General
Why should I choose Success Speaker Bureau?
There are several reasons to use to work with us, here are a few:
- We are the largest seminar organizer in the world.
- We are constantly researching speakers and monitoring future trends so that we can provide you with speakers who will provide engaging, informative, interesting and innovative content for your events.
- The speakers are vetted – we know who is good and who is not, we know what they do best and how to get the best out of them
- It is easier to negotiate fees through a bureau as we know the market and what your speaker should be charging
- We support you at each stage of the process, selecting, briefing and logistics.
What is the process for booking a speaker?
Make an enquiry and let us know as much as you can about the event you are planning; objectives, audience, budget, theme and the type of the speaker they are looking for. We will then suggest speakers that are appropriate and within budget. Once you have chosen your short-list we would then check that the speaker is interested in attending the event for you. At this point you would decide which speaker you would like to book and we will send you a contract to complete.
Can I book Speakers that are not listed on your website through you?
Yes we can book most speakers for you. Our global reach connects us with thousands of speakers, and even if they are exclusively listed with other organizations.
What are your terms and conditions?
Please email [EMAIL] to request for our Terms and Conditions and we will send them to you.
Can you provide speakers for free for charitable events?
Unfortunately we cannot offer speakers for free but we are happy to forward your requests to those speakers and if they are interested they would then come back to you directly with their response.
How does someone become a speaker with Success Speaker Bureau?
If you are a professional speaker and are seeking representation by The London Speaker Bureau, please contact our consultant [NAME] at [EMAIL] who will advise you on how to submit your application for review.
Fees and Costs
How do you charge for your services?
Our services are included in your speaker fee.
What else do I have to pay for apart from the speaker’s fee?
Standard expenses include (but are not limited to) return travel from the speaker’s origin to your event venue; business or first class for air travel, a professional car service, accommodation where required, and meals as appropriate to the Speaker’s stay. If a Visa is required to travel to your event venue, the costs associated with obtaining this will also be chargeable to you.
What does the speaker fee include?
The fee covers the speech and Q&A. If you would like a speaker to attend a lunch or dinner around the speech, some will do so at no additional cost whilst others will charge, we can advise you on this. If you would like your speaker to speak, participate on a panel, talk to press, mingle etc, please advise us at the time of making your initial enquiry so that fees can be quoted to you with all aspects of your requirement included.
If I book more than one speaker can I get a discount?
If you book a speaker more than once, repeating the same content, most speakers would offer a discounted fee. We will of course negotiate the best rate for you and your speaker at all times.
Logistics
Do you give us any help after we have booked our speaker with you?
Yes, it is really important to us to ensure that you have booked the right speaker and that he/she is briefed properly and arrives in good time. We will contact you before your event to provide you with all the materials you will need for your publicity; photos, updated speaker profile, the speaker’s technical requirements. We will also provide you with an introduction for you to use at the event that has been approved by the speaker. We will in addition liaise with the speaker to arrange travel, accommodation etc, and where required, obtain discounts for you on books.
How do I brief my speaker?
4 to 6 weeks before your event (sooner if you prefer) we will contact you and the speaker and arrange a mutually convenient time for a conference call. Your consultant will participate on the call with you to assist you and guide you in the briefing should you need assistance.
Can we record the speech?
You must request permission in advance to record part of or all of a speaker’s speech. Most speakers will allow a recording if it is for internal use. Some speakers will not allow a recording as their material has a copyright.
What happens if our booked speaker has to cancel because of an emergency?
In the unlikely event of a speaker being unable to attend, such as a sudden emergency or unforeseen circumstance, we will, where possible offer you an alternative speaker. If that speaker is not acceptable we will refund your payments in full. This is a rare occurrence but it can happen.