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I want to be an event planner
So, we are trying to be very thrifty with our cash not so we can save up to buy a home as soon as possible. I have experience in the trade/event industry and am thinking of trying out freelance event planning (baby/bridal showers and possibly weddings) so we can have that extra income and i could have a fall back job if i end up out of work with babies!
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get this started? I am thinking that i should start offering free services to build up my portfolio, but where can i find the brides/moms to be in order to tell them about my services?
Re: I want to be an event planner
You could also put a flier on your car. I know a guy who does magician work -- mostly kids' birthday parties --- and that is how he gets the main amount of his clients.
Give your cell phone only if you choose to stick a flier on your car.
Thanks! I really appreciate your help. I live in NJ and work in NYC so i think that flyers could be a great idea! I will most likely stick with an email address though because who knows who can grab a flyer and get my number! Once i find out it is a serious inquiry then i could give out the number.
The church bulletin is a greta idea too! I am also trying to find some sort of blogs or websites where i can meet other girls getting married and talk to them about my services.
Do you have any idea on what you have to do financially to set up a business?
You can't just earn money from home and take that to the bank. To be an actual business operating for profit you have to register your business and pay taxes. If you're serious about working for yourself, I highly recommend checking out some books on how to start your own business - the financial advice alone is necessary for truly understanding the full scope. I also recommend writing up a business plan so that you have a solid idea of how much work will go into it and what your goals are.
Speaking from experience, I hated freelancing. I'm a graphic designer and worked from home for a year and a half. The paperwork was a big hassle and there were occasions clients didn't pay me (really heartbreaking that I took them to court, won the case and STILL didn't get paid). There are ups to it of course, but just be aware there are also downs.
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I did start my own wedding planning company as a side job, feel free to send me a personal message with your email and I'll get in touch!
I would suggest not doing anything for free, but to get a sense for pricing in your area and offer a low rate. Decide if you'd do an hourly rate or a flat fee.
Talk to other event professionals in your area and see what they did in the beginning to get their name out there. Look into free networking events in your area.
Best of luck!