Event and party business ideas
Event businesses work when other people celebrate: weekends, evenings and holidays. Most rent out equipment or time by the date, so knowing what is free on each date and the details of every event is most of the job.
The 4 ideas, most searched first
- Parties and events
Photo booth hire
Start with: a booth, props and a carBooth hire for weddings, birthdays and work parties.
1,100a month search “how to start a photo booth business”
See the idea - Parties and events
Event planning
Start with: a phone and good organisationBirthdays, small weddings and work parties, planned end to end.
600a month search “how to start an event planning business”
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Party rentals
Start with: stock to rent and a vanTables, chairs, tents and decor, delivered for the weekend.
400a month search “party rental business”
See the idea - Parties and events
Bounce house rentals
Start with: an inflatable, a blower and a vanInflatables for birthday parties, delivered and set up.
150a month search “how to start a bounce house business”
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How to choose between them
Expect busy weekends and quiet weekdays. Plan the rest of your week around Saturdays.
Track every item by date. You can only book what is not already out.
Get to know venues and planners. They recommend suppliers again and again.
Questions
- What party business is easiest to start?
- Event planning needs the least equipment. Rentals, booths and inflatables need stock, storage and a vehicle first.
- Do party rental businesses need insurance?
- Most venues ask for liability insurance, and inflatables often have inspection rules. Check before your first booking.
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