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Hello, all! For this edition of Tip of the Week, we are highlighting the many great features available to you when managing NSO contacts. Since NSOs help planners find the best venues within their network and work closely with the venues to respond, we know how important it is to make it a smooth process for all parties involved. There are different aspects to keep in mind whether you are the event planner or the supplier, so here are a few key items to remember.

For the planner:

• Importing NSO Contacts – You want your NSO's information in Cvent so you can copy them on your RFPs, message directly, and overall ensure they are in-the-know to find you the best venue for your needs. If you are only working with a handful of contacts, you can always add these individually within your account. However, if you are working with many, it will be most efficient to import your contacts in.
  • To do so, simply access your NSO Contacts > Select Import under Actions > Download the sample file and input your data > return to the page and select your file to complete the import process.
  • You can even import them to be associated with a brand or chain. Be sure to download the sample list and include the details in the Associations and Association Type fields of your file.
• Exporting NSO Contacts – On the other side, to see a list of your contacts and pass those on to others if needed, you can always export your NSO contacts directly from your account.
• Send an RFP to an NSO only – Sometimes it is easiest to send your RFP only to your NSO, and then let them review and forward it to the venues that could be a fit for the event. This is also a simple step – when you have the RFP ready to be sent, select Suppliers & Responses > Hover over Actions > Select Send to NSO Only > Select the contacts and click Send (don't forget to add a message in the Message box).
  • Now, the NSO will take the next steps for you. However, if you are curious who the RFP was forwarded to, you can track the suppliers. Access this through RFP Administration > View Forward History
• Find exclusive deals for venues associated to your NSO contact – When browsing the Supplier Network for the right venues, you can apply Account Tags based on promotions, negotiated rates, and credits. Then work with your NSO contact, whether directly or CC'ing them on the RFP, for them to take it from there with their associated venues.

For the NSO Contact:

• View RFPs you were added to – If you have your own user access and want to have a clean view of the RFPs you were added to by your planner contacts, you can create a custom view to only see those you were copied on. This will help you stay on top of any action you need to take and keep those connections strong with your planners.

For the supplier:

• Track RFPs with NSO recipients – Use the Received RFPs report to stay in the know on which RFPs include NSO recipients. You can either include it as a field, filter by only those RFPs, or even view a specific NSO by only selecting their name when applying the filter in NSO contacts.

• What successes have you seen when working with your NSO contacts?
• If you are a supplier, what are the best experiences you have had with NSO contacts?

Let us know below! If you have any questions or feedback, be sure to share those, as well. #CventTip

Hello, all! For this edition of Tip of the Week, we are highlighting the many great features available to you when managing NSO contacts. Since NSOs help planners find the best venues within their network and work closely with the venues to respond, we know how important it is to make it a smooth process for all parties involved. There are different aspects to keep in mind whether you are the event planner or the supplier, so here are a few key items to remember.

For the planner:

• Importing NSO Contacts – You want your NSO's information in Cvent so you can copy them on your RFPs, message directly, and overall ensure they are in-the-know to find you the best venue for your needs. If you are only working with a handful of contacts, you can always add these individually within your account. However, if you are working with many, it will be most efficient to import your contacts in.
  • To do so, simply access your NSO Contacts > Select Import under Actions > Download the sample file and input your data > return to the page and select your file to complete the import process.
  • You can even import them to be associated with a brand or chain. Be sure to download the sample list and include the details in the Associations and Association Type fields of your file.
• Exporting NSO Contacts – On the other side, to see a list of your contacts and pass those on to others if needed, you can always export your NSO contacts directly from your account.
• Send an RFP to an NSO only – Sometimes it is easiest to send your RFP only to your NSO, and then let them review and forward it to the venues that could be a fit for the event. This is also a simple step – when you have the RFP ready to be sent, select Suppliers & Responses > Hover over Actions > Select Send to NSO Only > Select the contacts and click Send (don't forget to add a message in the Message box).
  • Now, the NSO will take the next steps for you. However, if you are curious who the RFP was forwarded to, you can track the suppliers. Access this through RFP Administration > View Forward History
• Find exclusive deals for venues associated to your NSO contact – When browsing the Supplier Network for the right venues, you can apply Account Tags based on promotions, negotiated rates, and credits. Then work with your NSO contact, whether directly or CC'ing them on the RFP, for them to take it from there with their associated venues.

