by David Sorin

Working in event planning might be fun, but that doesn't mean running your event company will be a party. This reference is a comprehensive, practical guide to the essentials of running your business seriously, even if your business is all about having a good time.

Features:

• Business
• Finances
• Planning
• Operations
• Clients
• Employees
• Insurance
• Labor unions
• Trucking
• Accounting
• Legalities
• Ethics

The Special Events Advisor is the only book that offers all the business information creative event professionals need to start an event business and operate it legally, efficiently, and in a totally professional manner.

The Special Events Advisor is an impressive work that should be on every event planner’s bookshelf!

Contents

1. Starting an Event Business
2. Buying an Event Business
3. Partners and Shareholders
4. Financing: Working with Banks and Leasing Companies
5. Planning
6. Operating a Business
7. Client Service
8. Contracts
9. Employee Issues
10. Insurance
11. Labor Unions
12. Landlord-Tenant Concerns
13. Trucking
14. Intellectual Property
15. Accounting
16. Legal Liability
17. Ethics
18. Exit Strategies
19. The Last Word
20. Important Documents Checklist

Appendices
Index

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