Who says you can’t have fun and still make money off it? Such is the case of an Event planner who knows how to have fun. Nigerian is a country that celebrates one thing or the other, no matter the weather or economic status. Form our Owambes, weddings, naming ceremonies, matriculation, induction, graduation, dedication…whew! The list is sooooooo long.
To become an event planner, you need to understand the ropes of the business and know how to solicit the right kind of vendors for particular events. Starting off as an Event planner might be a bit overwhelming especially if you are a novice. To help you tread this path, we’ve listed a few jobs that can get you steps clo0ser to a professional Event Planner and help you learn all that is necessary.
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1. Cooks
Aside from music, the next best thing about a Nigerian party is the food. People go to parties because of the delicacies they’d be eating. People don’t say no to food unless it’s wack. Here is an opportunity to do what you love, get close to an event planner and still make money. If you know you can cook or run services that bring cooks together to prepare meals for events, then this is your calling.
2. Photographers
Photography is another good business to delve into when it comes to event planning. Memories have to be made and smartphones alone cannot do that. Latch unto event planners through this means, so they can keep calling you for other events and referring you to their other colleagues.
3. Videographers
Just like photographers, they create fantastic memories, only this time, their clients can actually re-watch all that took place. In that, is a business for you.
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4. Bloggers
Join the train of bloggers out there, but instead of following the status quo, blog about the events you attended, gain entrance into high profile events and talk about them beautifully. Soon, you will gain recognition in their circle get paid just so that their story can be out there.
5. Ushers
You can organise and provide the services of ushers, cleaners, waiters, etc, for events. As they always come in handy at events.
6. Florist
Don’t let your skills go to waste. Cut nicely placed flowers, lovely paintings and sculptors and rent or sell them to event planners. As an interior decorator or an event decorator, you can contribute greatly to the beautification of an event centre and still make your money.
7. Rental Services
There are big ceremonies that supersede the amount of chair the hall already have, hence the need to get more chairs. Rentals provide services such as chairs, tables, canopies, speakers and what have you. The good thing about this is if your pieces of equipment are good, you get to be called back and referred.
8. Makeup Artist
They are resourceful and are still very much wanted among the female folks. You can render the service for applying bride or celebrants makeup, friends of the celebrant or bride’s maid. You can also throw in ‘Gele tying’ as that is now a thing too.
Which of these jobs is appealing to you? Or are you going straight to be being an Event Planners?
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