For the NSO Contact:

• View RFPs you were added to – If you have your own user access and want to have a clean view of the RFPs you were added to by your planner contacts, you can create a custom view to only see those you were copied on. This will help you stay on top of any action you need to take and keep those connections strong with your planners.

For the supplier:

• Track RFPs with NSO recipients – Use the Received RFPs report to stay in the know on which RFPs include NSO recipients. You can either include it as a field, filter by only those RFPs, or even view a specific NSO by only selecting their name when applying the filter in NSO contacts.

• What successes have you seen when working with your NSO contacts?
• If you are a supplier, what are the best experiences you have had with NSO contacts?

Let us know below! If you have any questions or feedback, be sure to share those, as well. #CventTip

Hello, all! For this edition of Tip of the Week, we are highlighting the many great features available to you when managing NSO contacts. Since NSOs help planners find the best venues within their network and work closely with the venues to respond, we know how important it is to make it a smooth process for all parties involved. There are different aspects to keep in mind whether you are the event planner or the supplier, so here are a few key items to remember.

For the planner:

• Importing NSO Contacts – You want your NSO's information in Cvent so you can copy them on your RFPs, message directly, and overall ensure they are in-the-know to find you the best venue for your needs. If you are only working with a handful of contacts, you can always add these individually within your account. However, if you are working with many, it will be most efficient to import your contacts in.
  • To do so, simply access your NSO Contacts > Select Import under Actions > Download the sample file and input your data > return to the page and select your file to complete the import process.
  • You can even import them to be associated with a brand or chain. Be sure to download the sample list and include the details in the Associations and Association Type fields of your file.
• Exporting NSO Contacts – On the other side, to see a list of your contacts and pass those on to others if needed, you can always export your NSO contacts directly from your account.
• Send an RFP to an NSO only – Sometimes it is easiest to send your RFP only to your NSO, and then let them review and forward it to the venues that could be a fit for the event. This is also a simple step – when you have the RFP ready to be sent, select Suppliers & Responses > Hover over Actions > Select Send to NSO Only > Select the contacts and click Send (don't forget to add a message in the Message box).
  • Now, the NSO will take the next steps for you. However, if you are curious who the RFP was forwarded to, you can track the suppliers. Access this through RFP Administration > View Forward History
• Find exclusive deals for venues associated to your NSO contact – When browsing the Supplier Network for the right venues, you can apply Account Tags based on promotions, negotiated rates, and credits. Then work with your NSO contact, whether directly or CC'ing them on the RFP, for them to take it from there with their associated venues.

For the NSO Contact:

• View RFPs you were added to – If you have your own user access and want to have a clean view of the RFPs you were added to by your planner contacts, you can create a custom view to only see those you were copied on. This will help you stay on top of any action you need to take and keep those connections strong with your planners.

For the supplier:

• Track RFPs with NSO recipients – Use the Received RFPs report to stay in the know on which RFPs include NSO recipients. You can either include it as a field, filter by only those RFPs, or even view a specific NSO by only selecting their name when applying the filter in NSO contacts.

• What successes have you seen when working with your NSO contacts?
• If you are a supplier, what are the best experiences you have had with NSO contacts?

Let us know below! If you have any questions or feedback, be sure to share those, as well. #CventTip

Hello, all! For this edition of Tip of the Week, we are highlighting the many great features available to you when managing NSO contacts. Since NSOs help planners find the best venues within their network and work closely with the venues to respond, we know how important it is to make it a smooth process for all parties involved. There are different aspects to keep in mind whether you are the event planner or the supplier, so here are a few key items to remember.

