Barbara Scofidio

The world of budgeting has its own vocabulary – and you, as a planner, need to speak the same language as the CFO.

Chronic exhaustion. Nagging anxiety. Difficulty concentrating. If these sound familiar, you could be in the early stages of burnout.

While fitted suits were de rigueur in Mad Men, the only jackets you’ll see at most meetings today are of the outdoors variety. What exactly are today’s meeting dress codes?

A mandatory service charge doesn’t always get back to the team, some employees can’t accept cash, and minimum wages differ by state. There’s nothing simple about tipping.

Hotel fees buried deep in your contract or on your hotel’s web site can add 30-40% to the cost of your meeting. Here’s how to negotiate them down.

It's not easy to consider each attendee at every step in the planning process – but it's essential.

For many planners, the key to managing the demands of their jobs is drawing a hard line between work and their personal lives. It’s not always easy.

Saving money on food and beverage is easier than you think. Just replace A with B.

The best cost-saving ideas are the ones that are easiest to implement and invisible to attendees.

At all-inclusive resorts, many items are included in a single price. But beware: You will need to pay for anything above and beyond that.