2006-08-23 16:56:22 · 2 answers · asked by Aloha, baby 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Is there really room in the marketplace for yet another one?
Perhaps you would be better off buying an existing one instead.
2006-08-23 17:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jolly1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean a wedding planning business?
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 Wedding Planning Business by Cho Phillips, Sherrie Wilkolaski
* Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success by Eileen Figure Sandlin
* FabJob Guide to Become a Wedding Planner by Catherine Goulet
* 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
* How to Start a Business in Hawaii by Entrepreneur Press
* Business Basics in Hawaii: Secrets of Starting Your Own Business in Our State by Dennis Kondo
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!
2006-08-24 07:58:30 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