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   Hi, I am a brand new member and don`t quiet get this yet. I own the Happy Hostess, I  am a party server at home parties. I am those extra set of hands people need when having a home party. I set up, serve and clean-up while the host is enjoying her guests. When I leave there is nothing to do but keep the party going. Since my business is in the greater mtro Boston area I need some type of PR to keep my name out there. Newspaper ads don`t really work , seeing me at a party gets me 95% of my business. Help!

Hi gube!

Welcome to the forum. I think your business is very original. Do you have a website? Maybe this could help you out.

Hello and Welcome gube!!  I love the concept and as someone that entertains often, I really could use an extra set of hands and totally see the value in your service.  I agree with pcasstle1.  I think a website is a must.

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Hi :-) Welcome to the forums...! Don`t worry about "getting it," there isn`t anything to get. It`s just people who are interested in running or starting their own businesses, talking. Y`know?

To clarify, do you cater food...or are you only there as that extra pair of hands, for serving, cleaning up, cooking or watching timers? And yes, do you have a Web site?

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Hi , no I do not have a website yet..but I`m thinking of getting one.  But how would local people in my area know about it, this is my challenge. Gube

I am just the set of extra hands , no website yet.. but how would local people know about it if I get one? Gube

Ok, I like the auction idea , however I did get involved with one and nothing came about it not even the person who bid on it.. but I`ll try again. Preschoolers sounds Ok .. how do I approach that one? Really its when someone has a party and I am there that someone somes over and takes my card and I get a call from them. Paper ads don`t really do it. Word of mouth is it but I won`t stop trying. Gube

Suppose you were to be talking with a group at a party, 25 years ago. You`d say you were starting a business to be an extra pair of hands. People would be excited, see possibilities, and get involved. They`d ask you for your business card.

Now suppose you were to say, "Gee I don`t have a business card yet, and even if I had one, how would that help me get noticed?"

A Web site is mostly a business card, in a situation like yours. At least to start! Don`t worry about how to get people there...that`ll happen next. The main thing is to advertise your service, and there`s not much better for that than the World Wide Web.