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Everyone
knows how to do something or sell something. We've all acquired
certain skills in our lives, and it might be the path to a new
career opportunity. Why not turn it from being a "hobby" to a "real
business."
It is a lot of fun doing something that you truly like. It brings
more joy into your life when you have something positive to look
forward to. So, perhaps you have always had a desire to start a
home-based business and become an independent entrepreneur.
...the main goal is:
to run it more like a business and less like a hobby
Going into business for ourselves takes effort and is by no means a
way to make money the easy way--no such thing. Yet, many with
natural talents and abilities are working from home or starting a
small business. This will take hard work and commitment on your
part, so you need to study your options and make a business start-up
plan. It may be easy to organize a major event, yet sometimes, it’s
the "technical" aspects and lack of thorough planning that blocks us
into a corner! Success is not by accident.
Something to consider is the shift in the economy and those becoming
self-employed. The 'traditional job' is decreasing in many fields
and forcing some to choose home businesses. What if you were to
become laid off from your current job and had nothing to fall back
on? Do you have business ideas for after-retirement?
Having a side-business may provide some insurance for you. In the
unsure times of today, more people are turning homeward to make a
living. Perhaps your neighbor or co-worker is working a home-based
business.
You may be aiming for the big arena.......full-time entrepreneurship
business! Part-time can be a "stepping stone" to full-time. A great
number of self-employed professionals did not quit their day job
until they felt secure enough to go out on their own. But, you'll
love the freedom so much that you will set goals to "quit your day
job"! Question: Is this for you? A small business isn't for
everyone, yet getting out of your "comfort zone" (or broaden it) may
be the answer.
The Strategy of a Business Plan?
A working plan that you specifically design explores your
market and your business structure. Many people skip this step, yet
if you haven't surveyed all your options, you may miss out! We like
to plan and organize social events, yet the first thing to organize
is your business operations. Sound unexciting? Well, perhaps----yet
put your "creative nature" aside for a minute and assume a
"business" stance.
For example, do you limit it to only weddings? Only parties? Will
you branch out to all-occasion events? You may only want to target
one service area, yet branching out into other avenues (i.e. sales)
may assist in producing additional revenue for you.
Does your targeted market call for a specialized coordinator of
at-home weddings? Do you set up a small store front? Do you go into
partnership with a friend or family member--or go solo? How do your
set up your business records? These are a few things I have on a
very long list to consider when developing your working plan. Your
"hobby turned business" must turn a profit or why do this? Thinking
like a "business-minded" person, channels your goal - making money
with your talents.
How do you stand out?
Every town has a need and the trick is to find what is needed and be
the best. Find your place in this growing market. The idea is to
find the niche in the market for your area that has a gap.
If children's birthday parties are in need of someone to offer this
as a service, then that might work best. Perhaps you desire to be
the coordinator for Open House Celebrations, Ribbon Cutting
Ceremonies for new businesses or even Note Burning Ceremonies when
the debt is being paid off. You can work with the visitor's bureau
in your area and make contact with businesses and non-profit
organizations. How about catering a chocolate fountain or "candy
store" with several crystal bowls full of candy only be be scooped
up with a silver scoop!
Operating a business, boutique or retail setting to coordinate
events, parties, weddings and other celebrations is fun to "us
planners." If you are choosing Internet sales to supplement your
services and business prospects (and I suggest that you do), choose
products that enhance your business. Your favorite part will be to
find out how much money you made while sleeping.
So where's the market?
Approximately 5 million brides and grooms get married every year
in the U.S. The wedding industry is a 50 billion dollar a year
industry. In Canada, the estimated average wedding cost: $22,460.
This is only one market area and does not account for fees paid for
company parties, board of director retreats, retirement parties,
children events and family celebrations of all types.
With any job, you must look around at your ‘current living
situation’ and ask yourself what lifestyle would you prefer?
Perhaps you are ready for a diversion or positive change from your
current position! Maybe you feel trapped---and need a way out. If
you like to create magic, help others in a "positive environment".
