Get Paid For The Events You Already Plan
You're already
the event planner.
Now get paid for it.
Birthdays, baby showers, the church function, the year-end at work. You already do the planning. This is the step-by-step system to start charging for it.
Somehow it always
lands on you.
- 01You find the venue and phone around for prices.
- 02You sort the caterer, the decor and the cake.
- 03You make a small budget stretch further than anyone thought it could.
And all you get is, "Shame, you're so good at this."
charge?"
And you have no idea what to say. No prices. No contract. Nothing to send.
You already have the skill. What's missing is the business side: pricing, proposals, contracts, and a way to find clients beyond your own family. That's exactly what this kit gives you.
Not just a book.
A complete toolkit.
Every file is ready to use. Fill in your details and send it out this week.
50-page Career Guide
15 chapters on how event planning works in South Africa, from registering your business to finding clients.
First Client Proposal
A 4-page proposal with scope, investment breakdown, payment terms, cancellation policy and signature block already written.
30-Day Action Plan
One clear task a day, from choosing your business name on Day 1 to going after your first paying client.
Client Scripts Pack
Word-for-word scripts for the first call, the WhatsApp enquiry, the price objection, the close and the follow-up.
Starter Contract Pack
SA client agreement (including load shedding and force majeure), supplier agreement and photo/video consent form.
WhatsApp Business Setup
Set up in 30 minutes, with a greeting, away message and quick replies for packages and enquiries.
Social Media Launch Kit
30 ready-to-post captions with hashtags and image ideas, one for every day of your first month.
Top 10 Artists Directory
Big M's bookable singers, dancers and MCs, at planner rates. Book them for your clients and earn a commission.
Event Budget Tracker
Track client budgets, compare vendor quotes side by side and see your profit on every event. Opens free in Google Sheets.
Your event,
in your pocket.
The free Big M planning dashboard tracks budget, vendors, tasks, clients and entertainment in real time, from any phone. Run the event day without a pile of papers.
Plus a Welcome Guide PDF and a video tutorial that walks you through every file.
Fifteen chapters.
Written for South Africa.
Fifty years of South African events.
Now in your hands.
Big M Productions has spent more than five decades producing stage shows, corporate events, weddings, TV and film across South Africa. This guide is that experience, written down for you.
The Influential Awards
South Africa's Top 100 Influential Men and Women, honoured in one glittering night. The 2026 ceremony filled the Bullion Room at Gold Reef City with more than 500 guests.
BollywoodLady K · Rajiv Mothie · Michael Johnathan · Afrofusion
MJ Goes Bollywood
Big M's signature live production, bringing Lady K, Rajiv Mothie, Michael Johnathan and the Afrofusion DreamTeam together on one stage.
Rising Sun Lenasia
Front page and a full photo spread, 18 August 2026, covering the Top 100 Influential Awards produced by Big M Productions.
"Every year the Influential Awards reminds us how much talent and leadership exists."
The team that produces these nights wrote your guide. Your Top 10 Artists Directory gives you planner rates on Big M performers, so you can book them for your own clients.
Get the Guide ·One paid event
covers it many times over.
Typical planning fees in South Africa, from Chapter 1 of the guide.
Once-off · instant download
- 50-page Career Guide, 15 chapters
- 8 done-for-you business tools
- Event Budget Tracker
- Big M online planning app
- Welcome guide + video tutorial
Add the kits.
Say yes to every booking.
The guide teaches you the business. Each kit is a ready-made planning system for one type of event, with the trackers, checklists and templates you'd use for a paying client. Add the ones you'll be hired for.
Wedding Planning Kit
- 7-sheet budget tracker with vendor comparison
- Guest list for up to 150, seating chart and run of show
- 12-month planning timeline
Corporate Event Kit
- Corporate event brief template with sign-off
- Vendor quotes, budgets and delegate planning
- Built for PAs, HR and office managers
Birthday Planning Kit
- 5-sheet birthday budget tracker
- Food and drinks calculator for your exact guest count
- 8-week planning checklist
Baby Shower Kit
- 6-sheet tracker with RSVPs and gift registry
- 10 shower games with full instructions
- Newborn essentials checklist with SA prices
Kids Party Kit
- Cost-per-child budget tracker
- Food-per-child quantity calculator
- Game scripts you run yourself, no entertainer needed
The Complete
Big M Event Suite.
Everything on this page, in one download.
Get the Complete Suite · R997 →"I was a bit sceptical at first, thinking the downloads would be another 'too good to be true' situation. I am very happy with the guidance and support offered in this package. Highly recommend."Mianke de Bruyn · Verified purchaser
"Just received my template kit – it is amazing. WOW"Lethea L. · Verified purchaser
Built for the one
everyone calls.
Yes, if…
- You already plan events for family, church, school or work.
- You want extra income without quitting your job tomorrow.
- You have no idea what to charge or how to quote.
- You want clients beyond your own circle.
Not for you if…
- You want a get-rich-quick scheme. This takes real work.
- You won't follow the 30-day plan. The system only works if you use it.
Do I need a qualification or experience?
No. If you already help with family or community events, you have the practical experience. The guide covers the business side: pricing, contracts and finding clients.
How do I receive it?
Straight after checkout you'll get a Google Drive link by email. Open the Welcome Guide first, then start Day 1 of the 30-day plan.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Everything opens on a phone, and the planning app works in your browser on any device.
Who is Big M Productions?
A South African events and entertainment company with over 50 years in stage productions, corporate events and weddings. The guide is built from that experience, for South African clients, venues and prices.
Do what you already do.
Get paid for it.
The guide, the tools and the plan, for less than the cost of one party's cake.
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