Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Some people have a special ability to plan parties — whether they be weddings, large corporate events or smaller gatherings. If you have ...

This excerpt is part of Entrepreneur.com’s Second-Quarter Startup Kit which explores the fundamentals of starting up in a wide range of industries. In Start Your Own Event Planning Business, the staff ...

The gig: Tony Schubert, 44, owns Event Eleven, an event production company he founded in 2001. Schubert’s company produces large-scale events, including designer fashion shows, blockbuster film ...