Books like Start your own event planning business by Cheryl Kimball

Start Your Own Event Planning Business offers up‑to‑date advice on launching a successful special‑events venture. It covers emerging industry trends such as first‑birthday parties, eco‑friendly celebrations, and small‑plate catering, and provides practical guidance on finding a venue, hiring attorneys, drafting contracts, securing reliable vendors, obtaining insurance, and staffing. The book also shares proven success strategies for both full‑time and part‑time planners, includes real‑world anecdotes from seasoned professionals, and introduces new tools and social‑media techniques—especially Instagram and Pinterest integration—to help readers grow their business. With a clear, step‑by‑step framework and a wealth of industry resources, this primer is an essential reference for anyone looking to enter the fast‑paced, high‑demand event‑planning field.

First publish date: 2011