How Can I Start My Birthday Planning Business At Age 16?
For the summer my friend and I want to start our own business planning birthday parties for pre-teens, younger teens and young kids. We’re 16 years old and we thought it would be a good idea because it was different and many parents who try and plan their childs party dont even know what their kid likes. I want to know how should I get started and how much I should charge? Any tips here would help.
Start with advertising, make flyers and put them up at supermarkets, restaurants, school, etc. Making it known to the public is the first step.
It depends on what the kids want at their party to see how much to charge. For most, several hundred dollars.
Comment by cenagurl — December 4, 2009 @ 10:29 pm
The easiest way would be to offer a unique option that would completely relieve the parents of any direct involvement. You could utilize the local park and advertise at the same time. A basic business card such as “Park It – Birthday Services” would be more effective, and more green, than the overworked flier or hand bill. Try to come up with a service specific job, such as; clown, magician, face painter, balloon animals or theme based place settings and party favors.
The most economic start would be to canvass at nearby churches. The parents are with their children and they will not be overly sensitive to the solicitation as businesses and malls might be. Simply introduce yourself and ask each child for their birthday. You can go for specifics after you have established some credibility. Don’t worry. At least one parent will ask for some additional info.
Also, why would you put so much into getting this started and give it up after two months? Kids in my neighborhood have parties year round and more than once. Don’t think of this as a summer job. Work it like a business.
Great idea. Good Luck.
Comment by geebusss — December 4, 2009 @ 10:55 pm
its a good concept. do parties happen quite alot in your area? if they dont then it might not be so profitable. if you really think it will take off in your area then first you need to price things. will you charge the customer for party supplies or get them to supply them for you? if you can somehow get cheaper deals, the first option would be good to make a little extra profit. 2nd how much do you think you’re worth? only you can really judge that. you may have to start slow and cheap. your first job should be planned well and performed perfectly with good customer service. that will help spread the word that your parties are good. you can always charge more once your reputation is sky high. next thing is forms of advertising. posters, flyers, ads etc are all good but they can also cost. one of the most successful ways to get promoted is via word of mouth. happy customers tell their friends, chances are their friends have children the same age. try not to limit yourself to one specific age group. do many ages and research each party. and dont just limit yourself for summer. do it for as long as you make money. plan upcoming parties during school lunch etc. make your business grow. use the money you make to build the business. who knows, by the time you’re 18 you could have 3 employees working for you planning 3 parties at once in different towns or cities. hope that helps AIM BIG
Comment by look at yourself — December 4, 2009 @ 11:04 pm