How to figure out prices for events

[Luki Loki]

I have a couple of offers for gigs working as a promotional clown. One for the mall twisting balloons for Back to School Tax Free Weekend. It will be inside in the middle of the halls so in AC but I have to probide the supplies. The other is for the flea market. They are providing supplies such as helium , round balloons and balloons for twisting. I'll be working under a shade tree near the road so folks will see the colors of my clown tent and uniform. I am stumped on what to ask for a fee for either of these since all my clowning has been volunteer under the local clown alley. HELP :?

[Dale]

i think its area dependant as far as how much to charge. i found out how much the best clown in town got paid and worked my way down from that. also my alley helps me with what i should charge because they know the area and how much people are willing to pay.

[saphireSue]

I'll go along with Gabby, depends on the area your in. Some could easily charge anywhere from 100, 150 per hour or a set fee for a set of hours ie 4 hr. I'm in a depressed area, mostly textile type area, small town, I charge $50-75 depends on location, time, etc.

Make sure they give you a certain number of breaks, even in air condition every one needs 10 min. personal breaks.

[Luki Loki]

Thanks for the advice. The city says the economy is good but being on the ecenomically challenged side I have to question that. I don't see as many new cars as beaters around town and there are a lot on less than desireable neighborhoods.

[BIPS]

Another factor you may consider on your quote is location.

For instance, the 2 examples you mentioned are typically in the lower end income, so I would suggest charging a slightly lower rate.

You still want to stay with a reasonable rate, however, because you don't want your services to SEEM cheap. If you tell people my rate is $100 an hr, then they can usually say that you must be good since your rates are higher than, say, the average joe next door...

[Luki Loki]

Put my bid in at the mall which has the overpriced stores in it. Now I hope my inexperience doesn't shoot me in the proverbial tushie. All I will be doing is bending ballooms and cutting up entertaining the kids so I think I will be ok. Got to wait a few days to hear back from their promotions director. Anyone got some spare Red Nose brand sedatives I can borrow in the mean time??

[saphireSue]

Good Luck