to vendors will not only love hosting their event at, but will also refer you to everyone they know.
Reporter: Heather Ash

Cultivate Your Creative Community
Hone Your Communication Skills
Don't Be Afraid to Put Pricing Out There
Run Your Venue, and Only Your Venue
Clear, Upbeat, Speedy Communication
Show the Venue Furnished and Unfurnished
Offer Price Ranges & Be Flexible
Know When to Have an Exclusive Vendor List
Guidelines (Ahead of Time) Are Good
Offer Floor Plan Examples
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Provide the Right Amount of Vendor Options
Ask Vendors to Attend the Site Visit
Be Upfront About Timing Expectations
Be Clear About What Is (or Isn’t) Included
Set Up Multiple Site Visits
Set Up Multiple Site Visits [Cont.]
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