Starting a new business can be overwhelming for some, but it all depends on how you approach it and how well you are prepared. There are some crucial first steps you need to take to make this startup experience pleasant and enjoyable. Here is our advice on launching a children's birthday party business:
You may have a basic idea on how you want your business to look like and you wish to start off immediately. Still, it is best to be patient in this first phase and do some research. Look up what the market is offering right now and who will be your competition. How can you stand out among them? Do you have some unique and creative idea to offer? Talk with people who have children and get some firsthand insights on what they are looking for. You might as well research some most common mistakes people make when starting a business. This will help you be well prepared and closer to your success.
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Now that you have seen what is out there, it is time to focus on your ideas. Whatever choices you make don’t forget who is your target audience. You will not work just with children, but also with parents. You should, as well, consider if you want to narrow your down niche. This all depends on what is already offered in your city and what people are looking for. If you already did some research on party ideas, you will most probably have some general thought if you should keeping it broad or not.
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Afterwards you can start thinking of a name for your business. Spend a fair amount of time on this and keep it simple and clear on what it is trying to convey. Don’t forget that it also needs to be catchy, appealing and easy to remember.
It would be smart to hire a designer to help you create a unique logo and a website. An inspiring mission statement is also something that is going to help you attract customers in the future. Try to be sincere and express your thought in a manner that will evoke an emotion in your clients.
First of all, do you plan to have a home-based business or rent an office space? Consider carefully advantages and disadvantages of both. What are other materials and supplies you’ll need? The most important part is to determine your services and pricing. Some basic services are: renting a venue, finding appropriate caterers, dealing with decorations and invitations, choosing a DJ and a photographer and/or a cameraman, etc. When determining prices first calculate your costs and then research typical rates in your area. Your level of expertise also influences your worth and maybe you should start with a lower price until your business grows a bit and you gain some experience.
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Now that you are done with basics, it is time to set up an office. Luckily, you will not need much. Laptop, phone and Internet are some necessities. Printer is also advisable. Consider some reception area, unless you plan to have an online business. Also determine if you want to run your business full-time or part-time. Finally, seek advice from attorney about applying for a business license and insurance.
If you want your business to grow, advertising is unavoidable. Don’t underestimate any marketing method, starting from spreading the word among your friends, family and neighbors, to online marketing. Social media is nowadays the easiest and cheapest way to promote your business. Set up a Facebook page, Instagram and LinkedIn account and document every event you organize. Ask people to share your posts and leave a review if they are satisfied with your services. You can also start with affordable online adverts. Besides online marketing, try some print advertising- brochures, flyers, etc. Lastly, don’t forget about the website we previously mentioned. Having one will make you look professional and it can also attract new customers. Don’t forget to always keep it updated.
TIP: Keep in mind that the first step, and that is a thorough research, needs to be repeated many times, even after your business is established. Trends frequently change and you need to keep up with them. Follow businesses from around the world that are in your niche, observe children, what they are like, what cartoons and toys are popular, speak to your costumers and gather some feedback.
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Hopefully these initial steps will help you get your foot in the door and facilitate your journey. Don’t be scared to fail and learn along the way with the kids birthdays biz. Just remember to stay true to yourself and enjoy what you do. As Steve Jobs said: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do”. Good luck on your kids birthday party business venture!I’m going to talk a little off topic of wedding planning because I am so proud to have launched my very first e-book just this week! The Secrets To Starting a Profitable and Successful Children’s Party Planning Business was a logic choice for me when I originally decided on the topic of this e-book. The number one question customers and friends always asked was, “How did you start this business?” Back in 2006, I was renting space in a children’s boutique in the Texas hill country where I sold baby items and dancewear for kids. I was a stay-at-home mom, but I have always had that entrepreneurial spirit all my life. After my daughter was born and there were complications at birth, I eventually quit my full-time job so I could spend more time with her doing therapies, teaching her, taking her to doctor visits, music classes, gym time, and whatever else I could do for her. I had to learn everything I could in the special needs field and become her advocate. I bought a monogramming machine and started making baby items which led me into that boutique.
One day, I noticed there was an empty space in the boutique and I asked the owner what she was going to do with that space. She told me that she was thinking of having girls come into the store and have tea parties and celebrate birthdays there. That is what gave me the idea initially, but my idea was to go to the customer’s party location and host parties there myself. I started searching online and found a company in California that was selling their business and I ended up purchasing it from them. It didn’t have everything I needed but a nice portion. I did learn that I needed so much more and started researching extensively trying to find the best deals at the highest quality. I wanted to set myself apart from the competition and have my parties very detailed and upscale, but at an affordable price to the customer.
