How to Start a Holiday Decorating Business
Make Extra Money During the Holidays by Starting a Small Business
Nov 14, 2009
Many people wish that they could decorate their houses for the holidays but they don’t have the time or patience to do it themselves. Someone with a gift for creativity and a little electrical know-how could turn this problem into extra income during the holidays by starting a holiday decorating business.
Passion for Decorating for the Holidays
Some people enjoy pulling out their holiday decorations and putting them up, and they constantly receive compliments from friends and neighbors regarding their decorations. Someone who is looking to start their own small business, has a passion for crafts and holiday decorating and wants to earn extra money should look into starting a holiday decorating business. This is the perfect business for a stay at home mom looking for a creative outlet or someone who is looking for a part-time, seasonal job.
Pros and Cons of a Holiday Decorating Business
There are many positive features of starting a holiday decorating business. The start up costs are extremely low, one can get clients through word of mouth, there isn’t any specialized training needed and it provides extra money during the holidays. The down sides of this business are that one still has to work hard at getting clients, will need a second job when it isn’t the holiday season and may have to climb ladders to get to roof tops and high trees if offering outside decorating services. A successful home decorating business can be started by someone who is persistent and passionate.
Advertising Options for a Small Business
It’s not smart or productive to put a lot of money into advertising for a small, seasonal business. This business requires word of mouth advertising and possibly internet marketing. To start, decorate friends and family member’s houses for free or a low price to build up a portfolio. Make a scrapbook with pictures from these projects to show to potential clients. Ask friends and family members to talk up the business to other friends and coworkers. Give them pictures, so they can show others when they mention the business.
Someone attempting to start a holiday decorating business should decorate her own house and invite over potential customers. Have a potluck, invite friends over for cocktails and invite in parents when they drop off their children for play dates. Host a holiday party and ask each of your friends to bring someone else. Pass out inexpensive business cards made at home with a printer and computer.
If someone is internet savvy or knows someone with a lot of knowledge about the internet, it would be wise to consider making a website including basic contact information, pricing and pictures. Another option is to start a blog which can be done with a day’s worth of research and hard work. Post pictures of projects as they’re completed, so potential customers can get ideas.
To start a holiday decorating business, someone should be creative, understand the pros and cons and advertise without spending a lot of money.
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