Start-up Tips and Resources for Event Planners and Party Planning Businesses
 

• The Home Office and Small Business Answer Book 
• Business Plan Software (look for sample plans - event planning personal)
• Business Research Reports (look for party planner, part way down)
• Incorporate Your Business
• Getting Started in Party and Event Planning

Start-Up Checklist
Starting a business? Wondering what to do first? What next? This handy checklist will help.

Marketing Worksheet 
Discover who your customers are and improve your chances for startup success with the help of this worksheet.

Business Plan Basics
Who needs a business plan? What do they do? How can one help you? Details >>

Sample Business Plans
Find planning tips as well as sample business and marketing plans by clicking here.

Calculate Your Startup Costs
Determine how much money you really need to start your business.

Business Planning Worksheet
Use this worksheet to collect the information you need to evaluate your business idea and get your business off to a good start.

Test Yourself
Are you cut out to be self-employed? Take this little test and see if you have what it takes!

Getting Small Loans
If you only need a few thousand dollars to start your business, banks may not want to talk to you. Here's news about other lending programs that may help. Details >>

Small Company Parties
Whether you're entertaining for two or for ten, you can make your office party an event to remember! Read more >>

Plan a Company Holiday Party on a Budget
Hosting a holiday party for employees is traditional for most businesses at this time of year. But hosting one that shows your appreciation for a year of hard work without breaking the bank isn't easy. Here are a few hints that can help.