Do you take pride in your immaculately organized room? Do you pay attention to details and keep track of everything? Planning events might be for you.
It’s not as formal as it sounds. You will not be planning million dollar weddings, obviously. As a young person your best bet in this arena will probably be doing children’s birthdays. You can use your youth as an advantage; being more familiar with what kids like.
What you have to do depends on what your client wants and the budget they’re allotting you. They’re paying you to do it for them because they have faith that you can do a better job than they could, or because they’re strapped for time. I’ll continue using the kid’s birthday party idea as an example. Find out what kinds of things they like best, cartoons or movies, bands, etc. Your client might have specific things in mind that they want, maybe a piñata or certain games. It’s your job to not only provide these but make sure everything is ready to go, fun, and within the budget limit the customer sets.
A great resource you have for buying supplies is the internet. You can find practically anything on the World Wide Web, and at good prices. Of course to purchase things online you’ll need a card number. Check out the Obopay page to find out how you can get your own MasterCard debit card.
You’ll have to keep track of everything, from paper cups to the place where gifts will be put. The cake, the party favors, the games, the decorations, all of it is up to you. Make sure you keep tabs on everything at all times, and don’t overwhelm yourself. Allow yourself plenty of enough time to get everything done.
As far as setting things up goes, this is a job that requires some physical labor. You should be climbing on chairs to hang streamers, arranging plates, napkins, and any party favors on the table. If you enjoy being creative with design you will find this job satisfying. It’s your job to make sure everything looks great.
If you’re having a hard time finding clients who trust you with an event, wait for friend’s and family birthdays and ask to set those up. Take pictures of your work and start building an impressive portfolio. Using the rest of this site you’ll learn how to market and manage your money.
http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/ - Offers theme ideas for children's birthday parties, a great place to get ideas!
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/KidsBirthdayParties.htm - You don't have to be an "amazingmom" to utilize these tips, includes a long list of ideas, themes, games, and stress free party planning.
