Volunteering and Donating to Charity

Volunteering and Donating to Charity Even if you’re not getting actual money for a show, make sure you get paid SOMETHING. Working for free is good exposure, but a man can DIE from exposure! – the late Harry Albacker Why Volunteer? Don Dixon on Business...

Vending Balloons

Vending Balloons In most areas, if you are going to charge per balloon you must have a vendors license or permit. – Unknown Vending Balloons Vending Balloons at Fairs Note: Some of the following comments include amounts of money in the imaginary unit called...

Contracts for Balloon Professionals

Contracts for Balloon Professionals The Importance of Contracts in Balloon Decor Business Whether you’re just starting your balloon decor business or looking to strengthen your existing operation, there’s one element you can’t afford to overlook: a...

Books, Magazines, Videos, and Other Resources

Books, Magazines, Videos, and Other Resources Balloon Books and Booklets A Word of Encouragement to Would-be Authors Balloon Videos A Word of Encouragement to Would-be Video Stars Magazines and Newsletters CD ROM’s Balloon Books and Booklets, listed by author...

The History of Balloons

The History of Balloons “Papa,” said Jack, “can’t you make me a balloon with this piece of whale entrail?” – Johann David Wyss, Swiss Family Robinson (1813) There seems to be more information about the history of balloon sculpting...