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How to start a speed dating business/Events Business","We are experts in running successful speed dating events as well as general social/activity events. If you are looking to start a speed dating business or a general events business, Why do it alone, when we can work together and you can leverage our years of experience in the industry? This will be your own business, with your own website, but you will not have to start from scratch! We are not going to hand you an events dating kit and say "good luck." We will be their every step of the way. If you succeed, we succeed. Lets do this together!
The following pertains to hosting events outside of New York City and Long Island.
If you are looking for information on hosting events within Long Island and NYC click here.
Are you ready to be a star in your community and start spreading the love and
make a few bucks as well?
The Opportunity
Run your own business!, but not be in business
by yourself.
Host your own speed dating and singles events
and keep 65-80% of the event sales.
(You pay your own expenses, but we teach you how)
Expand your social circle, make new friends
and cross promote your other businesses (if you have one)!
Make a difference in people's lives.
What we give you
Training/Coaching- Full training via phone and email will be provided
on an ongoing basis. This will include assistance with advisement with
regard to marketing, facilitating events, customer service, venue selection and
other duties related to organizing and conducting events. We will teach
you step by step how to run your own successful events.
Website
& Domain- You will be provided
with your own domain name, website and robust back end administrative system
software (used for building events) Speed
Dating module is also included.
Website
Hosting
- We will be hosting the website
Search
Engine Optimization. The website will its own domain name, but you will benefit with "link juice" from our Parent Websites.
Be your own boss
This will be your own small
business and we will be your coach on an ongoing basis. You will have the advantage of leveraging our proven system of running
successful events. If you have another business (e.g. Real Estate,
Financial Advisor, Life Coach), the events will also be an ideal way for you to
cross promote your existing service in a non-salesy way.
As the event organizer, you automatically have social proof and will begin to develop a rapport with attendees who may come back on a continuous basis.
Licensing
We have spent thousands of
dollars over the past 15 years with custom development of the website and back
end software systems.
The initial cost to become a licensee/mentee is $700-$1500 and you will keep
65%-80% of the event sales.
Other expenses
- Starter Kit- You will need a starter kit that
includes letter holders, stopwatch, portable address system, business cards,
name tags. We would guide you
on where to get these items in the most cost effective manner.
What you need
High
Speed Internet Access (that means no dial up)
Microsoft
Word and Excel
A
printer (preferably a laser, but an ink jet will also do)
Your
own car and a valid drivers license/insurance
Your
own cell phone
A
credit card
The
type of person we want
Someone
who is self motivated and is looking to take ownership of a small
territory.
Presentable. You need to have a good sense of style and make a nice appearance.
Personable. People are nervous when coming to a singles event and part of your
responsibilities would be to make them feel welcome.
Someone
who is able to think on their feet and think outside the box when
necessary. When you deal with
the public, you never know what can happen.
Must
be computer savvy, a self starter and interested in learning about Social
Media.
Financially Responsible- To qualify, all
organizers must have a credit card. This provides us with an
additional check to ensure the organizer is financially responsible.
Organized and pays meticulous attention
to details.
Social Marketing savy- Be active
on Facebook and other social media outlets
to help promote the events.
Some
of your responsibilities
Filling
the room- Running the events is the easy part. One of your main
responsibilities will be to handle the marketing and get participants
to take part in the event. We will help you.
Securing
event venues- The Contractor will identify and secure appropriate
venues. You will follow our proven system to get quality venues.
Answering
and returning phone calls/emails from interested individuals.
Marketing,
advertising and promotion of events. This may include leaving
promotional cards and flyers with local businesses, attending trade
shows, getting lists of local sources that publish singles events.
Organization,
Preparation and facilitation of events by building specific events
online, generating print materials, and running events.
Processing
and sending results of matches to participants within 14 hours of the
event.
Shall
fulfill any other duties reasonably requested by the Company and
agreed to by the Contractor.
Background
Check
A full background
check including searches of driver records (looking for DWIs etc),
criminal records, credit report, civil litigation, rent/prior employer
references and others searches would be conducted. You would also be required to sign a non-compete agreement,
enforceable for 24 months.
Applicants with DWI or criminal convictions will not be considered.
What
to do next?
This is a very exciting opportunity and we want to be your partner in
making this a success. If you would like to proceed in the
application process, the next step is:
1) Email Jay Rosensweig at Info@Weekenddating.com to request an application. Submit the application and resume along with a current photo headshot for consideration.
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