Travel & Fees

Special Offer: If you are a meeting planner or decision-maker for an upcoming conference or event, please call Merit immediately (720-980-1286) and request a free copy of Merit’s Driver Deck of cards and “Certificate of Merit”. Better yet, request a free copy for each person on your board of directors or speaker selection committee.

FEES

Fees can vary, depending on how you use Merit and her services. Here are some variables to consider when planning your meeting and creating a budget for her.

  • the type of presentation-keynote, general session, or breakout workshop
  • multiple presentations-different or same-presentation repeated more than once
  • gifting a copy of Merit’s “Driver Deck” cards to each person attending the meeting
  • length of presentation, i.e., full day (up to six hours)
  • location or venue where meeting is being held
  • expenses-actual, out-of-pocket, or inclusive with fee (see below for “Fair Expense Policy”)
  • licensing fee- for permission to audio or video tape Merit’s presentation
  • customization-fee for going above and beyond a personalized program
  • terms-your choice between paying in full upfront or a 50/50 payment option
  • assessments- personalize the content by utilizing “Possibility Creation Tools” and on-line assessments

Please call Merit’s office to discuss how she can work with you to accomplish your goals for your company, meeting or conference.

  • Call Merit 720-980-1286
  • Email Merit: Merit@MeritGest.com

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Merit’s clients appreciate her “Easy Expenses Policy” which means you never have to guess at what the after conference total expenses will be. You will know in advance, exactly what her expenses will be and if she exceeds the allotted amount, you will not see the bill, she’ll eat the extra cost.

  • HOTEL- Room reservations are to be secured by you, the client, guaranteed for late arrival, and should be billed directly to your organization. Merit appreciates a non-smoking/ king whenever possible preferably at the same hotel where the meeting is to be held.
  • AIR- Merit travels from Denver International Airport (DIA). She will be responsible for travel arrangements.

Included in the “Easy Expenses Policy” are:

Round trip airfare from Denver, CO, to your meeting location site, ground transportation in Denver, ground transportation at the event, rental car (if needed), taxi (if needed), tips, meals and any other expense that will occur except room, tax and any meeting room expenses.

We will quote the expense fee based on where your meeting will be held and what expenses we’ll incur, plus we’ll pass along any discounts we have that can save you money. As a general guideline, here is what you can reasonably expect for expenses:

  • Denver area: No charge
  • North America: $500 – $950
  • Europe: $950 – $1350
  • Asia: $1050 – $1750

BOOKING DEPOSIT

The flat rate travel expense and 50% of the presentation fee are required at time of booking to guarantee the date.

The presentation fee includes:

  • Customization research time: site visits, telephone interviews, studying industry web sites and publications
  • Presentation customization
  • Handout development
  • Unique web page development
  • Travel time

HOLDING DATES

We are happy to place pencil holds on the calendar with no-obligation to you. If another client becomes interested in that date, we will contact you for right of first refusal. No deposit is required to hold dates.

PRO-BONO EVENTS

Two dates each month are designated for educational and charitable work, including university lectures, professional associations or non-profit organizations. Restrictions apply. Please contact us to see if your group would qualify.

AUDIO/ VIDEO RECORDING

Audio or video recording of the presentation, in part or whole, by the client or private or other distribution is prohibited and is not a part of our typical agreements. If you would like to record or video tape a presentation, written permission is required in advance, and may entail additional fees depending on the intended use. Restrictions apply.