Exhibition planning service for organisers

Trade associations, regional business groups, charities and small organisers who run shows but lack a full-time team.

Monthly retainers or fixed fees per event, plus day rates for on-site work. Taking on more events or adding freelancers lets you grow.

• Project management
• Negotiating with venues and suppliers
• Clear communication with many people at once

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and check what the venue and organiser require
• Event health and safety duties, including risk assessments and fire safety, so check who holds responsibility under your contract
• Cash flow, as you may pay suppliers before clients pay you
• Employer's liability insurance if you take on staff, and check how it applies to freelancers

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your equipment, insurance and whether you take on staff. You may also pay suppliers before clients pay you, so plan your cash flow.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £10,000 as an estimate, depending on how many organisers you work for and how much of each event you handle. Check your cash flow, as suppliers may need paying first.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and what the venue and organiser require. Also check event health and safety duties, including risk assessments and fire safety, and who holds responsibility under your contract.