In the past, we have worked with many meeting professionals who are 
  looking to book speakers. 

  Q ‹ How do I find a speakers bureau to help me secure a speaker for any 
  meeting, convention and / or event? 
  A ‹ There is an association called International Association of Speakers 
  Bureaus “IASB” Members subscribe to a code of ethics, conduct continual 
  professional development and adhere to the highest level of professional 
  standards. SBSB is a proud member.

  Q ‹ Why should I work with a speaker’s bureau to secure a speaker rather 
  than contracting with a speaker directly? 
  A ‹ You may know what you want to accomplish with your speaker, but don't
  know who to contact. A bureau is able to secure the right speaker for the 
  right price to meet your needs. Another benefit in working with a speaker 
  bureau is when a speaker must cancel, just before they are to be on the 
  platform. The bureau provides a best-effort search for a replacement 
  speaker. 

  Q ‹ How much more will it cost to book a speaker through a speakers 
  bureau?
  A ‹ Typically, you will pay the same fee for the speaker, when you book him
  her through the bureau, as you would if you went directly to the speaker. A 
  few speakers require the bureau to add-on a service fee. 

  Q ‹ May I book speakers with more than one bureau? 
  A ‹ As the client (customer) you may choose to work with any speakers 
  bureau you wish. The exception to this is when you have signed a contract 
  with a bureau stating that you will book all future speakers through that 
  bureau. It is important to understand the contract you sign. 

  Q ‹ If a speaker has an exclusive contract with a given speakers bureau, 
  must I book the speaker with that bureau? 
  A ‹ Most "Exclusive Speakers" are available for co-brokering. That means if 
  you wish to book a speaker through a bureau that has an exclusive contract 
  with another bureau, the first bureau usually can co-broker with the bureau 
  that holds the contract. 

  Q ‹ If I have a bad experience with a speakers bureau that is a member of 
  IASB, what can the association do to assist me with my complaint? 
  A ‹ IASB has an Ethics Committee that will be happy to look into complaints
  involving any of its members.