You can share in the experience of a customer celebrating those
"precious moments" and happy, family events!
In the uncertain times that this country has faced over the last few
years, people need family connection and observances. People are
still getting married, still having babies and still looking toward
the future. How does this affect you?
You can offer a great service and product and you gain more freedom
in your personal life. You can spend time with your family or care
for your children (or aging parent). You can strongly proclaim that
"family or yourself comes first!"
Either way, a home-based opportunity may enable you to save money on
the side and do something that you truly enjoy doing for once. BUT!
You have to get out of your "comfort zone" and try this!
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.....more people are turning homeward to make a
living so they have something to fall back on!
As for education, most do not have degrees or certification...just
experience, the talent and the willingness to be an entrepreneur.
It's up to you as to how you might use a degree or certification,
yet word of mouth and building your reputation is key to a
successful venture. Basic knowledge of the industry is needed and
the willingness to learn more has to be present. Our PlannersGuide
Biz kit program offers guidance and
 information
in combination with the skills and talents that you already possess.
Is "Now" the Right Time?
If you have even considered owning your own business, then you
have the ability to be an independent achiever.
Not everyone finds this appealing---but you do! Is "now" the right
time to start? Quit making excuses, because there is never a "right"
time to do it. Sometimes, we just have to go for it!
Last Questions:
If your life continues in the same direction it is now...
· Will you honestly be where you really want to be one year from
today?
· Will you have reality toward your business dream?
Do this for You and start something you'll Enjoy, just like Jennifer
Lopez in 'The Wedding Planner!"
Use the start-up kit below to help motivate you in getting
started......design your working business plan and explore your
direction.
The business start-up plan section is
formatted as self-directed home study, to be completed at your own
pace. PLUS! The information is formatted for digital convenience in
Microsoft Word or RTF for Mac users. This means that the format is
printable and modifiable unlike some programs (and books) that use
PDF formats that are NOT modifiable for your needs.
Biz PlannersGuide.com Start-up Guides offer you a way to explore
your business dreams while making solid plans. Start things off
correctly versus back-tracking later down the road. The structure,
forms, check lists and worksheets make things so much easier for
you. We all need a little help along the way and with all the files
that are included in the kits, you will gain new ideas and see how
to develop your business. The event planner guide provides
coordinating ideas, check-lists and protocol agendas.
Coordinating Seminars & Workshops
Event planning comes in all forms.......your "creative nature" will
assist in that prospect. Some go straight into wedding planning
only, while others do all-occasion events. A lady in Arizona whose
daughter is lending a hand at teas, showers and dinner type of
events started their business. They bought an old home and remolded
it and were going to add some retail products. Of course, not
everyone can do this, yet promote your vision.
Design your working plan in a way that promotes a unique customer
service experience. There's much to learn, so always scoop up as
much information and perspective as possible--your clients will all
be different!
Thank You so much Valerie! Your course
work is very comprehensive. You ask questions that make the
potential business owner really consider the decisions that we are
about to make when becoming professional entrepreneurs. You spark
research into what could be a financial disaster if we don’t prepare
and use all of the valuable resources you provide in the course
work. I have recommended your Certification to others that I know
who are interested in being legitimate in the Event & Bridal
Planning field. I am so impressed with what you offer. I am ready to
get started soon…..Thanks for everything!
Shanda (Florida)
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Receive a
Certificate of Completion once you complete the self-study
requirements section! Specific requirements are listed in kit with a
sheet explaining what is to be evaluated.
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If
You Can Dream It, You Can Make It Happen!
Biz
Planners
Guide.com
Start-up Guides
Step-by-Step Guide
Weddings & All-Occasion Events Kit 1
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Materials Emailed to You
so You can modify forms & worksheets as needed; unlike a book,
these digital files are more
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Starter Program!
Printable Format, Worksheets, Lists,
Ideas & Forms
From your Computer!
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