how can i start and run a succesful event planning busines?
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Develop a business & marketing plan and then begin taking action.\n\nThere are many professions that will use the services of an event planner.  My clients like to hold customer appreciation events.  As a matter of fact, it just came up the other day with one of my clients.  He wants to hold an event but doesn't have the time to do it.  As a result, he agreed to go shopping for an event planner.
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start - run - type msconfig - startup\n\nremove them from there
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Call up event planning companies and tell them you want to get into it.  You may need to volunteer your time first. . . . .thats what all wedding planning and event planning professionals say. . .  you may also want to volunteer for charity events or other functions so you get experience.\n\nPlan parties for friends and famliy!  Thats another good way to get into it and build up a portfolio of centerpieces or other thngs you have made yourself.  But after you get all that, call up companes and let them konw you want to help them so you can up your experience and eventually you'll get a job with them when they see how awesome you are!
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Do you have Microsoft Works?? If so go to the task launcher they have templates and projects you can use there.
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A couple different ways I can think of.\n\nFirst, you could start a new LLC and just use the same name; e.g., if it's XYZ Event Planning, organize XYZ Travel Agency.  Ownership of the new LLC would mirror that of the event planning business.\n\nSecond, don't start a new LLC, just run the travel agency as a separate division from event planning (separate financials, although you'd only file one tax return for the business).
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Oh yes easy peasy :) when do I start?
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start out by writing business plan of your own \ninternet has alot of bussiness questions for you to ask\nI think even microsoft has a business plan\nstart with those\nhere a link to get you started\nhttp://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html
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This is hard not knowing what kind of workshop you are trying to set up.  However there are some basic 101 things that you can do.  Direct mail ..show that this is a formal workshop and note the hours the instructors their qualifications ..let them call or email to RSVP..very official stuff.  Or you can make fliers with a promotion..offer door prizes (get a local business to sponser in exchange for marketing) or say "1st 50 people get in FREE" people will go if its free.  Call up local pastors and explain that you have a workshop for ________ wanted to invite members of their church to come can you have about 10 min to address the church..promise to donate money to the church.  Also you can speak at local college or forum let them know there is a workshop for _______ and let them know of the incentives if they come.  People will only attend if they know there is something in there for them...knowlege..free drinks (after the event)...free food...prizes (like a $1000 drawing).
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Go to Start - Programs - Accesories - Entertainment - Sound recoder.\nGood luck!
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http://www.bdc.ca/en/business_tools/business_plan/default.htm?cookie%5Ftest=1\n\nDo lots of reseach ,use the interactive planner as well \nBest of luck
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It would help to have more info to answer the question with. However, think about a big "PR" type event. It doesn't have to be practical, it just has to be something that gets the cameras there.\n\nA new soap? Set up showers in the mall and see who can sing best in the shower. \n\nTake whatever your product is and think about using it in a wacky way. An electric dog polisher. A fur lined sink. \n\nEventually, bring yourself back to earth with something you can actually pull off. \n\nDon't forget to have fun. \n\nRex
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set a date, have several in mind. Call or send out invitations. \n \nThree to four weeks should be plenty of time. Gather all non perishable items, napkins, plates, pop etc at least two weeks before. make menu two weeks before.  \n\nOne week to go- make things that can be made ahead like dips and sauces. Most desserts can be frozen no problem. \n\ntwo-three days ahead- do all shopping for food, decorations. \n\nOne day before- prepare veggies ie; corn on cob, peel potatoes, but keep cover with water or will turn brown. make up burgers( if having) wrap well to prevent cross contamination). Now is the time to prepare any thing you wish to marinate. Remember to put any raw meat products on the bottom shelf of your fridge, in a sealed container.\n\nMorning of bbq, mix salad, but dont dress until last minute. Make up a cooler of ice and chill the drinks. \nSet table buffet style, believe me its the easiest. \nPrepare main courses, thaw any frozen items. \n\nCould use some flowers and candles to make the tables pretty. Always a nice touch. Or a bowl of water with some floating candles.\nHang little white lights or lanterns for some ambience.\n\nNext step, sit back, relax and enjoy the party.
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Try this site:\nhttp://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html
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1.first u need the date and times and the people u want to invite and u need to know where its gonna be. \n2.then u need to send the invitaions three weeks prior to the event. make sure u have put the directions to the event in the invitations.\n3.make sure u already have the food planned and decorations a week before, the activites during the party also need to be planned. \n4.make sure the colors in the decorations match and arent tacky! :)\n5.and make everyone feel comfortable!
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How about event planning? There are lots of things that need planning for people that could do it but either don't have the time or choose not to. Examples are family reunions, class reunions, children's birthday parties, various church functions including weddings. \n\nThere are various things you can study online (at legitimate universities), such as English, creative writing, or web design. You could freelance edit, copy write, or check into writing or illustrating children's stories. \n\nDo you do a craft? How about working with stained glass, or metal sculpture? I know they sound kind of off the wall... just giving you a thought to continue with. \n\nGo to the library and find a book (there should be lots), on home-based businesses. \n\nConsider growing herbs for fresh sale to local stores and restaurants. Or set up bulb or herb kitchen sill gardens and sell them at farmers markets. How about raising chickens and selling the eggs? Raising cut flowers to go to the farmer's market also? \n\nGet a loan from the local hardware dealer (or a charge card)... get a co-signer if you need one. Buy a nice lawn tractor and small trailer for it. Mow lawns. Good money there. Work 1 or 2 days a week, or every morning??? \n\nLook into Virtual Assistant training online. There are people who do not maintain an office and need someone to be their "secretary." Also look into legitimate medical transcription training, medical coding training, or legal transcription... all can be done from home. \n\nAnd one more. Window washing. Not 2 story homes or businesses, but the single stories. Another thing that you can do on your own time, usually. \n\nGood luck!!
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It depends on what kinds of things you like to do. Maybe you could hire a performer of some kind and have your own concert (how many times will you be able to do that?) I've heard that some people have almost like a carnival and have psychics giving readings and other acts (you would have to make sure that this was fine with the religions of most of your guests). Could you make the dinner into something fun? Maybe a fondue or have those actions stations where people fry crepes etc? Everybody loves dessert - you could make that a focus. A dessert buffet, a chocolate fountain, carnival candy like candy floss...I know you said dancing isn't your thing, but maybe you could have a professional come in and teach everyone the rudiments of your favorite type of dancing? Or if you're big game players, play games like trivia, pictionary etc.\n\nI hope this helps with your brainstorming and congratulations!
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I found a great resource from Non-Profit Guides.org...\nSee below.\n\nIt contains instructions and samples, enjoy!