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Start Your Own Event Planning Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series) Paperback – August 1, 2011

by Entrepreneur Press (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 20 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Series: StartUp Series
  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Entrepreneur Press; Third Edition edition (August 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159918415X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599184159
  • Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book, very useful, this is my go to book
By D. McGuinness on August 9, 2011
Format: Paperback
This book is info packed, every single detail you can think of for starting your own business, not as literature heavy as for example judy allens books. Very open and could apply to any kind of event planning business not just focused on one type of event like special events, corporate events or wedding planning. It has a step by step guide on things you will need to do, this book has been my bible for starting my business and I have ordered the 3rd edition as I already had the 2nd edition. Hands down the best book for starting your own event planning business (and I have ordered several books on this topic).
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3.0 out of 5 starsVery Basic with the Occasional Insight
By Gigi on September 15, 2013
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I'm planning to launch an event design business in 2014, so I've read lots of articles, taken a few classes, and used several business planning books. I was particularly excited about this book because it seemed so specific to what I'm doing. I read straight through the entire book in a day. Many times I found the advice to be so basic and watered down that it was useless. The chapter on writing a business plan was so rudimentary it would more helpful as a sentence that reads, "To write a business plan consult a book on writing business plans." Oddly, the chapter gives extremely specific numbers regarding the plan saying something like it should take 300 hours to write and be 25 pages long, which I find a little bizarre given that the book is geared toward a wide audience and that the length and time spent on a business plan will depend on the size and type of business as well as the type of funding that will be sought, if any.

I've already taken on a number of expenses mentioned in the book, and found that every single dollar estimate given was completely inaccurate. My purchases have been small so far, so I'm not sure how accurate the larger dollar figures are.

The worksheets included in the book are sparse and extremely basic. I think they're a good start or exercise for someone who is just beginning to research the topic, but they're not actually functional.

In terms of writing style, I felt like the chapter introductions and conclusions were awkward and sometimes abrupt. There are no summaries at the end of each chapter, even in the form of a single sentence. Many times I hadn't realized that the chapter had ended until I saw the headline that a new one was beginning. I also found the book repetitive in many places.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsUnderstandable Simplicity
By David B. Snook on September 19, 2013
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There are some parts of the book that are almost laughably simplistic, but then I have a great deal of experience in the Event industry. There are a great number of wonderful tips, checklists, and easy-to-understand resources and guideposts throughout that made this book worth the price.
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4.0 out of 5 starsevent planning business
By Coco on August 8, 2012
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The book focused on the business of event planning. It was not what I thought it was going to be, but it was still a good/informative read. I would suggest this book for anyone who is looking to start a business in event planning; however if you want to know more about events and establishing a career and what that entails, this might not be the book for you...
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5.0 out of 5 starsGREAT PLACE TO START!
By Danelle Marie Hairston on June 23, 2012
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One of the best books I read to start me on this journey. I loved it! Easy to read and great to add to your biz library!
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5.0 out of 5 starsa must buy
By maria on November 2, 2013
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I really enjoyed this book gave great information and I am sure I well be referring to this often highly recommend
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4.0 out of 5 starsVery good read
By Pam on January 8, 2014
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I have certainly enjoyed reading this book as I really enjoy party event planning. Right now it is a hobby not a business but I am really learning a lot and maybe some day do this part-time as a business. Good book.
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4.0 out of 5 starsLots of great pointers and help to get started
By Amazon Customer on October 15, 2015
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Lots of great pointers and help to get started. I already knew much of the book, and the business is everchanging, but this is a great start for anyone!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 starsGreat Resource

This book was really helpful! Great resource for any event planner.

Published 1 month ago by SouthernGirl212
1.0 out of 5 starsOne Star

Ok

Published 4 months ago by Rebecca Kaiser
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

This is what I needed to start my business.

Published 9 months ago by Charmaine Bather
5.0 out of 5 starsBrillant book I am so delighted with it and my order came much quicker...

Brillant book I am so delighted with it and my order came much quicker than expected! Lots of useful guidance.

Published 10 months ago by Tanya
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

great step by step book

Published 11 months ago by Karla Baez
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Good

Published 14 months ago by Asma ALNAGRY
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Good for people who are thinking of getting into event planning but who have limited experience.

Published 15 months ago by Sandra J.
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Is worth it.

Published 16 months ago by Amy O.
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book covers all the details of starting my own ...

Great book covers all the details of starting my own business. Still studying, but very pleased with how the instructions are unfolding.

Published 19 months ago by Walter Pickney
5.0 out of 5 starsStart your own Event Planning Business Start Up series

This collection of books is great, easy to follow and easy to understand. I really enjoyed reading these and took valuable lessons from them.

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