2006-07-25 06:20:40 · 7 answers · asked by Gina 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business by Jill Moran
* Start Your Own Event Planning Business: Your Step by Step Guide to Success by Krista Turner
* The Essential Event Planning Kit by Godfrey Harris
* Start & Run an Event-Planning Business by Cindy Lemaire
I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-25 06:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to some of the nicer hotels and restaurants in your area and see if they know any commercial party planners. Also, contact commercial photographers in your area to ask the same question.
That will give you some idea of who the competition is. You might be able to get started working for one of them, which would be a good idea if you've never planned a party for pay.
FabJob.com has a bunch of career guides for sale, including several covering party planner, event planner, and wedding planner. The party planner guide is an e-book (you download and print it) for $29.95 - don't know how many pages it is.
Entrepreneur magazine has a whole section called "BizOps" - Event/party planner isn't included there right now, but a lot of other businesses are. I've seen their guides (a few years ago), and they are very comprehensive.
Good luck!
2006-07-25 06:41:25 · answer #2 · answered by Job Search Pro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to professional catering services, wedding planners, etc to get an idea of the job, the pay, the hours, etc. You may even be able to be hired by one of them to get more experience. Good luck to you!
2006-07-25 06:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of Parties? I work for Passion Parties and LOVE it! It's a little different than what you are wanting to do, but it's a somewhat similar. Contact me if you want more info
2006-07-25 06:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to do that too. I would like to do small parties though, like for children, or bridal showers. Good luck!
2006-07-25 06:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Chuck E. Cheese...you can get a lot of valuable experience there.
2006-07-25 06:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to The Hills. mtv and speak with Heidi
2006-07-25 06:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by ani2525 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