[mk_page_section bg_color="#211551" bg_stretch="true" min_height="20" padding_top="0" padding_bottom="0" sidebar="sidebar-1"][vc_column][mk_fancy_title strip_tags="true" color="#d6a461" size="25" line_height="50" margin_top="20" margin_bottom="0" font_family="Palatino Linotype, Book Antiqua, Palatino, serif" font_type="safefont" align="right"]FAQs[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="50px"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1521658641355{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Hi and thanks for stopping by! We created these FAQs for you to get to know us and hopefully inspire you to start a conversation. We know there are a lot of companies vying for your business and most of them are likely excellent executors of logistics. We are too but logistics are one of the last things we talk about when partnering with new clients. We focus on your goals, who you are, how you work, what you need from us and how we can make your life easier. Our goal is making you happy every single day we’re working with you. It’s how we’re wired. If you can’t imagine life without us and don’t want to take us home with you at the end of a program, we’re not doing our job right.

Our team is comprised of some of the most recognized experts in the field but what we’re most proud of is that we’re funny, happy, honest, hardworking, dedicated professionals who love our pets, like to laugh, tend to be quirky and who truly, absolutely, completely want to delight and amaze you. We have all chosen to be members of the SME Tribe because of its corporate culture. SME was created around an unwavering commitment to act with integrity, to find new ways to redefine excellence in everything we do and to create a work environment where people trust, enjoy and celebrate each other. It’s a cool place to work.

We love what we do, who we do it for and the high we get when we’re doing what we’re brilliant at. That translates to how we show up to work each and how our clients feel when interacting with us. We’ve been invited to client’s homes for dinner, to their weddings and have two former clients work for us! (No, we didn’t steal them.) Simply put; our clients like us not just because of what we do, but because of who we are.

So, have a read and give us a call or shoot us an email to start a conversation. We’d love to hear more about your needs and how we can start making your life easier.[/vc_column_text][mk_faq view_all_text="FAQs" background_color="#ffffff"][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]