Managing Registrations And Payments For An Event
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Managing Event Registrations and Payments
Overview
Organizing a marketing event for a company of 25 people, especially when charging an entry fee, can be quite daunting. Patricia Thomson experienced this challenge firsthand last week. As a Marketing Assistant, she had to continue her regular duties while managing event seminars, realizing she could face hundreds of inquiries. This was the company's first foray into such an event, and their accounts department wasn't equipped for a large volume of small payments.
The Importance of a Streamlined Process
Registration and payment procedures must be as professional as possible. This aspect, though small, is crucial in shaping attendees' first impressions of the event. A well-executed process can forgive minor hiccups later, but mishandling it can lead to negative perceptions early on.
Designing the Registration Procedure
Collaborate with your administrative team to establish a detailed, consistent process for bookings. Involving the whole team in creating this procedure fosters ownership and motivation to improve the process and reduce errors.
Key Considerations for Your Procedure
- Booking Methods: Decide how you will accept bookings?"via mail, phone, email, or online.
- Database Options: Choose between using a spreadsheet, a paper-based system, or a relational database to manage registrations.
- Online Booking Systems: Determine if you'll use an in-house system or outsource to platforms like mybookingmanager.com. If outsourced, establish a plan for data synchronization.
- Payment Methods: Clarify which payment methods you'll accept: bank transfer, credit card, business checks, or personal checks.
- Information Updates: Decide how often event managers and caterers will need updates on bookings and delegate details.
Patricia showcased efficiency by immediately exploring online booking agents. She realized the effort required to do a top-notch job would likely mean hiring and training a temp, which would burden their already small office. An online booking system would alleviate this, offering continuous credit card booking and a 24-hour phone service?"features that would impress their delegates.
Moving Forward
With the right systems in place, registrations are now steadily pouring in, proving the effectiveness of their approach.
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