How to start an event planning business with no experience
Starting a career in event planning without any experience can be a daunting task. It is going to take a lot of hard work and good sales skills to overcome the obstacle of no experience. Below I have listed some steps that you can take on how to start an event planning business with no experience.
Now just because you do not have any formal experience in event planning does not mean you do not know what you are doing. The chances are that this type of work is exciting to you and is something you are passionate about. Starting an event planning business from home is good way to get started in event management.
There are some things you will need to consider to get this part right as it can be hard to convince potential clients to do business with someone who does not have any experience in event planning.
Now chances are just because you do not have any formal event planning experience in does not mean you do not have some good ideas as an event planner.
Your goal needs should be to showcase off your good ideas so that experience does not play a role whether or not a potential client hires you to plan their event.
Tips on how to start an event planning business with no experience.
Here are some tips on becoming an event planner with no experience.
1. Earn some professional certifications:
There are a few professional certifications you can earn online and offline for becoming and event planner.
First check with your local college to see if they offer any courses on event planning. Apart from your local college here are some online certifications you can obtain.
- Certified meeting professional. Developed by the convention industry council
- Certified Special Events Professional
- Certified in Exhibition Management.
2. Showcase your ideas
Showcasing your ideas can be a great way to gain some exposure as an expert. The best way to do this is to start a blog or business event planning website and talk about your ideas and what you think are industry best practices.
3. Create a Social Media page
Creating a social media page that talks about you ideas on event planning and liking other pages on event planning is a good way to showcase your ideas. This also give you the chance to connect with your potential clients.
4. Hire staff that has experience in event planning.
Hiring staff that has experience in event planning is one of the easiest ways to get your business off the ground quickly. You can showcase and advertise these skill on a web page and in all the marketing you do.
5. Volunteer for local charity events
Volunteering is an excellent way to gain experience with while helping out a worthy cause.
When you volunteer you get the benefit of gaining some experience and networking with potential clients.
6. Find A Mentor
Finding a mentor can help you avoid some of the common pitfalls that every new business experiences. This mentor can guide you through the different phases of starting your business and helping you get started on the right track.
7. Attend Local Events
Attending local events will allow you to see first hand how professional events are managed. You can look around observe the staff and see how everything is run.
8. Start a Blog
Starting a blog gives you the opportunity to showcase your ideas and lets potential clients find you.
How to get into event management without a degree
You don’t need a degree to get into event management, but it can help to have certain certificates and work experience. There are dozens of colleges and online courses that will provide you with a certificate for completing an course in event management.
Knowing what type of event you want to specialize in can help out too. Are you looking at birthday parties, or formal corporate events?
Are event planners high demand?
Event planners are in high demand right now with Covid being on top of every ones mind. If you can specialize in planning events that are covid safe you can have a great business opportunity. The event planning industry is rebounding from a couple years of no events right now is one of the best times to start an event planning career.
How to learn event Management.
The Easiest way to learn event management is to volunteer for local organizations. This type of event can be good for you to showcase your skill and learn some new ones.