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 Fun
'Event' Invitations
There's nothing like a great
invitation to draw a crowd, and with this event you'll really need a
stunner. Not a problem. Scroll down for examples.
You don't have to hire an event planner,
though if you can swing it, it's a big time saver, giving you more time to
concentrate on other details while they do the licking, stamping, and
mass-mailing (suggested).
Event Planner or no, a great concept and
Invite will get the 'party' going,
making your event a memorable one for all (maybe the whole town or State):
This is your last event and final curtain call, so why not break out the
ribs, give the kids a hay ride, get the band you really wanted (rather than
those losers from your failed wedding), give guests their latest horoscopes,
have miniature pony rides (maybe even small dog rides), install a petting
zoo - anything can go - all on site...
...and all at the same cost of what the
'Home' thought to be the simple, low-cost, no frills ceremony that you so
cleverly negotiated down (in advance).
Regardless of what pre-need package you
may have bought, no one is going to turn away a car full of clowns you
personally ordered in advance, a rock band with a contract from you, or a
crowd full of people streaming through the Gates waving their money and
invitations.
Think outside the box (not the pine one)
and you'll develop a great event concept that fills parking lots with
people. Handle this right, and you may even need valet or shuttle service.
Whether or not they cared (or even knew
you at all), make it a blast, and people will still flock from miles around
for the food and the festivities!
Don't let us stifle your creativity. Anything goes in the end!
Some (especially those less reclusive) may already have the upper hand as
far as attendance goes. For you, it will be easy to tap into those
'networking groups' you've been cultivating all along. Get your list
together and, depending on your situation, think of including business
associates and contacts (even those you haven't yet followed up on), PTA and
school club membership lists (even out of State), the people at your sports
club, seniors' centers (always up for something to do), and any others you
think might enjoy an outing. Even if you haven't been circulating for a
while, many of these groups don't care.
The more you send out, the more money
you end up with.
Think of the Invitees list as a numbers game and money-maker, rather than a
chore (services are expensive).
The more people you attract, the more potential Hay Rides you can sell, the
more you make at the Gate, and the more your event will be talked about long
afterwards.
(If you did before), you will not have to talk with all of your guests for a
change (probably won't be able to), so 10 is just as easy to manage as
1000's.
Do the math.
If the best you can do is simply get 1000 people to call your $3.99/minute
900 number (min 3 minute to catch both the directions and the horoscopes),
we're talking a whopping $11,970.
That kind of money can go towards any
equipment or gear required for your technique, your services, or you might
decide to throw it back into the party.
Upgrades and where the extra cash goes.
Cash isn't everything (yeah, right), but with some to spare, on the way to
your services you could be the one with the 50 limo motorcade (even if
some cars are empty - though we recommend offering rides for a fee), the
upgraded car antenna flags, even silver-plate souvenir shovels,
engraved watches (custom engravery extra), other perks, incentives, and free
gifts.
With some change to blow, on site, you
could be the only plot that lights up at night, has that fancy and talked
about water feature, disco ball, or other eternally eye-catching element.
Speaking of eternity, after the party's
over, realizing that you will be outside (if you chose to remain on the
grounds instead of another disposal method), you might wish you had
considered otherwise - or bought/transported that steel shed that will now
come in handy. Depending on plot size, you might be able to fit a good sized
dog house, tent, or possibly new construction - but it all takes money and
planning ahead.
Are you with us now?
You may now be thinking
"Hey, but where am I supposed to get the cash for all of this and still
have some left for other stuff?" See Financing upgraded Services
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