Virtual and hybrid event planner

Companies with remote or multi-site teams, associations, colleges, non-profits and training providers.

A fee per event or a package for a series of sessions, plus an hourly rate for producer or moderator support during live events.

• Comfortable with video and webinar platforms
• Organized, with a checklist mindset
• Clear communicator who can coach speakers
• Quick problem-solving during live sessions

• Commercial general liability insurance, and ask your insurer whether professional liability (errors and omissions) cover makes sense
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and check how tax applies to clients in other provinces
• Privacy rules when handling attendee data, so check federal and provincial requirements and platform terms
• Technical failures during live events, so have backup plans and a rehearsal in your contract and process
• Quebec clients may expect French-language service and materials

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on the platforms and equipment you choose. You can serve clients in any province from home, so premises are not needed.

Check whether commercial general liability and professional liability insurance make sense, and GST/HST registration once past the small supplier threshold, including how tax applies across provinces. Also check privacy rules for attendee data, and note that Quebec clients may expect French-language service.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many events you run and your pricing. Plan for technical failures during live events by building backup plans and rehearsals into your process.