Tess,

Thanks for the input, and to answer your question...no I did not plan on conquering the world all at once. More asking which seemed more "do-able" for a beginner.

I am leaning towards the Event Planning because...who doesn't want to plan a party? Baby showers, bridal showers, weddings, business parties (holidays are lots of fun and can be busy). I was thinking of offering a discount for "reserving" my planning services ahead of time, say like an early bird special for those who want a business christmas party planned. I think parties would be my "spot", although I do like events that require fundraising also. I did some fundraising for my cousin when he was hospitalized last spring after he was in a car accident (head trauma) he is 16. It was pretty scary for my cousin (his mom) so I offered to be the "liason" between them and the friends and family all over the US. I started a quick website on freewebs.com and got a $1.99 domain. We had a "friends of Nick" map going and I would call or stop by and get daily/bi-daily updates. We sold silicone bracelets to raise money for the medical costs (parents weren't working) and had a bank account opened in their name. We raised over $7,000 dollars.

So I guess, to answer your inquiry about how people could do event planning virtually, it really depends on the event, and how good you are at researching and getting people to work for you (instead of having to go to an event location, get pictures and room layouts). If the client required "at event" planning/management or onsite viewing they would be responsible for the cost of my travel (by cheap but reasonable means of course). I guess an event can be as general as you want it to be.

I am still doing research on Event planning to be sure exactly what I want to offer.

As for the insurance question, my understanding is that anyone can represent anyone else with regards to health related bills, all that is required by HIPAA is that they be granted permission to represent that individual for a specific reason (say a certain date of service) or generally (for any Date of service). It would be an easy form to have a lawyer create.


~Brandy