Mistakes To Avoid When Planning An Event - Part 2
What is the biggest mistake companies make when sourcing an event venue?
Looking at room hire fees and ignoring the…
09.10.2026
Mistakes to avoid when planning an event
If you're planning an event for Q4, here is the number 1 mistake to avoid:
Waiting too long to start the venue search.
Prime corporate event spaces, especially for teams of 30 to 150 often book out 3 to 6 months in advance. When you start the search late, three things happen:
1. You end up settling for secondary locations or inconvenient dates.
2. You lose all leverage to negotiate minimum spends or contract terms.
3. Your team spends double the hours sending frantic last-minute inquiries.
Starting early doesn't just get you a better space, it gives you the bargaining power to secure preferred rates.
Are you already sourcing venues for your upcoming team events, or still in the planning phase?
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