Hi From London

Hi!
I'm Benny, based in London. I've been part time for about 3 years now, covering most types of parties, with a gradual increase to the wedding market.

Cheers!
Benny!

Hi and welcome. Whats the name of your disco and do you have a website?

Hi Sandy!
I prefer to remain annon on forums.

Benny!

hi Benny

this is also a place for networking and potential work for all members, seems a little strange that you want to be annon???

One can only assume you have something to hide Benny....mmmmmm

Assume all you like Girl! lol

How many forum members use aliases?

Hi Benny and always good to have new members

How much does the average gig make in London Nowdays then ?

Hi Jay!
This varies - wedding quotes are being won at £390+ depending on time and service required.
Birthday Parties are more fickle, and I struggle to get more than £300.

I provide contract/booking forms and copies of my PLI and PAT certs (basically a booking pack) with SAE. This also allows me to include a small brochure.

I currently do not have any extra services (moodlighting etc), but may consider that this year as it is being requested.

Its mainly down to marketing and aiming at the right market. Good photos are 100% essential here, get a photos of a few good gigs in a nice venue and the photos will sell your service much easier than anything else!

When I do a client meet (pre-booking), I hand over a photo album of past gigs and you can almost hear "I want some of that!".
If a pre-booking meet is not possible, then a password protected online gallery is provided and normally has the same effect.

As with most of us, the main problems are the "how much" brigade. Sending a 4 page email won't be read- they just want to see a (low) price.
I've a fairly good template, that briefly outlines the benefits of booking, and provides a price. If they don't provide much information and no telephone number, I make it clear that the price is an estimate and a quick telephone call will result in a more accurate price.


Benny

nothing wrong with an alias but ive never known of people coming onto a forum and wanting to remain annonomus :S

Hi Benny and welcome; just wondering if you are working in London then what's the Bristol connection?

Hi Andy!
I'm not sure what you mean? I am based and work mainly in London - never been to Bristol!

Benny

So fair enough then....Are you nothing to do with Bristol Karate club then?

Hmm! Not sure what you'r implying!
What do you think the answer is, after re-reading my previous post? :-)

As a clue - I wish I could do Karate!

Oh well looks like my mistake then