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What is the best way to get cliental? PLEASE HELP!!

Posted by Denitra Birkes on May 19, 2011 at 6:54pm in Sistas Connect

I am starting my own event business. I do weddings, baby showers, social events, family events

Kids parties, an all celebrations!

-Invitations             -Event Décor        -Centerpieces      -Favors/Gifts

-Card/ Memory Boxes        -Thank you cards.

What is the best way to get cliental?

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  • Kimberly Clark May 19, 2011 at 9:05pm
    It's extremely important you build relationships first. People want to do business with those they like, respect and trust can do the job. Learn the industry inside/out meaning if you're not already get certified, get involved in networking groups as well as event industry groups meeting other event professionals to use for future events.
    A few you can look into are Association for Bridal Consultants, Association for Wedding Professionals International, Biz Bash, ISES just to name a few. Not sure where you're located, but there's a professional event you should look into: Alan Berg at Wedding Industry Leaders Conference in Newport Beach~ However there are also other locations.
     
    Final recommendation build a portfolio of quality work/references to show to potential clients.
     
    Much Success
    Kimberly Clark
    Weddings & Lifestyle Producer
    • Denitra Birkes > Kimberly Clark May 20, 2011 at 1:37am
      Also with getting certified is getting that online ok?
    • Denitra Birkes > Kimberly Clark May 20, 2011 at 1:31am
      Thank you so much. I am in Roanoke VA there is not alot aound here. I have been working on my portfiloio. I will start checking in to the places you gave me.
  • Dana Neal May 19, 2011 at 7:03pm

    1. Start with people that you know that know how well you do events. Plan one for them free or 1/2 cost so that they can get the word out about you and your business.

    2. Pick up this book by Evelyn Jackson

    http://www.divalynsmallbusinessguru.net/ I tell anyone in this current economy to purchase this book on marketing....

    3. Try to do business expos and vendor events...

    • Denitra Birkes > Dana Neal May 19, 2011 at 7:08pm
      Thank you, I did a free baby shower and everyone loved it! I will try to pick the book up soon. So you know if justing flyers will help me also?
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