The following tips have been submitted by Jody Ferrer of The Perfect Promotion.  The Perfect Promotion offers a large selection of diverse products and print materials to increase your visibility and brand your identity in the marketplace.

Tips For Meeting Preparation

Meetings are a valuable time to create initiatives, make decisions and bring people together. With business people being as busy as they are, be prepared ahead of time to get the most out of each event!

-Follow these simple steps the day of your meeting and it's sure to be a success!

-Double check that the AV Equipment and connections are working properly.

-Temperature issues can be a significant distraction. Make adjustments prior to attendees arriving.

-Keep attendees comfortable with snacks and beverages available. Plan ahead so that they are ready to go the day of the meeting.

-If your meeting is off-site, take shipping supplies and orchestrate with the site manager on handling packages that will be shipped.

-Ensure there is adequate directional signage to guide attendees to the meeting room.

-Post your meeting agenda in a visible location for attendees or distribute copies.

-Get feedback. During the meeting, have a survey on-hand so that you can evaluate what worked and what could be changed for next year.

Jody can be reached by calling 860-523-1200 or by email at Jody@ThePerfectPromotion.net.