I have just got my first couple of decor jobs in    but I have a couple of questions just to make sure I don't misjudge timings etc.

Both jobs are simple inflation jobs of about 100 balloons.  The first is this Saturday and I am then face painting for 2 hours and heading off for a 2 hour twisting party too.  I am guessing it will take me about 30 mins to inflate 50-100 balloons?  Also they are providing the balloons and most have the plastic widgets in them with the ribbon attached - I assume they can be inflated with a standard tilt or push valve?

The other job they want 100 red balloons on sticks on 2 separate days to both advertise a launch of a new shop and then on launch day as a give away.  I really need to speak to the lady to discuss things with her properly as I think helium filled on ribbon would be better for wandering around the town with when publicising the launch as they can carry bunches of balloons on ribbons much more easily than if they were on sticks.  However for the actual launch they have asked if I can come in the day before to inflate them which will be a pain and considering the official opening is not until 11am on the Saturday I personally would prefer to come in on the morning of the launch and I may try to encourage her to go for helium then too as again it will be easier to use as a give away.  Am I right or would I be better off going for the sticks?  Also again how long would you say this should take me to do considering I will not be able to air inflate on my Heidi so will have to use my cool air instead.

Are you providing the helium? With the balloons on sticks you just need air, not helium, so it works out a lot cheaper for you, plus if the client wants them blown up the night before the air filled ones would last a bit better. I suppose it depends on how you've priced it.

Liz