Hey Everyone! My name is Jennifer and I just sent in my last unit for Event/Wedding Planning. And I was wondering if there is anyone out there that could give me advice as to where to start now. I am unsure which steps to take first in starting my new career.
Also How did some of you get your business names out there, other than through advertising. I am super excited but nervous about my first few steps in the new career.
Thanks!
Where to start..
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HayleyField
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Re: Where to start..
Hey Jennifer,
Congratulations on completing the course - I have 2 assignments to go.
I set up my business this year, and have planned a couple of events for friends and family.
I had a very limited budget so used social media to market myself, mostly Facebook (here's my page: www.facebook.com/mermaidevents), but also have Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram accounts too. These are all free to set up but require a big time investment to keep them up to date.
Once I'd generated some interest in my facebook page (& managed to save some cash) I had a website developed:
www.mermaidevents.co.uk
SEO is important to make sure you appear near the top of Google search, but the web developers can sort this for you.
I did some research & it seems most brides to be hang out online so I concentrate on online marketing - print ads etc are expensive & hit and miss in my opinion but it may be different in your area.
Hope that helps, best of luck with your new business!
Hayley
Congratulations on completing the course - I have 2 assignments to go.
I set up my business this year, and have planned a couple of events for friends and family.
I had a very limited budget so used social media to market myself, mostly Facebook (here's my page: www.facebook.com/mermaidevents), but also have Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram accounts too. These are all free to set up but require a big time investment to keep them up to date.
Once I'd generated some interest in my facebook page (& managed to save some cash) I had a website developed:
www.mermaidevents.co.uk
SEO is important to make sure you appear near the top of Google search, but the web developers can sort this for you.
I did some research & it seems most brides to be hang out online so I concentrate on online marketing - print ads etc are expensive & hit and miss in my opinion but it may be different in your area.
Hope that helps, best of luck with your new business!
Hayley