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Halloween for Adults: The 80s Costume Party
We all remember the fun and carefree 80’s. This was the era when all the trends revolved around Michael Jackson, Madonna, Flash Dance, Miami Vice and Punk Rock. For an 80’s-inspired costume party, couples may be instructed to dress in the style that made the 80’s popular, namely: bright-colored tights; padded blouses and vests; acid wash denim, hairspray-laden punk hairstyles; funky hats and big sunglasses.
Invitations may be given out a few weeks to a month before the party, to give families time to prepare their costumes. A disco dance floor may be prepared, complete with spotlights for that “Flash Dance” feel of your 80’s party.
Food and drinks will be served prom-style, in a long buffet table adorned with centerpieces that represent the 80’s, such as multicolored Rubix cubes or a lady’s bust draped with punk implements (scarves, beach glasses, geometrical earrings). Finger foods are a must! The usual fried chicken and pasta should be available in easy-to-hold plastic plates because people will be dancing to 80’s music.
Couples who bring kids may let the children stay inside a playpen with a designated adult watcher while they spin the night away on the dance floor. Here, the kids can get in the groove of the 80’s party by creating paper crafts like paper sunglasses and personalized funky hats for their parents.
This is the time to prepare for an 80s inspired costume party for adults to attend during Halloween. If the preparations get to you and no funds are avaliable at the moment for you to spend on decorations and preparations, there is always a first cash advance option that you can avail off to fund your party needs. Apply for a small business loan early to have a really fabulous Halloween.
Not Just Any Show Car: Party Planner Automobile Investment
Working under the message of the old adage “Look like a Success to be One”, I think a car for a party planning entrepreneur is mandatory. Besides the “for shows” value of owning a car, driving around to do the errands involved in planning a party is easier than taking a cab, which could take several minutes to hours to arrive, or a bus.
But which brand of car to buy? There are around hundreds of car models to choose from and so there has to be a criteria for selecting a good car model. One can choose a model based on personal style and preference, or maybe based on functionality and gas saving capability (more miles, less gas). Opinions vary and conducting a survey among friends and relatives will tell us that their recommendations are also based on personal bias and experience.
Besides the basic car care and maintenance, you can also install a GPS to further increase your car’s functionality. Particularly useful for deliveries, a portable GPS system may also be used to track a party car even in remote locations.
One great way of deciding which type of car to buy is the ease of insurance. A list on a car insurance quotes website showed me that there are some not too expensive cars that look really good to insurance providers. Some cars are less costly to repair than others and so, insurance companies really love some car types more than others. Some cars that are easy to get insurance for (in the USA) include Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Montana, Saturn L Series Wagon and Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Party Entrepreneur Investment: Dreaming of SUVs?
A party planning start up company could get really lucrative as The Season starts to roll in. As early as September, the requests for party help may come in. Hence, the peak time for car buying among party entrepreneurs must be January or February. Just in time for those Valentines dances, spring party errands and summer time outings.
On with the car investments issue among starting party planners, i keep thinking about the “do-all” car, which will be big enough to accommodate deliveries, but trendy enough to turn heads during a bidding session. The first car that comes to mind when we think of the 3 F’s (fashion, function and flair) is an SUV.
An article at the Car Insurance Quotes website delineates the pros and cons of purchasing an SUV, in terms of insurance value. In a nutshell, we discover that it has a high insurance premium, for the reason that it causes more damage on the other vehicle in collissions. It still remains the best family car type, and if you’re down on funds, you can even rent it out for some friends’ group outings.
Of course, if you don’t mind bulky (and I mean bulky) and heavy, an SUV could be the Car for you.
Some Lessons in Business and Manpower Management
While it is true that a party planner can be just your ordinary woman by day, doing shopping, browsing the wares like any regular girl, in her business, she is queen. More than a ruler, she is the driving force that anchors her team and keeps everyone moving. She oils the machine, fires up the engines, inspires her employees and with a gentle hand, helps everyone who needs some guidance.
A party planner won’t quit in the midst of chaos. She will not balk at challenges and when trouble ensues, she is stoic and reserved, as if everything is under control. And, to any onlooker, things are ALL under control with her in charge. This is how she gets her clients’ trust. Her attitude of being on top of things will calm the most frantic client, and even the most hysterical mother-of-the-bride.
Anyone who is driven can lead a team, and while a background in management will help a lot, most of the leadership potential and skills come from actual experience. Longevity in this business of people management means being able to make things happen. There’s a wall that has to be scaled, and the leader of the pack (you) must be the first to try. Thinking out of the box, listening to clients’ needs, thinking 3 steps ahead of everyone can be tiring, but those who are driven will always find a way. Always.
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