Posts by Mark Williams
How the Right Software Can Enhance Collaboration within Your Event Team
Planning and organizing an event can be a stressful process – especially when there are many different people involved. During the initial phases of planning an event, the team is usually pretty small. But as things start to get settled on and the event gets closer, the team tends to grow. This makes having…
Read MoreHow Event Guru Software Creates the Most Affordable Software Option for Venues
Everyone has a budget where they will have to make difficult decisions to get the most value for their buck. We’ve all heard the phrase “you get what you pay for,” but is there a way to get quality and not go broke doing it? This is a concern every venue has when it…
Read MoreCatch EGS at the ACUHO-I Biz Ops Conference
The Event Guru Software team will be exhibiting during the ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference Wednesday, October 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. They will be sharing a booth with their partner, Unique Venues, for this upcoming conference. The ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference is the conference home of professionals involved in the operational aspects of housing and residence…
Read MoreNew Registration and Ticketing Solution Unveiled
Event Guru Software is now offering online registration and ticketing services for venues looking for a way to improve the customer experience and generate a new revenue stream. EGS COO, Mark Williams, said, “We have been working very hard to design an intuitive registration and ticketing solution for our customers. This solution offers venues a…
Read MoreMark Williams Elected to ACCED-I Chair Position
Event Guru Software’s COO, Mark Williams, was elected to his 3rd term as the Chair for the Corporate Advisory Council at the Association of Collegiate and Conference and Events Directors- International. “It is an honor to be involved with ACCED-I in this leadership position and I look forward to continuing to work hard to help…
Read MoreEGS Staffer Presenting at NACAS
Mark Williams was recently selected to speak at the upcoming National Association of College Auxiliary Services Conference (NACAS) October 14 – 17. The annual C3X conference and expo will be held in Orlando, FL and draws higher education professionals together to network and learn more about enriching the campus experience. Mark’s presentation is entitled Introducing…
Read MoreMost Bang for Your Buck: 4 Shopping Tips for Getting The Right Software With The Right Features
With the holiday season upon us, we are constantly on the look-out for the perfect gift for that special someone in our life. As consumers we tend to equate things that are expensive with quality. Think along the lines of Dolce and Gabbana, Land Rover, or Rolex. A stroll down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills…
Read MoreMaking a Trailer Will Lure Visitors to Your Venue
Lights, Camera, Action! These are the 3 words synonymous with the film and screen industry. All the movies from the big blockbusters like StarWars to the small independent films use this same phrase at one point or another. However, unlike the movie Field of Dreams when Kevin Costner says “if you build it they will come,” movies…
Read MoreFiring Your Customer: When Good Relationships Go Bad
Within the meetings and conference industry your customer retention percentage is a great barometer when it comes to measuring the strength of your business. A high customer retention rate means the customers are satisfied with your venue and choose to come back again and again. A low customer retention rate is usually a red flag…
Read MoreUsing Disconnected Systems Will Impact Your Bottom Line Period
No if, ands, or buts about it your business is suffering if you are using multiple systems to manage its day-to-day operations. The time it requires to jump between different software to find information or run a report is time wasted. Think of it as those elements of your business that fall through the cracks never to be…
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