Children's Parties/Girls Pamper Parties

kingfisherblue

Our disabled kids group has hired entertainers for parties before now. We pay for the hal, decorations, prizes, goody bags and refreshments. The entertainers tend to have 2-4 adults. They arrange games, organise dancing, etc and sometimes there is an adult at one side, face painting the children in turn. It does mean that each child misses out on one game, but they don't seem to mind.


I think we could pay extra for goody bags but we found it more appropriate to sort ourselves, as ordinary goody bags are not always suitable for some of our children.


If you do decide to have premises, I think it would be a high cost initially. Maybe you could sublet if your lease allows (for daytime groups such as over 60s, adult education, etc). Or you could offer your services to adult groups and toddler groups during the day. You could offer a discounted price for weekday mornings to obtain a bit more business, but this will could a reduction in profits. As others have said, hiring a room (if the party givers don't hire it themselves) would be cheaper. The local community centre charges £40 for the sports hall and kitchen for a three hour party in my area. The council sports centre charges about £50 for the afternoon and has no kitchen facilities.


You need to do your research - what is already available? How is your business different and more appealing? Do you need your own premises? Are there any suitable halls nearby that would be available? Can you travel? (Our party providers don't live locally, I think they travel about 20 miles or so, but there isn't anything like them near where we live, and we do pay a decent amount for their services).


Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

pinknfluffy28

I am a qualified, self employed beauty & holistic therapist. One of the services I offer is pamper parties, with various treatments and prices.

These can be very popular (I tend to do 1-2 childrens pamper parties a month), however, they are not always profitable.

I travel to the client/hosts house, and usually have between 4-8 girls, of ages from 4-12 years. I do a basic file & polish, glitter tattoos, and a group activity where they make their own natural face masks.

I charge £10 per child (£12 with goody bag). After much research, I found this to be the going rate for my area, and the maximum that people are willing to pay.

I am usually there for 2-3 hours, and after taking petrol costs, and products used, into account, I often dont meet minimum wage! And thats without taking into consideration yearly insurance costs, national insurance etc! But I continue you do them, beacause I enjoy them, and because I am getting a lot of recommendations from them which often results in parents etc becoming regular clients for my beauty & holistic treatments.

I would advise that you spend a lot of time doing market research. It is just an extension of my business, so I am ok with what I earn, but I could not survive on parties alone.

You need to be sure there is a market for it, and that you will beable to charge enough to cover insurance, products, fuel, other outgoings etc. I am guessing you probably wouldnt be able to go straight for renting a room/building. These type of things are usually held at the clients home, or a venue of their choosing.

Oh, and I also no longer advertise adult pamper parties - they really were just too much hassle, and for not enough money!!! I have done one adult spray tan / manicure party this year - for an existing clients hen do. I worked 4 hours, and earnt £22 grrr.

Also make sure you shop around for insurance, make sure they will cover you to offer your treatments on children, and check the small print as you will usually need signed parental consent for each child, especially for make up.

And finally, make sure you are committed, and that you have some funds behind you. It will take time to build your business, and there will undoubtedly be quiet spells. You need to be very strict with your saving/spending, to cover the hard times. I have been up & running 18 months now, and some weeks I still only have 2-3 clients, where as others I am almost fully booked!

But it is worth it, as word of mouth spreads, your reputation will grow, and clients will come!

Good luck with your new venture x

Charityworker

Thanks for all your replies. Sorry I haven't replied for a while. I have been viewing premises and researching the possibility of doing this.