Start Your Own Event Planning Business (IPRO DIST PRODUCT I/I)

by EntrepreneurPress (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $6.43

  Celebrate all the way to the bank. Weddings, parades, fairs, graduations, conferences, political rallies, fashion shows - what do they have in common? Everyone would rather have someone else plan and conduct them! That someone else can be you if you're a professional event planner who knows how to develop a theme, find a location, arrange entertainment, plan transportation and do the myriad things needed to pull an event off successfully. Learn everything you need to know to get started in one of today's hottest - and most lucrative-businesses: how to stay abreast of the newest entertainment, food and decoration options; hot new industry trends, from environmentally friendly parties to extravagant first birthday parties and more; how to build a loyal customer base for large and small events; targeted strategies for planning commercial events, political events, civic events, social events and more; and, the latest information on the use of technology in event planning. With gross profits averaging 30 to 40 percent, you can easily earn six figures a year planning and conducting events - and have a blast in the process. If you're looking for a flexible schedule, a wide variety of responsibilities and new adventures every week, event planning is the business for you.