this is a very helpful and informative video I'm just starting my own event planning business (small businsss!) and all these videos are going to be a hug help as to how to start what to know/do, everything I have to/should learn.
We have flat fees based on an estimated number of hours for each part of the event. If someone only needs us to find a venue or caterer, they are only charged for that time as a flat fee.
You're welcome. :) Before you complete your budget before the event, have a conversation with the venues you're considering to find out what's included (and what's not). Get a complete list from them. If you're using a hotel, they have Cost Sheets available.
I'm thinking seriously of doing a 1st event with a team of music event management/musicians (full time profssional musicians) to do a fundraiser for a good cause how do I go about doing this as a 1st event? how much do I need to spend/how much should I spend for 1st event? how much should I keep my budget at and how do I go about having the money to pay the whole team of people working with them and also talking to potential clients/vendors?
Hey Elsa, we don't know enough about the event specifics to give you valuable guidance and we teach an entire course on event planning. Learn more at: eventplanningblueprint.com/howtobeaneventplanner
Hi! Can I apply these same tools to my event decorating services? I have a hard time with price points and package pricing. Anytime I give a quote and the client signs I feel like I undercut myself. Every time a client goes with another business I feel like I quoted too much. Thank you so much!
Hey Laura, my first questions before saying yes or no are: 1. have you ever surveyed people who've hired you (or not hired you) to find out why they did (or didn't) choose to work with you? 2. Do you know what other event decorators in your area are charging? Not the ones who are doing it on the side, the businesses who've been around a long time and are successful. Start there, and you'll have your answers to your question :) P.S. DO NOT compete on price alone because that'll just put you straight outta business. It's really important to find out the answers to questions 1 & 2 and understand your value to clients. It has to be more than just providing event decor otherwise it's very easy for them to go elsewhere. Good luck!
Hi I'm also having the same problem with clients. When I charge them , they always go elsewhere. I try to charge less because I have almost all the equipments. When hiring, I don't hire a lot of things, that's why I charge cheap, but they always find my quot expensive. Sometimes I feel like they want me to work for free. I do Deco and hiring.
When you charge per hours, when do you tell the client the price ? because you may not know how many hours you will be working for each day until the event
Hi Agnes, here's an article that will walk you through how to charge - eventplanningblueprint.com/how-to-charge-for-event-planning-services/ It's really important to track your time and keep your client informed about the hours worked, so this will help.
Hey thanks for this helpful information.i would love to become a corporate event planner but confused on which genuine college in Massachusetts that has events courses.is there a way you can help me acquire my passion career.Ann in Worcester Massachusetts
You're welcome Ann! We have a course that teaches you how to be an event planner. Learn more here: howtobeaneventplanner.com/ If you want to attend classes in your city, then you'll need to Google what's available close to you. Hope this helps!
I am not sure how I should be charging. I am not an event planner. I am an event designer and decorator. After the brides has her wedding ceremony site and venue site, I am the person they see to design the look for each site and then decorate it accordingly. Usually accordingly to whatever theme thay have, whetherbit be a color theme or a special theme.
There are many variables to consider when it comes to charging and one size does not fit all, so without knowing your particular details this will point you in the right direction: eventplanningblueprint.com/how-to-charge-for-event-planning-services/
I ask what they are in visioning? What's your budget? I get frank. "You can't get all of that, for $$$." I can give you this. (Always keeping my salary in mind, minus props, dinnerware, decorations, etc.) If their budget is going to make my display messy, I'm out.
I made the mistake of telling a couple to give me a donation for planning their wedding.. what a big mistake!!! Trying to help people 😬 they paid big money on liquor and the venue. I walked away with not enough to put gas in my car 🤦♀️ what a disappointment!!
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Sorry to hear that. Here's a calculator to make sure you're never spending your own money on any event you plan - eventplanningblueprint.com/make-money-from-an-event/
Great Information, thank you You are the best! Aloha from Hawaii
this is a very helpful and informative video I'm just starting my own event planning business (small businsss!) and all these videos are going to be a hug help as to how to start what to know/do, everything I have to/should learn.
Thank you for the detailed explanation! Keep on rocking :) xxx
I'm learning from my first event. I keep account of all of my spending. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 👌👌👌
Thanks for the information am just starting my own business
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We have flat fees based on an estimated number of hours for each part of the event. If someone only needs us to find a venue or caterer, they are only charged for that time as a flat fee.
hello yes this is my problem, I decorate but this part is the hardest and no I have no help so im excited to hear what you have to say thank you
if you need help can you get an intern to help from a local college or event program?
Yes
Thanks for this information. Can you expand on how to account for the cost of a venue that says you must use their items, like hotels?
