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<h2>FAQs</h2>
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1520444672157{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]We receive at least one of these questions every week, here are the answers.[/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title="How do I break into the industry and is there anything you can do to help me?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]First, congratulations on your choice. Our library of content, webinars, podcasts, free tools and resources and helpful links is a great way to get started. All our resources are free and Christy takes suggestions for future topics, so if there is something you want information on that you don’t see, write to us and we’ll do our best to create content around that topic. For those who are looking for one on one mentoring, please contact Erin Buckley for Christy’s coaching rate sheet.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="How do I plan a budget three year in advance?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]It’s not as difficult as it sounds if you have some basic information. Hotel food prices increase approximately 8- 10% a year and rooms 3-5%. Airlines tend to raise rates 3-5% each year.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="What’s should I study if I want to go into event planning?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]If the school you are attending does not have an events or hospitality major, business, marketing and communications are great majors. There are industry certifications you can achieve once you enter the industry. So, you can keep learning as your career progresses. There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:

INSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="What’s should I study if I want to go into event planning?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]If the school you are attending does not have an events or hospitality major, business, marketing and communications are great majors. There are industry certifications you can achieve once you enter the industry. So, you can keep learning as your career progresses. There are free webinars and podcasts you can take advantage of and countless online and print publications about what’s happening in the industry. Here are a few of our favorites:

INSERT LINKS TO OUR SITE, WHO WE WRITE FOR, WHO WE SUPPORT[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="Are you hiring?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]We are always looking for exceptional talent! If you want to apply, click here. Be prepared to explain how SME will benefit from hiring you. When you interview, the best way to make an impression is to explain what you have to offer, not what you want as there are hundreds of people looking for jobs. Tell us what makes you stand out.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="Can I pick your brain?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]Absolutely! Christy is happy to partner with you as you invest in your future, start your career, build a business. Options are 30 minutes for $250 or an hour for $450. Please email <a href="mailto:Erin.Buckley@strategic.events">Erin.Buckley@strategic.events</a> to schedule an appointment.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="How do I join the Strategic Movement?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]Your support in the form of your voice, ideas and enthusiasm are all essential! Please see the lists below for the ways you can join.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="Do you accept content from outside sources?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]We welcome content that is original and educational for consideration. Press releases and advertisements will not be used.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="Where do you get your ideas from?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]We rely on a variety of sources for ideas, both inside and outside the industry. Attending seminars, webinars, conferences, networking, reading business books and looking at a huge array of magazines sparks our creativity. Have an idea? We’d love to hear it! Email us at:[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="Where do you get all your graphics from?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]Many of our graphics are created by our in-house team. We strive to put out original content in every form possible; visually, spoken and written.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="Do you accept advertising?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]We partner with select organizations and individuals and would be happy to discuss options. Please reach us at:[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title="How do I hire Christy to speak at my upcoming event?" style="simple" css_animation="none" custom_font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" use_custom_heading="true"]Christy travels globally, inspiring and teaching on a wide range of business, personal growth and event topics. For a copy of her one-sheets and pricing, please email @[/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space height="50px"][mk_social_networks size="medium" style="simple-rounded" border_color="#000050" bg_color="#000050" bg_hover_color="#ffffff" icon_color="#ffffff" icon_hover_color="#000050" align="center" facebook="https://www.facebook.com/StrategicMeetingsEvents" twitter="https://twitter.com/SME_Events" pinterest="https://www.pinterest.com/strategicmeetingsevents/" instagram="https://www.instagram.com/strategic.events/" linkedin="https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-meetings-&amp;-events" youtube="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuJ-F1Ot1zSc1ccpj_DzXA"][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTNFJTBBZmJxJTI4JTI3dHJhY2slMjclMkMlMjAlMjdWaWV3Q29udGVudCUyNyUyQyUyMCU3QiUwQXZhbHVlJTNBJTIwMy41MCUyQyUwQWN1cnJlbmN5JTNBJTIwJTI3VVNEJTI3JTBBJTdEJTI5JTNCJTBBJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF[/vc_raw_js][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_empty_space height="50px"][vfb id="2"][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth="true" css=".vc_custom_1469113417543{background-color: #211551 !important;}"][vc_column][mk_button dimension="flat" size="large" url="https://strategic.events/strategic-meetings-events-global-corporate-event-management/contact-strategic-meetings-events/" target="_blank" align="center" fullwidth="true" margin_bottom="6" margin_right="0" bg_color="#211551" btn_hover_bg="#d6a461" btn_hover_txt_color="#211551"]Contact us today for a strategic plan that is headline worthy.[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]