{"product_id":"how-to-start-a-homebased-childrens-birthday-party-business-homebased-business-series-9780762749386","title":"How to Start a HomeBased Childrens Birthday Party","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom first birthdays to sweet sixteens, the childrenâs birthday party business is booming and offers an ideal entrÃe for those hoping to start a home-based business with low financial risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This enthusiastic book provides practical advice on the possible pitfalls of event planning, particularly when dealing with children and their parents. It reads like a conversation with an experienced friend.” —Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Start a Home-Based Children’s Birthday Party BusinessTOCChapter 1  Happy Birthday Party Business to You!            Why Now Is the Moment            The Key Characteristics of a Children’s Party Planner            An Honest Self-Assessment                Challenges of the Field            Opportunities in a Rapidly Growing Area            Chapter 2 Envisioning Your Business            From Princesses to Ponies, What Type of Party Business            Choosing Where to Conduct Parties             Who Is the Audience for Your New Business?            Weighing Part-Time and Full-Time Options            Specialization              Chapter 3 Creating Your Home Work Space            Setting Up a Dedicated Work Space               Buying Office Equipment            Selecting and Purchasing Party Supplies            Zoning Issues  Applying for Licenses              Choosing Insurance            Keeping It Professional                        Chapter 4 Ready, Set, Start            Writing a Business Plan            Research, Research, Research                       Keeping an Eye on the Competition            Creating a Niche            Naming Your Business            Crafting a Compelling Mission Statement            Selecting a Business Structure                                   Sole Proprietorship                              General Partnership                        Incorporation                           Limited Liability Company Chapter 5 Hanging out Your Shingle            Start Spreading the News            Avoiding Common Early Mistakes            The First Event            From Cakes to Party Hats, Finding the Right Suppliers            Developing References and Referrals            Documenting Your Successes                        Chapter 6 Planning Your Finances            How Much Do You Hope to Earn?            Being Realistic About Earning and SpendingFinancing Your BusinessPricing Goods and Services            Determining a Budget Chapter 7 Tracking Your Money                  Billing Your ClientsFinancial Software            Key Financial Statements Chapter 8 Tax Time                Record Keeping to Ease Tax Time Stress                   Hiring an Accountant            Tracking Deductions            Financial and Record Keeping Software Chapter 9 Keeping It Legal            When to Hire an Attorney            Choosing the Lawyer That Is Right for You            Written Agreements and Contracts                Hiring Employees            Customer Confidentiality Chapter 10 Start Spreading the Word            Creating a Marketing Plan      Advertising            News Features and Press Releases                Newsletters            A Walk through the Yellow Pages            The Power of Word of Mouth            Making and Distributing Brochures and Business Cards            Networking News Chapter 11 Strength of the Web            Creating a Persuasive Web Site            Using On-line Sources                        E-mail Newsletters Chapter 12 Onward and Upward            Growing Your Small Business            Charting Trends in Your Industry Appendix             Training                       Bibliography            Trade Associations            Trade Shows            Index About the Author","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527187046743,"sku":"9780762749386","price":15.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780762749386.jpg?v=1731866852","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-to-start-a-homebased-childrens-birthday-party-business-homebased-business-series-9780762749386","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}