This way of thinking along with my excellent customer service were essential for the success of my business year after year. I became the top provider for princess parties in my area and as my business grew my party options did as well. I first launched the princess party theme, which has always been my number one party option. Shortly after, I added glamour parties, spa parties, fairy parties, stuff-a-bear parties, Girl Scout program parties, Mops’ teas, baby showers, and lastly, the Glam-To-Go Mobile party option.
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It was so rewarding to see all these girls so excited to meet a princess and when they said to their mom, “Can I have a party just like his?” It put a smile on my face. I truly loved my job!
You won’t believe this, but I actually hosted the parties all by myself when I first started. That entailed packing for the party, setting it up, hosting it, cleaning it up and then cleaning it more when I got home. When I finally did hire an assistant I told myself, “Why didn’t I do this long ago!” You need help! Trust me.
So, getting back to my daughter. This job was perfect for my needs at the time. I was with her working from home during the week and then went to the parties on the weekends while my husband was home. It started off as a great part-time job. As she got older and most everything I could do for her was in place, I had more time that I could spend in the business so I expanded. I hired more employees and I had enough party items where I could do two parties at one time. Doing the princess visits worked well, too. I just had to purchase more costumes. I was doing anywhere from 3-5 parties a weekend then. This job really is what you put into it. At the end, I had hosted over 850 parties!
The Birthday Party Business: How To Make A Living As A Children's Entertainer: Fife, Bruce, Diamond, Hal, Kissell, Steve: 9781936709182: Amazon.com: Books
You can make a lot of money and in my e-book I go into detail about all my secrets that I learned as I started and grew my business. All the hardwork is done for you and I tell you step-by-step what you need to do with the minimal amount of money to
Hopefully these initial steps will help you get your foot in the door and facilitate your journey. Don’t be scared to fail and learn along the way with the kids birthdays biz. Just remember to stay true to yourself and enjoy what you do. As Steve Jobs said: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do”. Good luck on your kids birthday party business venture!I’m going to talk a little off topic of wedding planning because I am so proud to have launched my very first e-book just this week! The Secrets To Starting a Profitable and Successful Children’s Party Planning Business was a logic choice for me when I originally decided on the topic of this e-book. The number one question customers and friends always asked was, “How did you start this business?” Back in 2006, I was renting space in a children’s boutique in the Texas hill country where I sold baby items and dancewear for kids. I was a stay-at-home mom, but I have always had that entrepreneurial spirit all my life. After my daughter was born and there were complications at birth, I eventually quit my full-time job so I could spend more time with her doing therapies, teaching her, taking her to doctor visits, music classes, gym time, and whatever else I could do for her. I had to learn everything I could in the special needs field and become her advocate. I bought a monogramming machine and started making baby items which led me into that boutique.
One day, I noticed there was an empty space in the boutique and I asked the owner what she was going to do with that space. She told me that she was thinking of having girls come into the store and have tea parties and celebrate birthdays there. That is what gave me the idea initially, but my idea was to go to the customer’s party location and host parties there myself. I started searching online and found a company in California that was selling their business and I ended up purchasing it from them. It didn’t have everything I needed but a nice portion. I did learn that I needed so much more and started researching extensively trying to find the best deals at the highest quality. I wanted to set myself apart from the competition and have my parties very detailed and upscale, but at an affordable price to the customer.
This way of thinking along with my excellent customer service were essential for the success of my business year after year. I became the top provider for princess parties in my area and as my business grew my party options did as well. I first launched the princess party theme, which has always been my number one party option. Shortly after, I added glamour parties, spa parties, fairy parties, stuff-a-bear parties, Girl Scout program parties, Mops’ teas, baby showers, and lastly, the Glam-To-Go Mobile party option.
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It was so rewarding to see all these girls so excited to meet a princess and when they said to their mom, “Can I have a party just like his?” It put a smile on my face. I truly loved my job!
You won’t believe this, but I actually hosted the parties all by myself when I first started. That entailed packing for the party, setting it up, hosting it, cleaning it up and then cleaning it more when I got home. When I finally did hire an assistant I told myself, “Why didn’t I do this long ago!” You need help! Trust me.
So, getting back to my daughter. This job was perfect for my needs at the time. I was with her working from home during the week and then went to the parties on the weekends while my husband was home. It started off as a great part-time job. As she got older and most everything I could do for her was in place, I had more time that I could spend in the business so I expanded. I hired more employees and I had enough party items where I could do two parties at one time. Doing the princess visits worked well, too. I just had to purchase more costumes. I was doing anywhere from 3-5 parties a weekend then. This job really is what you put into it. At the end, I had hosted over 850 parties!
The Birthday Party Business: How To Make A Living As A Children's Entertainer: Fife, Bruce, Diamond, Hal, Kissell, Steve: 9781936709182: Amazon.com: Books
You can make a lot of money and in my e-book I go into detail about all my secrets that I learned as I started and grew my business. All the hardwork is done for you and I tell you step-by-step what you need to do with the minimal amount of money to
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