You're welcome. :) Before you complete your budget before the event, have a conversation with the venues you're considering to find out what's included (and what's not). Get a complete list from them. If you're using a hotel, they have Cost Sheets available.
wonderful explanation .....extremely helpful
I'm thinking seriously of doing a 1st event with a team of music event management/musicians (full time profssional musicians) to do a fundraiser for a good cause how do I go about doing this as a 1st event? how much do I need to spend/how much should I spend for 1st event? how much should I keep my budget at and how do I go about having the money to pay the whole team of people working with them and also talking to potential clients/vendors?
Hey Elsa, we don't know enough about the event specifics to give you valuable guidance and we teach an entire course on event planning. Learn more at: eventplanningblueprint.com/howtobeaneventplanner
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I did the same mistake when i started
It's definitely me.
Hi! Can I apply these same tools to my event decorating services? I have a hard time with price points and package pricing. Anytime I give a quote and the client signs I feel like I undercut myself. Every time a client goes with another business I feel like I quoted too much. Thank you so much!
Hey Laura, my first questions before saying yes or no are: 1. have you ever surveyed people who've hired you (or not hired you) to find out why they did (or didn't) choose to work with you? 2. Do you know what other event decorators in your area are charging? Not the ones who are doing it on the side, the businesses who've been around a long time and are successful. Start there, and you'll have your answers to your question :) P.S. DO NOT compete on price alone because that'll just put you straight outta business. It's really important to find out the answers to questions 1 & 2 and understand your value to clients. It has to be more than just providing event decor otherwise it's very easy for them to go elsewhere. Good luck!
LauraLove Hernandez were you able to find a solution? I'm having the same issue.
Hi I'm also having the same problem with clients. When I charge them , they always go elsewhere. I try to charge less because I have almost all the equipments. When hiring, I don't hire a lot of things, that's why I charge cheap, but they always find my quot expensive. Sometimes I feel like they want me to work for free. I do Deco and hiring.
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You said there are apps that help one manage their time. Any honourable mentions?
Dennis Masila not one in particular. There are many good ones that a quick Google search will turn up!
Thanks
When you charge per hours, when do you tell the client the price ? because you may not know how many hours you will be working for each day until the event
Hi Agnes, here's an article that will walk you through how to charge - eventplanningblueprint.com/how-to-charge-for-event-planning-services/ It's really important to track your time and keep your client informed about the hours worked, so this will help.
I just finish school as a wedding planner
Tammy Carden co congratulations!
Thank you I can't wait to get started on it
You said there are some apps that help track your time, any app in particular?
Autumn Spiers there are many and we don't recommend one particular one, but a quick Google search will turn up about 20 for you to consider!
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how would you charge for like a fundraiser event.
Kim Brainard here's a post to help you figure out how to charge eventplanningblueprint.com/8-steps-to-charging-for-your-event-planning-services/
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Hey thanks for this helpful information.i would love to become a corporate event planner but confused on which genuine college in Massachusetts that has events courses.is there a way you can help me acquire my passion career.Ann in Worcester Massachusetts
You're welcome Ann! We have a course that teaches you how to be an event planner. Learn more here: howtobeaneventplanner.com/ If you want to attend classes in your city, then you'll need to Google what's available close to you. Hope this helps!
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I am not sure how I should be charging. I am not an event planner. I am an event designer and decorator. After the brides has her wedding ceremony site and venue site, I am the person they see to design the look for each site and then decorate it accordingly. Usually accordingly to whatever theme thay have, whetherbit be a color theme or a special theme.
There are many variables to consider when it comes to charging and one size does not fit all, so without knowing your particular details this will point you in the right direction: eventplanningblueprint.com/how-to-charge-for-event-planning-services/
I ask what they are in visioning? What's your budget? I get frank. "You can't get all of that, for $$$."
I can give you this. (Always keeping my salary in mind, minus props, dinnerware, decorations, etc.) If their budget is going to make my display messy, I'm out.
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I made the mistake of telling a couple to give me a donation for planning their wedding.. what a big mistake!!! Trying to help people 😬 they paid big money on liquor and the venue. I walked away with not enough to put gas in my car 🤦♀️ what a disappointment!!
👍 Subscribe to my channel: ruclips.net/user/EventPlanningBlueprintTV
📚 Take my online course: eventplanningblueprint.com/howtobeaneventplanner
🖊 Get your event contracts: eventplanningblueprint.com/eventplanningtemplates
The money I charge is always small I end up spending my money
Sorry to hear that. Here's a calculator to make sure you're never spending your own money on any event you plan - eventplanningblueprint.com/make-money-from-an-event/
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