Plan a party. Work the party. Share it to social media. Engage on social media. Find new clients. Post new work to your portfolio. Engage with potential clients on social media. Advertise on social media. Stay caught up on stories, and lives, and … [Read more...]
How to Price Your Events for Profit
If you aren’t running a business, you are running a charity; or at a minimum paying for an expensive hobby. Being profitable is a choice. You have to pay attention to your finances, your processes, and most importantly, your mindset. Pricing … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Increase the Visibility of Your Business
When you start a business you have a choice to make. Will it be for-profit or non-profit? Neither one is a bad choice, and both have their own benefits. A for-profit business is about making money. As party planners, let’s talk about making money! To … [Read more...]
5 SAFETY TIPS FOR PARTY PLANNING
As an event planner, safety should always be top of mind even if your client doesn’t care or simply doesn’t understand the importance of being prepared with a safety plan just in case to ensure you host not only a fun event…but…a safe event. Imagine … [Read more...]
Party Planning Organizer 2015 Calendar Refills Available for PreOrder
Hey party peeps! It's that time of year where we are winding down 2014 and gearing up for 2015. For those of you who have purchased my "Soiree Event Design Party Planning Organizer" now is the time to order your 2015 Calendar Refills. It … [Read more...]
How much does a designer kids party REALLY cost?
Hey party peeps! Last week on Hostess With The Mostess as part of my bi-monthly Look for Less column, I answered the taboo question: HOW MUCH DOES A DESIGNER KIDS PARTY COST? I broke down how much every single item cost in my recent "Kitty-licious" … [Read more...]
