Starting your very own children’s party business is a great option for budding entrepreneurs. These days parents often don’t have the time to plan their own parties for their kids so rely on bespoke party planning services. That’s why party planning services for kids are in hot demand. Interested in venturing into this job sector? Here’s what you will need.
Venue
Even though many parents will want the party in their own home, it is good to have other options up your sleeve. Whichever venue you go with in the end will depend on the family’s wishes. You should know the owners of local venues well so that you can book their space at a moment’s notice. The most useful people to have in your phone book are the owners of family restaurants, local sports centres, and play centres. Always have a backup if everywhere is fully booked one day. One excellent tip is to try and persuade the parents to hold the party in the nearby park. You could hold a family picnic, for instance.
Insurance
Most of the time, venues will cover events with their own insurance. However, this isn’t always the case. It’s best to take out some public liability insurance to cover your business. Get a policy that will cover you no matter where you are. This is necessary for a number of reasons. The main one is that it will help if anyone is injured or has an accident during the party. It will also protect you in the event that someone complains or sues you.
Children’s Entertainment
How are you going to keep the kids happy at the party? If your event is going to be outdoors, you could consider hiring a bouncy castle or perhaps a large inflatable assault course. Clowns are another popular form of entertainment. It’s easy to become a clown yourself. Simply buy a costume and do your makeup. Then you can spend the whole party entertaining kids! Kids will also love team games such as capture the flag.
Refreshments
You should have some catering options that you can offer families. If you are hosting the party at a venue such as a sports centre, catering could be included in the venue rental price. You need to double check this when you book to be sure. If not, you are going to need to arrange all the food and drinks yourself. The best way to do this is to make a buffet. Simple finger food such as sandwiches, fruit and biscuits should be enough. Make sure you offer two different prices for parties. Tell the family you will charge a higher price if they want food included with their party. Most kids will also want a birthday cake. But as many kids have special wishes when it comes to the cake, the parents might prefer to provide one themselves. But always have some cake options available just in case!
You’ll find that starting a children’s party business is very lucrative. And heaps of fun!