Party Planning - Make Money And Have Fun
Consider offering your party planning skills to those with either little or no time or no skills. Run you ad in a local paper and hand out business cards at your child’s play dates, preschool, library and church. Word of mouth and repeat customers will also build your business, so do a fantastic job. You want your parties to be the talk of the town.
Don’t list your prices in your ads because each project will require a customized estimate. Many variables will enter into the estimate. Will you need to supply everything from paperware and piñatas to favors and thank you notes? Will they want you present on the day of the party or just supply every thing and they will handle the party day. The amount of time and preparation will also have to be reflected in your prices. Remember to include everything in your written price. Be sure to list what is included and what is not included, this will prevent problems down the line.
Generally you will charge by the project, not the hour, since some tasks may only take five minutes. Include wear and tear on your car for running around to get all the supplies. If you prefer to shop online to get all the necessary parts and pieces of a party theme, be sure to include the shipping and handling charges in your estimate.
The client will tell you what type of party they envision, but to avoid errors, ask them to write down all the details. By the details they supply you will be able to give them an accurate estimate. Plan on meeting with your client to discuss the complete party plans before and during the process to avoid unsuspected “surprises” on the day of the party. The last thing you want is an upset client.
So your party planning business is humming along, now you want to expand. Stock up on party supplies, favors and piñatas when they are on sale. When you buy the items on sale there is more profit in your pocket. The internet is a great place to find sale and hard to find older party themes and piñatas. These items can usually be found at a discounted price. Just keep in mind you may need to visits several websites to put together a complete package of plates, cups, table covers, etc. Website shopping is so much easier and a time saver, than running around to several stores. With just a few clicks you have your complete party theme pulled together.
Depending on your skill, you may take on larger parties and events such as graduations, weddings and baby showers. Changes are, your clients will ask for more than just getting plates from the local store. It is up to you to decide how much to take on. You decide exactly how busy you want to be and how much you want your business to grow. Put on your party hat and enjoy your new and exciting business!
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