As a provider of event management solutions<\/a>, we\u2019re more than aware of the countless options available on today\u2019s market. The increased level of choice has made it difficult for organisers to separate the good from the bad. Every solution is promising the world to their prospective users. And in reality, very few can deliver to the required standard.<\/p>\n The pressure of choosing the best event management tool<\/strong> from tens of potential options has opened the door for short-term, often single-event contracts. These appear to bring the luxury of testing the waters, but on further inspection could actually create more problems than they solve.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t always have to sign an official contract to open the bonnet and take a good look at what you\u2019re working with. Product demonstrations give you the chance to learn all about your event management tool<\/a> and ask any questions that spring to mind.<\/p>\n Start your Free 14-day Trial<\/a><\/p>\n Once you\u2019re happy with the solution after being guided through the process of creating a dummy event, you should be confident of testing it in a real-life scenario. Naturally, this will involve some form of contract, where we arrive at our point of contention.<\/p>\n While short-term deals bring an air of flexibility, there are legitimate reasons why it pays to look beyond one or two events.<\/p>\n It takes time to learn about new platforms, so don\u2019t expect to instantly become a master of your new solution. We\u2019d be hard-pressed to come up with an estimate for hours or days but let\u2019s assume it\u2019s more than one event.<\/p>\n Short-term contracts give you a glimpse into what you can expect. However, only through experience and a healthy amount of trial and error can you actually make the most from your investment.<\/p>\n Given the amount of tools at your disposal, it makes sense to have someone that can advise on the best ways of using them. Account and project managers<\/strong> are the saints of our industry. They devote their time to making sure you\u2019re totally happy with your investment.<\/p>\n Jumping from platform to platform will not give you the space to build ties on a personal level, which inevitably has an impact on the results you drive. Creating time for a relationship to flourish is definitely a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n As the old saying goes, “the grass isn\u2019t always greener on the other side”. Short-term contracts provide an easy way of switching providers. Nevertheless, you have to wonder if it\u2019s clouding your focus.<\/p>\n Teething issues are all part of the onboarding process and should be expected regardless of which provider you opt for. A longer commitment removes the inclination to look elsewhere and saves having to start from the beginning with another, potentially inferior solution.<\/p>\n Finally, we shouldn\u2019t ignore the fact that multi-event deals<\/strong> often come cheaper than their short-term counterparts.<\/p>\nReminder: free trials are available<\/h2>\n
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Reason #1 – Technology requires commitment<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nReason #2 – Relationships power technology<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nReason #3 – The temptation to look elsewhere<\/h3>\n
Reason #4 – Value<\/h3>\n
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