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Start a Children’s Party Entertainment Business (UK): Complete Equipment Starter Kit 2026
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items I run real children’s events and parties and this is the exact equipment that makes the difference between looking like a hobbyist and a professional entertainer. This list focuses on reliable, affordable gear that pays for itself quickly and avoids ...
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Equiptment: PA/DJ, lights, Camera, Action! And everything else from laundry bags (there is a reason!) to boxes.
Insurances, CRM (customer/booking systems) and Marketing
Equiptment: PA/DJ, lights, Camera, Action! And everything else from laundry bags (there is a reason!) to boxes.
I made some costly mistakes when I first started my childrens party business! Spending £100s on speakers I didn't use! The wrong mics for what I needed. Games that didn't go down as well as I thought and lots more teething problems that could have be...
There are a range of different options! But the biggest thing to consider is your personal situation and parties you will attend. This was my second purchase (after my costly big ‘’powered speakers'' I brought in error) The Ibiza PA system I purchase...
Ibiza PA Systems - Musical Instruments & DJ
If you are planning to run a disco style party as part of a kids party package offering, then an all in one light bar is what you need! Kids love lights! and unless you are planning on doing a full DJ set up for a party where you are DJing for 3-4 ho...
BeamZ PartyBar2 Disco Light Bar w/ Tripod
If you are going to start a mascot company, your next question is always ‘’How do I store and transport the mascots'' these bags are perfect! The fit some of the biggest mascots we have. keeping them hidden and out of view when you arrive at a party ...
XXL 2Pcs Storage Bag 110x140cm Drawstring
This speaks for itself! but, is normally overlooked. Don't assume that your customer will place you near power. Sometimes you may be away from the closes plug and need to ‘’safely'' run an extention lead.
13amp Heavy Duty leads
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IF you end up running a lead for power reasons. You need to make sure that you are not creating a trip hazard!
Rubber Cable Protector
Cables? Games? Prizes? Outfits? Magic Tricks? You will have lots of things to travel with when it comes to hosting childrens parties. Heavy duty storage boxes (not the flimsy clear ones from B&M!) come into there own. They are tough, and deal wit...
Plastic Storage Trunks With Wheels
Now, this depends on what you are doing, but! these are great for when you are hosting a themed party. Brilliant for a backdrop that you can dart behind for a quick drink of water, or to grab some equiptment you want to keep out of sight. They pack d...
Backdrop Stand For Parties
We got one of these for a cost effective and easier way to lable games/boxes/equiptment etc. Super easy to use. Please note they print in black and white as they are a thermal printer! No ink needed at all, just the termal style stickers. You can mak...
MUNBYN® USB/Wireless Thermal Label Printers
Another great, even more portable option! At a perfect price for start ups!
Karaoke Speaker with Dual Microphones Black
What are games without PRIZES!!! 🤩 This site is ridiculously cheap! They have a spin off "wholesale" site which we always use to stock up them giveawag goodies.
Kids Cheap Toys, Crafts & Activities | Up To 80% OFF High Street Prices
Insurances, CRM (customer/booking systems) and Marketing
Like any business you enter you always need to be legal, safe and protected! You also will have to manage customers & bookings! Not only for the customers benefit of getting a speedy response. But, for your own sanity and reassurance.
For any business I have started, Simply business are always my first stop for insurance! No matter what field you enter! The are affordable, no jargon and great to deal with!
Simply Business: The only insurance you will need!
Hello Print have never let me down! I've used them for flyers, business cards, roller banners and more. They have super helpful guides and pre-formatted templates to make designing a doodle! They even have an option for a specialist to check the artw...
HelloPrint: From flyers to roller banners
Great for building your party business website! Easy to use web builder, cheaper domain name options, and lots of tools to give you the options you want, like building packages, PayPal "pay buttons" etc.
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