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Chapter 6 Event Financing, Budgeting, & Revenue Maximization

Chapter 6 Event Financing, Budgeting, & Revenue Maximization

6.1 Event Financing

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EVENT FINANCING, BUDGETING, & REVENUE MAXIMIZATION

6.1 Event Financing

As events need to be financially viable, detailed research must be undertaken into expenses such as venue hiring and staffing

How might a technology-centered event finance its technological needs

6.1 Event Financing

Once you have completed this lesson, you should be able to Explain the financial objectives of events

KEY TERMS Profit margin

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Event Financial Objectives

Why do individuals, businesses, and governments finance events

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Financial Objective: Profit

Short-term Profit

Long-term Profit

Breakeven

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Negative Profit

Financial Objective: Revenue

Revenue Growth

Revenue Maximization

Financial Objective: Costs

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Minimizing costs by purchasing the lowest-cost option may reduce the initial cost of purchase

Financial Objective: Cash Flow

Why is it important to keep a close eye on the costs of events

Event Financing

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Decisions have to be made on how the events should be paid for, and more importantly, who is responsible for paying any bills. Often

Where would the financing for a wedding come from

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Savings or Retained Profits

Investments

Sponsorship

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Deposits

Bank Loans

Why do different events use different methods of financing?

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Factors Affecting Event Financing Requirements

Why do many venues charge more for weddings than for other events

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EXTERNAL FACTORS

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Internal factors

External factors

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Management Fees

Contingencies

Why is planning the financial requirements of an event difficult

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Maintaining Financial Records

The Importance of Financial Planning

Monitoring Event Costs

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Monitoring Revenue Streams

Calculating Ticket and Merchandizing Sales

Monitoring Cash Flow

Implementing Fraud and Control Systems

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Why should event planners ensure there are effective financial management policies in place

Meeting Legal, Zakat, and Tax Obligations

Event Management Skills

Explain how you would decide how much of a provision for emergency rain covers and umbrellas would need to be included in the budget. What would happen with unsold stock

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Select the most appropriate answer for each of the following: 1. Which of the following is NOT a financial objective

Why is having a contingency fund essential for an event manager

How does monitoring cash flow help in the financial planning of an event