How to Start a Home-based Wedding Planning Business Paperback - 2009

Say "I Do" to becoming a wedding planner! There is one day in life, more than any other, when everything must go according to plan--a wedding day. In America alone, more than four million people tie the knot annually, spending over $85 billion on services and products. As more and more couples are hiring consultants to make sure their special day goes off without a hitch, wedding planning has become a profession in itself. How to Start a Home-Based Wedding Planning Business gives you the know-how to become the wedding planner everyone wants to hire--and to make money doing so! Combining straightforwardlanguage with a host of essential organizing tips, useful checklists, and easy-to-follow worksheets, Jill Moran takes you through every aspect of setting up and running a thriving wedding planning business. Whether you're just starting to explore your options for a home-based business or are used to being your own boss, this guide helps you channel your creativity and shows you how to get your business off the ground. Knowing the Pros and Cons of Owning Your Own Business Finding Your Niche Estimating Start-Up Costs Developing and Implementing a Budget Negotiating with Clients and Vendors Handling Legal Matters