Business Idea: Starting an Event Planning Business

If you are thinking of starting an event planning business, here are some free articles that can give you more information on how to start this business:

• How to Start an Event Planning Service
• How to Start an Event and Meeting Planning Business
• How to Start an Event Planning Business in Ontario

To increase your attractiveness as an event planner, it is important to get some of the certifications in this field such as:

• International Special Events Society: Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)
• Convention Industry Council: Certified Meeting Professional Program (CMP)
• Connected International Meeting Professionals Association: Certified Global Meeting Planner
• Association of Destination Management Executives: Destination Management Certified Professional

I recommend that you read the following books on how to start your own event planning business:

• How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business
• The Essential Event Planning Kit
• The Business of Event Planning: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Successful Special Events
• Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Your Own Event Planning Business : Your Step by Step Guide to Success (Start Your Own Event Planning)
• Event Planning : The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events