Audiovisual needs affect the height of the ceilings in the room and eliminate some venues.

The first thing we ask is if they need any hotel rooms -- if it's 10 or more rooms, there are better price breaks for the conference space as well.

Make sure you have a signed, detailed contract -- one that details everything the facility might provide. If you think they are going to put ice water on the table, that should be stated in the contract.

They have money, and the system needs to step in and bite the bullet and not ignore the errors made. Instead, they got rid of the people who made some of the decisions, gave them huge severance packages and are now cutting the people that make the least money to make up for it.

It's all too easy to forget that cultural fit is a two-way street. Yes, the candidate needs to gel well with your company's vibe and mission. But, you also need to fit in with her desires, goals, and long-term career vision. It's not a one-sided relationship.

I strongly believe we're going to find that traffic is not a problem there, ... If there needs to be adjustments, adjustments will be made. Period.