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Hey girls! Another newbie here!!!  My name is Tam, I had a daughter (  and a son (2) and I'm looking at starting up my own business from home. I'm not after earning millions  , I simply want to be able to have an income that will mean that I can stay home with my kids and making our lifestyle a little more comfortable  I am only in the initial stages of looking at starting a party supply business that also extends into kids party entertainment (eg clowns, face painting, balloon twisting etc). I'm really at a loss as to where I start and am hoping that I can gain some valuable info from you all: thumright Hope to speak soon!
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Oh I love party supplies! Welcome to WAHM Network Australia Tam!! Hope you get a lot out of the forums! ETA - Ask LOADs of questions. THis forum is full of amazing women, and they've all started at some point. Don't be afraid to ask!
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Hi Tam and welcome!  Your business sounds like it will be a lot of fun!
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Thanks ladies  . Even though we're in Bunbury, we have a VERY LIMITED range of party supplies and next to no 'party entertainment'. I had to hire an entertainer from Busselton for my daughters birthday! Of the product availabe there is nothing unusual, exciting or enticing. I whinge about the same issue everytime the kids birthday's come around! I was thinking of doing online sales, but would also like to sell locally - something I need to think hard about. Set up costs would be huge in a store, but would also consider selling from the home office(appointment basis/set times perhaps?). Arrrgh! So much to research!
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Hi Tam... Welcome to the forum. You're off to a good start if you've got a business that is in demand without much competition. As you mention... research! make sure you do LOTS of it - and ask lots of questions to people who have been in business (doesn't have to be the same type of business!)
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Hi Tam and Welcome! You've come to a great place here! Looking forward to getting to know more about you and your business. It definitely sounds like lots of fun! Olivia
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Hi Tam, Welcome to the forums Melissa
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Hi Tam, I am sure you will learn lots from this forum. So many people, so many individual experiences and knowledge. Kind Regards, Becky Dollar Saver Coupons
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Welcome Tam
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Welcome aboard Tam Kids parties are big business these days, so I am sure you will do well
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Thank you, everyone. What a friendly bunch you all seem
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Hi Tam and welcome! Looking forward to chatting with you
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Welcome Tam, what a fun business to be 'working' in
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Welcome Tam and hope you gets heaps from this great network of women. All the best with your venture.
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Hi Tam - and welcome to the forums. I'm in the kids party business too. I started my business after searching for original party games for my son's birthday party and it grew from there. There is a lot of ground to cover - i.e. many gaps of demand that need supplying. If you ever need to chat about this specifically, feel free to PM me. Otherwise, this forum is a mine of information about starting and maintaining your own business.
Regards Mary-Lou 
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Thanks so much for the warm welcomes . I'll definitely keep you in mind, Mary-Lou - thanks for the offer 
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