Simple Tips to Become a Professional Event Planner

1. Simple Tips to Become a Professional Event Planner

2. Tip #1 • Get experience and volunteer your time in a variety of event services such as working with a caterer, a florist, volunteering for nonprofits, or working for an established event planner. That means, if you’re thinking about getting started as an event planner, you should understand what an event planner is and make sure you have skills in: • Verbal and written communications • Organization and time management • Negotiation and budget management • Creativity, marketing, public relations and more

3. Tip #2 • Determine your preferred event planning market and focus on getting event experience in those areas. You can offer a wider range of services later; once you’re established, but determining your niche helps you focus on the right type of vendors to work with, clients to establish relationships with, and events to plan. Questions to answer yourself: • What event services will you offer? • Who is your target market? • Will you offer full service planning or day of management? • Which niche of event planning will you specialize in?

4. Tip #3 In event planning, networking is a key! Wherever you go, collect contact information for the people you meet. I always followed up a meeting or introduction with a “nice to meet you” email and below my signature was a description about my event planning services. For me, this was subtle and allowed me to build stronger relationships. Tip #4 Create an event portfolio. Showcase your work with photos, brochures, and invitations of the events you’ve planned. Organize each piece in a book to easily present your experience and event stories.

5. Tip #5 To gain valuable event planning experience and learning how to plan an event properly, take an event course. This helps you gain credibility, keep up with industry trends, and establish contacts within the industry. Tip #6 Form your business entity and register your event business name. Check local government websites to find out what licenses you need to run a business. And, don’t forget to obtain business insurance to protect yourself.

6. Tip #7 • Develop a business plan. Just because you’ve decided on your market, doesn’t mean you’re ready to share the news about what you offer. Google event planning business plan and find a template that works for you. Two key pieces of your plan are: • Establish your event planning business name • Determine your fee structure. Tip #8 Secure funding foryour event planning businesses require an operating budget, and it’s important to have access to cash while establishing yourself in the industry. It’s possible to establish your business on limited funds, but it’s important to have enough money to start your business and cover your living expenses as you build a profitable business.

7. Tip #9 Marketing. Create a website, a Facebook fan page, Pinterest page, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter account to keep your services top of mind. You’ll also need business cards, company stationery, and a client contract. Tip #10 Develop your network of suppliers and staff resources and network with vendors you’ve met or worked with at events. Often caterers, photographers, or florists will recommend an event planner to their clients, as long as they know, like and trust you. Clients with major events prefer to use planners and vendors who work well together.

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