Up until now I have only really been twisting balloons mostly for my own fun. But have done to odd for friends and family for special occasions & the very odd party.

I had recently done a Halloween party for a local pub, where they where expecting up to 20 kids, and was going to be paid in drinks. In the event 80+ kids turned up and the first pint went untouched until it was all over! Great fun, and went well, and pup owners where very impressed (they have since made up for lack of beer on the day). I also did bundles of models to sell for last Fridays children in need, and got loads of repeat orders for more.

Now:
I have now been asked (from doing the pub job) "we need a balloon modeller for a kiddies party Mark, how much?". I said I would put them in contact with a professional (I was thinking of someone from this site)... his reply was "No Mark. We want you, we love your models, and you have a great personality". I'm pleased he thinks that, but not sure I share his assessment?

1st question has got to be "How much?", at this stage I am assuming it 2-3 hours line type work at a party?. (I am not expecting anyone to say publicly how much they feel I should ask for - but if you could personal message me with vague guidelines, I would be very grateful)

2nd has to be how do I build self confidence? are there any work experience opportunities going? Maybe I really should go to a care and share day? I think I do some nice models, but expect I need to increase the range, and up my speed?

Any helpful advice would be most welcome.


Mark