http://companyretreat.com/im-thinking-about-starting-an-event-planning-business-in-a-trendy-south-carolina-town-is-it-a-good-idea/242/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:36:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://companyretreat.com/im-thinking-about-starting-an-event-planning-business-in-a-trendy-south-carolina-town-is-it-a-good-idea/242/comment-page-1/#comment-444 lillilou Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:48:10 +0000 http://companyretreat.com/im-thinking-about-starting-an-event-planning-business-in-a-trendy-south-carolina-town-is-it-a-good-idea/242/#comment-444 Volunteer first for a non-profit planning a charity event, golf outing, swanky dinner, etc, and you'll see all the behind the scenes work that goes into it. If you're only experience is planning a wedding, its a whole different world than say an event to have to sell tickets to and deal with people judging the "value" of the event. Plus by working with a non-profit, you'll make good contacts with both the donors, board, and vendors, and create good karma from your volunteering. Volunteer first for a non-profit planning a charity event, golf outing, swanky dinner, etc, and you’ll see all the behind the scenes work that goes into it. If you’re only experience is planning a wedding, its a whole different world than say an event to have to sell tickets to and deal with people judging the “value” of the event. Plus by working with a non-profit, you’ll make good contacts with both the donors, board, and vendors, and create good karma from your volunteering.

]]> http://companyretreat.com/im-thinking-about-starting-an-event-planning-business-in-a-trendy-south-carolina-town-is-it-a-good-idea/242/comment-page-1/#comment-443 ShouldBeWorking Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:54:15 +0000 http://companyretreat.com/im-thinking-about-starting-an-event-planning-business-in-a-trendy-south-carolina-town-is-it-a-good-idea/242/#comment-443 Generally, I think this is a great idea. However, you have to be very careful with the legal side of event planning. I suggest you buy some books to read on the subject and look into it further before you begin with a business plan or anything else. You'll need licenses, insurance, rental coverage, etc. depending on how big the events you run will be. There is a lot more to it than being good at picking out menus and party themes (sadly! LOL) So if you are willing to put the legal work aside, or have someone that can help you, then I would say do it because you really can make a lot of money off of it, and have a great time while you're doing it. Generally, I think this is a great idea. However, you have to be very careful with the legal side of event planning. I suggest you buy some books to read on the subject and look into it further before you begin with a business plan or anything else. You’ll need licenses, insurance, rental coverage, etc. depending on how big the events you run will be. There is a lot more to it than being good at picking out menus and party themes (sadly! LOL) So if you are willing to put the legal work aside, or have someone that can help you, then I would say do it because you really can make a lot of money off of it, and have a great time while you’re doing it.

]]> http://companyretreat.com/im-thinking-about-starting-an-event-planning-business-in-a-trendy-south-carolina-town-is-it-a-good-idea/242/comment-page-1/#comment-442 smiling_freds_biz_info Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:04:14 +0000 http://companyretreat.com/im-thinking-about-starting-an-event-planning-business-in-a-trendy-south-carolina-town-is-it-a-good-idea/242/#comment-442 did you write a business plan yet? did you write a business plan yet?

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