Entrepreneur Boot Camp for Event Planners

Event planners plan, organize and coordinate a wide array of social events, for both individuals and businesses. They oversee every single detail of an event for their clients, from the original design through to execution. By this point in time, you have probably determined that you have a love for the social spotlight and possess unique skills and talents that will allow you to plan that perfect event, whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or a corporate gathering for hundreds of people. Event planners thrive on their creativity and inherent organizing skills. Their ability to pull of dynamic and classy events is the reason why event planners are currently in such high demand.

Are you interested in starting your own event planning or wedding planning business? In this book, we will delve into the world of Event Planning and show you all the steps you need to take to start your new business. With this book, you will learn:

* Who event planners are and what they do
* The different types of events you might be asked to plan
* The skills knowledge you will need to possess
* The difference between social and business events
* What it means to be an entrepreneur
* How to develop, finance, start and grow a new business
* The reality of working as an event planner and how to determine your prices
* How consult with clients and create contracts
* How to deal with vendors and create agreements
* The planning process from beginning to end
* Handling money and tracking expenses
* Ways to find clients and market yourself
* The importance of networking and social media
* How to grow your business and why you should outsource
* How to use project bidding websites to find freelance workers
* How to be an effective manager
* Why you should join an event planning association
* Ways to give back to your community

By the end of this book, you will have a full understanding of the steps needed to begin, sustain and grow your new Event Planning business.