subject: Tips for Booking Speakers and Artists for a Corporate Event [print this page] Tips for Booking Speakers and Artists for a Corporate Event
When you are having a corporate entertainment event, you will often have speakers, artists or a band to help liven things up. It should not all be about business and entertainment can help make a great corporate event for your company. However, in tough economic times, you will want to save money for the company and the ways you can do that include:
1. Find out if the entertainment can offer you a discount. This can include giving you a discount if you provide them with meals, and discounts if you provide them with all the public address system for them.
2. Book bands that are in the area so that you do not have to pay for hotel rooms and you can see if the band will give you a discount for not having to travel very far.
3. Instead of hiring a big band, hire a small band or go really simple with a DJ. That can save you a lot of money while still giving you plenty of entertainment.
4. Find out if sponsors would be willing to pay for the bands, thereby saving you money.
5. Look within the company for anyone who has a band or can provide music for free. Many will just be happy for the exposure and if your company is big enough, it will not be hard to find a musician somewhere within it.
6. Book a band that you have booked before because you may get a deal on the cost since you are a repeat customer. This helps provide a good relationship with a band, and it ensures you save money in the future.
7. Be sure to shop around and do not be afraid about asking bands to reduce their rates. Many are just looking for exposure and to be noticed, and they will be happy to do what they love for you. Just ask and you may be surprised by the results.
