I just barely started my party planning business and my first client is a friend of a friend and it's a one year old's b-day party (clifford themed). She and I will be talking about budget tonight and I still have no idea what to charge. I have a lot of experience and am known for being extremely creative - so she won't be getting a basic balloon and clown show.
She'll have hand made invitations, and it's going to be a big event.
What do I charge since I still need to make a name for myself? Hourly or rated? Please help. Thanks!
2006-10-21 11:12:11 · 2 answers · asked by Stella Bing 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I wouldn't normally start a business without this kind of important detail hammered out - but my best friend told her that I was getting something together and she pounced on it. She knows I haven't officially "started" yet.
2006-10-21 11:23:11 · update #1
Look at other event planners websites to get an idea on what to charge but since she is your first client you need to charge a little less until you build a portfolio of you work. Take pictures of your parties in order to build a great portfolio and get testimonials.
2006-10-21 11:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by Medical and Business Information 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How can you start a business without knowing rates? Good things you're starting with a friend of a friend.
2006-10-21 11:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