How to Start a Home-Based Children's Birthday Party Business
Make a kid’s big day your business! From modest festivities that parents typically shell out $200–400 for, to $100,000 first-birthday bashes as reported in the New York Times, the twenty-first century is rapidly becoming the gilded age of children’s birthday parties. Planning these events has become a profession in itself. The children’s birthday party business is booming—and it offers an ideal entrée for those hoping to start a home-based business with low financial risk. This book shows you...
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From first birthdays to sweet sixteens, the children’s birthday party business is booming and offers an ideal entrée for those hoping to start a home-based business with low financial risk.
How to Start a Home-Based Children’s Birthday Party BusinessTOCChapter 1 Happy Birthday Party Business to You! Why Now Is the Moment The Key Characteristics of a Children’s Party Planner An Honest Self-Assessment Challenges of the Field Opportunities in a Rapidly Growing Area Chapter 2 Envisioning Your Business From Princesses to Ponies, What Type of Party Business Choosing Where to Conduct Parties Who Is the Audience for Your New Business? Weighing Part-Time and Full-Time Options Specialization Chapter 3 Creating Your Home Work Space Setting Up a Dedicated Work Space Buying Office Equipment Selecting and Purchasing Party Supplies Zoning Issues Applying for Licenses Choosing Insurance Keeping It Professional Chapter 4 Ready, Set, Start Writing a Business Plan Research, Research, Research Keeping an Eye on the Competition Creating a Niche Naming Your Business Crafting a Compelling Mission Statement Selecting a Business Structure Sole Proprietorship General Partnership Incorporation Limited Liability Company Chapter 5 Hanging out Your Shingle Start Spreading the News Avoiding Common Early Mistakes The First Event From Cakes to Party Hats, Finding the Right Suppliers Developing References and Referrals Documenting Your Successes Chapter 6 Planning Your Finances How Much Do You Hope to Earn? Being Realistic About Earning and SpendingFinancing Your BusinessPricing Goods and Services Determining a Budget Chapter 7 Tracking Your Money
