Being an entertainer is kind of fun job. It is easy, because you just need to be able to make other people laugh or interested in your show or performance. In the way to start this kind of job, for private parties, post flyers in community centers, churches, and recreational centers. Place ads in community newspapers. Ask friends and relatives to spread the word. For professional gigs, contact bars, nightclubs, and lounges in your area and ask if they book talent. Seek out facility and booking managers at convention centers and banquet halls; many large hotels also have convention facilities. Send letters and proposals to the marketing and human resources departments of large employers, offering entertainment for office parties, holiday celebrations, and sales campaigns. Prepare videotapes, audiotapes, and other supporting materials as a portfolio of your work. Offer copies of references and testimonials from previous clients. Be prepared to audition for jobs. You can also invite prospective employers to attend a show you give elsewhere; be sure to obtain permission to bring a visitor.
Costs include advertising and promotion. Your contract should specify any setup you expect the client to provide—a stage, a stool or chair, spotlights, and the like. In most cases, you will have to provide your own musical equipment; some locations have amplifiers and speakers, but you can’t count on that—and if the client promises to provide them, you should check out the quality beforehand to make sure it is acceptable. You will probably have to transport equipment to the location.
