<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/1071ad4065e44d1b987bb378c1e0e0e5&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/1071ad4065e44d1b987bb378c1e0e0e5-9dd3242c30c34cba.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>101.803</duration><title>Closing an Event Off Quickly</title><description>In this video, I explain how we achieve a 95% budget figure just four to five days after the event. I walk through our budget structure, highlighting revenue streams and cost departments, and emphasize the importance of tracking purchase orders and invoices to maintain clarity on our financial status. I also discuss how knowing our budget and actual spending helps us close events quickly. It&apos;s crucial that we manage our costs effectively, including damages and overtime, before the event takes place. Please ensure that you are familiar with these processes to help us stay on track.</description></oembed>