Children birthday parties are special days, especially for children. If you enjoy children and have a special skill or talent or are just a "kid-at-heart," then this business may be for you. Here are just a few of the types of parties you can offer in this business:

• Character children parties. Make up your own costume and character (don't copy any protected well-known, commercial ones). Your character can sponsor such activities as singing, dancing, balloons, pictures, prizes and a special gift for the birthday boy or girl.
  
• Magic children games for parties. Start with simple tricks and work up to more complicated ones. Teach the children a few simple tricks to do (they love to show their families and friends). Give them each a magic trick gimmick to take home.
  
• Fiesta parties. Have Mexican songs, dances, games, pihatas, etc. Bring a sombrero (Mexican hat) for each child. Teach them some simple Spanish phrases.
  
• Western parties. Have square dances, cowboy hats, and pony rides.
  
• Craft parties. Take several simple crafts appropriate for the season or holiday and have the children choose one or more to make. One woman has Sand Art parties—children love it because each work is different.
  
• Music parties. Have an hour of dancing, singing, or playing simple rhythm instruments. You can even have the children make simple instruments to take home.
  
• Puppet shows. Buy or make your own puppets. Write skits or simple plays. Also have the children make their own simple puppets to take home.
  
• Obstacle courses or Field Day games. Come with your own obstacle course equipment and let the children challenge themselves or one another.

Start-Up Costs And Financing Sources

* $ I00-S500 for advertising, props, supplies, etc.
* Personal savings, Christmas or Vacation clubs (but use for your business. You do not get the highest interest, but it can help discipline you to save).

Pricing Guidelines

$75-$ 100 or more per hour; add extras for craft supplies, materials, and mileage.

Marketing And Advertising Methods And Tips

* Print business cards, flyers, coloring pictures with your name and business number on them.
* Have a business stamp made. Stamp paper bags and hand out to each child at the party for them to carry their prizes, candy, and crafts home.
* Place ads in local publications, especially parenting newspapers and on cable television.
* Hang flyers on grocery store and other community bulletin boards and at party supplies stores.

Essential Equipment

Props, party supplies, your own costume(s).

Recommended Training, Experience, Or Needed Skills

* Work or volunteer in schools or day care centers. Notice the likes and dislikes of different age groups.
* Enroll in college child psychology courses.
* Be flexible—substitute another game if the one you chose does not go over well.

Income Potential

$300 to $600 a week

Type Of Business

Out-of-the-home

Best Customers

Families with children in suburban or affluent neighborhoods, schools, churches, day care centers, intermediate units for physically or mentally challenged children, day camps, company family picnics or banquets, scouting banquets.
Helpful Tips

* Have a signed contract between you and your client as to payment, date, and time of the party. Confirm this information several days in advance.
* Never cancel. Have a stand-by substitute in case of an emergency. No mother wants to have fifteen active children to entertain by herself for three hours!
* Check with your insurance agent and lawyer on your liability needs.
* Have age-appropriate activities.
* Have enough supplies on hand for each child. Always bring extras.
* Volunteer to do family or friends' parties to see how your acts go over.
* Keep up-to-date on what is popular with children of all ages.

Significance Of Children S’ Parties

Children parties’ event planners are very famous for the exceptional planning and programming according to the nature of events. Birthday parties for children are arranged by the event planners to boost up the charms and pleasures in such kids’ parties. You may plan some children games for parties to entertain the children by presenting most amusing games according to the occasional ceremony. This is really entertaining and amusing home-based business to plan the most charming and recreational activities for the children parties with great productivity.