The Business Card Rack

Are they all legitimate businesses?

Visit a venue, and you might find a rack of business cards and brochures offering products and services to help with your event. Unfortunately, those business cards and advertisements may not be from legitimate companies.

Anyone can print a business card, and many are ‘testing’ the waters. Usually, these are the hobbyists hoping to discover a demand for their product or service before they risk investing in turning their hobby into a legitimate business. The unsuspecting manager at the venue may never ask them to prove their legitimacy.

What does this mean for you? First off, they will not have any liability insurance that places you at risk. Professional balloon decorators, for instance, use many types of frames. We often need to attach decor to ceilings or walls. Ensuring the safety of your guests and the integrity of the venue is very important, and we take it seriously. Buying from a hobbyist means you will be responsible for the liability of their work. Are you willing to take that chance?

In Florida, The Division of Corporations makes it easy to validate the legitimacy of a company through the use of a search engine. If you cannot find the business, ask them how they’re registered.

Other indicators of a legitimate business are companies that are members of their local have a Google Business listing, transacted business with more substantial companies such as a mall or corporation. Still, it is good to ask for proof of their liability insurance as policies can lapse.

In the balloon decorating industry, a professional balloon decorator has moved past the hobbyist stage and invested in training, equipment, and networks with other professionals in their industry. Networking groups are invaluable and provide insight into trending products, examples of creations as ideas others are using, and guidance if, for any reason, we have concerns or questions.

At Balloon Excitement LLC, we care about the quality of our work, the safety of our clients, and providing you with the best possible experience. We value your trust.

Balloon Excitement is a proud member of the Qualatex Balloon Network. We are also ‘badged’ for FL public school property (Level II background screening cleared).