Nightclub consulting and self learning resource

Since 1994, nightclubbiz.com makes getting direct help for new startups and current operators fast, none complicated, and cost-effective. While 80% of our clients are U.S. based, we've worked with venue operators in Canada, Australia, the UK, Greece, Russia, Cyprus, Barbados, Holland, Kuwait, Quatar, and more.

Nightclub consulting: Consultations are conducted by phone and exceptionally helpful in providing solid answers to questions /problems as they relate to a "specific" new startup or current operation. Almost 10,000 nightclub consultations have been conducted to date (starting in 1994).

The 22,000 page nightclub knowledge base: Nightclubbiz.com encompasses the largest self-study knowledge base in the world. Packed with a searchable 22,000 documents, the knowledge base dives in depth into everything from conceptualization, to market research, investor issues, business planning, and endless articles on the day-to-day operation, and much more. A one-year membership to the online knowledge base is included with all consulting packages.

Try a live consultation with nightclubbiz.com

Here's what you get:

• A 60-minute power consultation, live with D. Hollingworth (Site operator)
• Save weeks in wading through a sea of confusing info regarding a nightclub investment --Get the RIGHT answers right now..
• Now approaching 10,000 general consultations for new startups and current operations since 1994
• The accumulated experience of working with 330 unique nightclub operations, managers, investors, and operators since 1994
• Help and insight based on REAL hands on operations
• Opening your mind to ideas, possibilities, and approaches you did not previously consider
• Ability to grasp your unique set of circumstances quickly / early in the consult
• Advanced knowledge of today's sophisticated, higher profit consumer --No 1980's /90's philosophy here!
• No canned or pre-scripted answers, solutions, or advice
• Arming new and current entertainment operators with the knowledge they need to succeed
• 1-year access to the 22,000 page nightclub knowledge base -A complete self study operations course (access by Username and Password)
• The nightclub knowledge based encompasses 1000's or articles, guides, discussions, and topics on every aspect of this business
• $69.95

We sort through the following issues with new startups 11-hours a day, 7-days a week

• I'm considering a nightclub investment -Help me decide if this is right for me
• I'm ready to open a nightclub -Where do I start?
• I have an idea for a nightclub -do you think this will work?
• How do I determine what venue will work best in my marketplace?
• I don't know how to compose an executive summary for investors
• How do I approach investors?
• The marketing research or how to correctly interpret it has me stumped -help!
• I have this convoluted arrangement with multiple operating partners -help!
• I have X population and can't determine the capacity of room I'll require
• I found a GREAT deal on a space.. They want me to sign a lease -should I sign?
• How much will it cost to do X type of nightclub in Y size of space?
• Can you look at my executive summary presentation?
• Can you go over my presentation with me on the phone?
• My investor/s want to be 'active' operating partners -help!
• The sound and lighting salesmen is pitching me on $$$$$ worth of gear -help!
• How do I implement a liquor inventory system that actually works?
• How do I setup cash systems that are not wide open to theft?
• How do I market and promote my club? I have a choice of 1-million expert promoters -Help!
• How do determine music format, or should I simply let DJ whoever make that call?
• How do I tally and balance thousands in cash and credit cards across several tills nightly?
• Everybody I talk to claims to a DJ or expert nightclub manager -Arrrgh!!! How do I qualify these people?
• From friends to family, everyone's offering expert advice on my new nightclub -It's so desensitizing!
• How do I maintain "Positive" control over my nightclub? So many owners seem to completely lose control!
• I'm almost ready to move with this venture… But something here still doesn't feel right -Help!
• Purchase a consult now

Most common issues discussed with existing nightclub operations:

• My traffic and profits have gone for a complete dump -HELP!
• I've spent oodles of $$$ on DJ's, promoters, contests, and media -I'm still empty and going broke too!!
• I have a beautiful nightclub ..Great staff.. Stable environment.. Yet no one shows up!
• No one shows up until 12:00 or later… How do I build a following before this point?
• There are always more males that females here -The room is developing a reputation as a sausage fest -HELP!
• My security staff have pissed off one too many people -Public perception =Gone for a dump
• The music does not feel right for this venue… I know little about DJ's and Music.. How do I take control?
• My operating costs are WAY higher than they should be… Where the hell is all my money going!?
• Tills never balance… Either they're way short or WAY over! How can this be?
• How much comping customers is appropriate? I think my bar staff are giving far too much away!
• We've had one too many fights -now local law enforcement is all over us
• The city or liquor authority is now attempting to revoke our permit -help!
• Drug activity is out of control here -law enforcement and or city is ready to close us down
• Great… I think my staff may be involved in illicit activities with customers
• No matter what, Underage Issues/ Problems continue to menace my operation.
• I'm down to one night a week of decent business -all else is a wash
• I get good traffic, but the party never seems to get off the ground
• I have good volume traffic, but resulting revenue is terrible
• Purchase a consult now
  

Why not just create an FAQ that encompasses the above questions!?

That would suggest we offer a one-fits-all generalized approach to all contingencies that arise in an entertainment operation. There's no such thing as the 'Silver Bullet' idea, concept, theme, promotion, music style, or solution that will work wonders for ANY nightclub, in ANY market, for ANY problem.

Our suggestions, guidance, and insight is focused 100% on YOUR specific situation and the variables UNIQUE to it. What may prove successful in one market does not necessarily mean it will do wonders for yours and vica versa. We actually understand that!

Do you offer consulting on a longer term?

Yes but let's keep it simple for the moment. Try the $69.95 introductory consultation and lets see where it goes from here. Chances are it will be the most enlightening 60 or so minutes you'll ever spend. As of this point, if you believe nightclubbiz.com would be a good fit with your new startup or existing operation, we'll discuss the scope of our ongoing participation in your project. As always, our services guarantee a price to performance ratio that is unsurpassed, as well as a fee structure that fits into 'most budgets