Weddings, birthdays and parties take place every day. Your services as a party favors specialist are in demand. Making party favors or favors can be fun, enjoyable, and cost-effective. As a party favor specialist for over ten years, it’s not as hard as you think to get started.
Starting
Do you like going to parties or showers? Are you excited about color schemes? If so, then this business is for you. The main idea in creating a party favor is to keep the occasion in mind. Typically, your client will choose the color scheme they want, but if they ask you to suggest something, consider the occasion, time of day, and season of the year.
The key to a great favor is neatness. No one wants to hand out favors that are messy, falling apart, or just plain dirty. As a favors specialist, your attention to detail is a must. All the favors you create should be very similar to each other. This is the beauty of a memory. They all look alike. You don’t want the guest to fight over which one they want to choose. If they all look the same, that’s an excellent achievement.
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simple starting supplies
The following supply list will help you start doing favors this week! (see 4 simple profitable favors below)
A carbon copy order book
Glue gun: It doesn’t have to be high powered. I bought mine for less than $5 and it still works!
bar glue
Candy – individually wrapped
Tulle
Small rubber bands (preferably black)
You will need a store where you can order your patterned ribbons and tulle in various colors. There are plenty of places online if you don’t know of a provider in your area. Just google: printed ribbons, custom ribbons or keepsake ribbons
How to deal with customers?
Be very specific with customer requests. Ask customers to write their colors, quantity, and all specific names and dates on an order pad. Customers are easily reassured by seeing their own written instructions. Check spelling, date, and any other relevant information. Once the tapes are printed, they cannot be redone without additional expense.
How do I make a price list?
Big question! What’s the point of having a business if it’s not profitable? You have to make a price list and stick to it. The most efficient way to make a price list is to know what your expenses are. As an average rule of thumb, I add between $0.50 and $1.00 to each favor after I’ve calculated the cost of the favor.
Example
favorite lollipop*
Lollipop – $.15 each (wholesale)
Tulle – $.5 each (25 in a pack for $1)
Rubber band $.01 (bulk pack)
Patterned ribbon $.25 each
Total cost to do a lollipop favor: $.46
I would charge at least $0.75 – $1.00 to make a profit and cover labor. Remember to value your time!
*Please note that these prices are based on wholesale quantities and my personal experience. The individual results can change.
How to organize your favourites?
At first, you may only offer a few favors. Organize the ribbons, by color, type and size. Decorate a colored construction paper (the kind kids use for science projects) with the various favors you offer. Place your company name at the top. Glue the actual favors or pictures of the favors to the cardstock using a hot glue gun from your supplies.
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