Wedding Planner Career - Tips On Preparing The Wedding Budget
We're all well-aware that weddings generally require a lot of money to pull off: the dress, the venue, catering - the list goes on. But many couples are also left at a loss in terms of how to come up with funds for their big day. Depending on where you live and your income level, you may be able to depend on an inheritance or mortgage payments for funding your wedding, but for most people that's not so easy.
In this blog post we'll provide some tips and tricks on how to navigate the tricky arena of wedding planning without needing any cash from family or friends!
Write an introduction to an informative and factual blog post titled "The 5 Most Popular Ways To Get In Shape This Year". Include an introduction that states the objective of the post and why you are writing it. Next, list three to five of the most popular exercises that you would expect to include in a fitness regimen. Include tips on how to get started with each exercise and approximate costs using a variety of online sources. Make sure your blog post concludes with a brief summary and contact information for you or your business.
Create an eBook titled "Benefits Of Hiring A Wedding Planner". Your eBook should include all the basics of what you do as a wedding planner, as well as advice on hiring one. It should also include information about how to avoid wedding planning mistakes. Review the eBook for grammar and spelling errors before submitting it to online bookstores for sale.
Create a self-help calendar that is designed to help brides-to-be organize their weddings. This can be made as an actual calendar or as a downloadable PDF file. It should include tasks like "Make guest list" and "Book venue". Put your own twist on it by including helpful tips, with pictures where possible, like "Use Word to make an easy task list" or "Write down venue's contact details so you can phone them easily later". For the "Daily tasks" section, try to include both easy and difficult tasks, like "Put together the guest list" and "Book all the venues".
Brainstorm a list of potential ways that you can help people get in shape but avoid being pushy. For each task on your list, describe how you can make it more enjoyable. Also describe how you will earn money if you do this. For example, for the first one on your list, "Find a partner for jogging" describe how people will benefit physically by running with someone who is trying to lose weight or get fit, and how much money they'll save by not buying new running shoes.
Make a list titled "Wedding Planning Mistakes To Avoid" based on your experience with weddings. This list should be helpful to other people who are planning. You can leave it as a comment on popular wedding blogs, or create a blog post and link to it from your social media accounts. If you publish it as a blog post, include a brief introduction that tells people what they can expect to learn by reading the rest of the post.
Try creating apps for smart phones that help people organize their weddings and save money while they're at it. Your apps should be easy to use, with clear instructions and images where possible. Include a link to your development company's website in the "About" section of the app.
Create a post on Facebook that advertises your wedding planning services, directing people to your website. This post should be as detailed as possible and include information like what services you offer, what they cost and when you are available. Post the link to your blog or website from Facebook so people can learn more about you and read what others have to say about you or your business before they contact you for an estimate.
Make an infographic that details how much money a typical wedding costs in certain cities around the country. Include a graph with prices for the various aspects of wedding planning in each city, as well as some tips on saving money. To make it interesting, include a short sentence or two next to each image that explains what the image is and why that item costs more than it would in other cities.
Create a list of the most common mistakes people make when planning their weddings. Include specific examples, such as "Failing to pick up on the bridal registry" and "Getting married at an inconvenient time". The last point is especially important if you are basing your estimates on actual experiences - don't just say something like 'people often spend this much' but actually quantify it using sources that are applicable to your local population.
Use your skills and experience to create a guidebook or kit of helpful items for people who are planning their wedding. You can make the guidebook as elaborate or simplistic as you wish; something with lots of pictures is better than something that is just a list of items and prices. The kit can include small items like toiletries, boxes of tissues, and other handy things that people may forget to pack for their big day. You can also include gifts such as those for the DJ, photographer, videographer, videography company, limo driver and others. Include a short introduction in the front of the booklet with where you got your ideas from and how useful they are to couples planning their weddings.
The wedding industry is an oversaturated market, which may lead some people to believe that they don't need to advertise or showcase their services or expertise. However, this leads to all kinds of opportunities for people who are looking for a wedding planner near them. When you know what you can do and where you have already done it in the past, your potential clientele will expand immensely. Who knows? You might even turn yourself into a successful businessperson!
Chapter 30: Networking 101
Networking is one of the best ways to earn money while getting involved with your community. It is also a great way to meet new people.
If you have a hobby, a particular skill, or any type of expertise that you would like to share with others, consider setting up a group where people can meet to get together and learn from each other. Just make sure that you are clear about your goals when setting up the group (for example, whether it's for networking or training purposes only) and try to put some effort into organizing the events.
Remember:
Set goals for your networking groups before going ahead and start marketing the event. Let people know why the group is being set up and what its vision is. Make your events fun so people look forward to attending them. Be mindful of people's time when scheduling events so they don't overlap too much.
Conclusion
Thank you for reading "101 Ways To Make Money While Getting Involved In Your Community".
I hope you’ve found the book useful and that my advice on various ways of earning money while getting involved in community has helped.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me via email at troy@masterclassbook.com. I will be happy to help guide you if I can!
Best of luck!
- Dr. Troy Marshall PhD, MBA and CPAE, MCCM, CMCIM, CMATP
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