Archive for June, 2007
Accidents Can Happen!
Many people have been injured at conventions. There have been accidents involving loss of limb, if not loss of life.
At a meeting in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, a chair collapsed. The occupant suffered a painful and costly broken spine. He sued and collected! During a Los Angeles convention a saleslady fell from a balcony and broke her arm.
A fire in New Haven caused panic. Several persons were injured in the rush for the exits.
How to protect yourself and your company
The building being used may already be insured, including public liability. But don’t guess about it. Don’t take someone’s word for it. Be sure! See your insurance broker. Additional protection may be needed. People don’t sue for a pittance these days. Besides, the cost of such insurance is quite nominal. You should never risk a convention without it.
How to conduct a large meeting or convention
* Appoint a Steering Committee Chairman
* Determine the Major Activities
* Select a Steering Committee
* Convene With the Steering Committee
* Provide Check Lists
* Obtain Insurance
Keywords: Sales, Marketing, Business, Sales Training
Accidents Can Happen!
Many people have been injured at conventions. There have been accidents involving loss of limb, if not loss of life.
At a meeting in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, a chair collapsed. The occupant suffered a painful and costly broken spine. He sued and collected! During a Los Angeles convention a saleslady fell from a balcony and broke her arm.
A fire in New Haven caused panic. Several persons were injured in the rush for the exits.
How to protect yourself and your company
The building being used may already be insured, including public liability. But don’t guess about it. Don’t take someone’s word for it. Be sure! See your insurance broker. Additional protection may be needed. People don’t sue for a pittance these days. Besides, the cost of such insurance is quite nominal. You should never risk a convention without it.
How to conduct a large meeting or convention
* Appoint a Steering Committee Chairman
* Determine the Major Activities
* Select a Steering Committee
* Convene With the Steering Committee
* Provide Check Lists
* Obtain Insurance
Keywords: Sales, Marketing, Business, Sales Training