For the planner:

• Importing NSO Contacts – You want your NSO's information in Cvent so you can copy them on your RFPs, message directly, and overall ensure they are in-the-know to find you the best venue for your needs. If you are only working with a handful of contacts, you can always add these individually within your account. However, if you are working with many, it will be most efficient to import your contacts in.
  • To do so, simply access your NSO Contacts > Select Import under Actions > Download the sample file and input your data > return to the page and select your file to complete the import process.
  • You can even import them to be associated with a brand or chain. Be sure to download the sample list and include the details in the Associations and Association Type fields of your file.
• Exporting NSO Contacts – On the other side, to see a list of your contacts and pass those on to others if needed, you can always export your NSO contacts directly from your account.
• Send an RFP to an NSO only – Sometimes it is easiest to send your RFP only to your NSO, and then let them review and forward it to the venues that could be a fit for the event. This is also a simple step – when you have the RFP ready to be sent, select Suppliers & Responses > Hover over Actions > Select Send to NSO Only > Select the contacts and click Send (don't forget to add a message in the Message box).
  • Now, the NSO will take the next steps for you. However, if you are curious who the RFP was forwarded to, you can track the suppliers. Access this through RFP Administration > View Forward History
• Find exclusive deals for venues associated to your NSO contact – When browsing the Supplier Network for the right venues, you can apply Account Tags based on promotions, negotiated rates, and credits. Then work with your NSO contact, whether directly or CC'ing them on the RFP, for them to take it from there with their associated venues.

For the NSO Contact:

• View RFPs you were added to – If you have your own user access and want to have a clean view of the RFPs you were added to by your planner contacts, you can create a custom view to only see those you were copied on. This will help you stay on top of any action you need to take and keep those connections strong with your planners.

For the supplier:

• Track RFPs with NSO recipients – Use the Received RFPs report to stay in the know on which RFPs include NSO recipients. You can either include it as a field, filter by only those RFPs, or even view a specific NSO by only selecting their name when applying the filter in NSO contacts.

• What successes have you seen when working with your NSO contacts?
• If you are a supplier, what are the best experiences you have had with NSO contacts?

Let us know below! If you have any questions or feedback, be sure to share those, as well. #CventTip

Hello, all! For this edition of Tip of the Week, we are highlighting the many great features available to you when managing NSO contacts. Since NSOs help planners find the best venues within their network and work closely with the venues to respond, we know how important it is to make it a smooth process for all parties involved. There are different aspects to keep in mind whether you are the event planner or the supplier, so here are a few key items to remember.

For the planner:

• Importing NSO Contacts – You want your NSO's information in Cvent so you can copy them on your RFPs, message directly, and overall ensure they are in-the-know to find you the best venue for your needs. If you are only working with a handful of contacts, you can always add these individually within your account. However, if you are working with many, it will be most efficient to import your contacts in.
  • To do so, simply access your NSO Contacts > Select Import under Actions > Download the sample file and input your data > return to the page and select your file to complete the import process.
  • You can even import them to be associated with a brand or chain. Be sure to download the sample list and include the details in the Associations and Association Type fields of your file.
• Exporting NSO Contacts – On the other side, to see a list of your contacts and pass those on to others if needed, you can always export your NSO contacts directly from your account.
• Send an RFP to an NSO only – Sometimes it is easiest to send your RFP only to your NSO, and then let them review and forward it to the venues that could be a fit for the event. This is also a simple step – when you have the RFP ready to be sent, select Suppliers & Responses > Hover over Actions > Select Send to NSO Only > Select the contacts and click Send (don't forget to add a message in the Message box).
  • Now, the NSO will take the next steps for you. However, if you are curious who the RFP was forwarded to, you can track the suppliers. Access this through RFP Administration > View Forward History
• Find exclusive deals for venues associated to your NSO contact – When browsing the Supplier Network for the right venues, you can apply Account Tags based on promotions, negotiated rates, and credits. Then work with your NSO contact, whether directly or CC'ing them on the RFP, for them to take it from there with their associated venues.

For the NSO Contact:

• View RFPs you were added to – If you have your own user access and want to have a clean view of the RFPs you were added to by your planner contacts, you can create a custom view to only see those you were copied on. This will help you stay on top of any action you need to take and keep those connections strong with your planners.

For the supplier:

• Track RFPs with NSO recipients – Use the Received RFPs report to stay in the know on which RFPs include NSO recipients. You can either include it as a field, filter by only those RFPs, or even view a specific NSO by only selecting their name when applying the filter in NSO contacts.

• What successes have you seen when working with your NSO contacts?
• If you are a supplier, what are the best experiences you have had with NSO contacts?

Let us know below! If you have any questions or feedback, be sure to share those, as well. #CventTip