Stand by your phones!

[Vectis]

In "another place" where details of party venues are listed we've noticed a massive surge in hits and enquiries this week - up around 250% on a week ago.

Last year this surge came inbetween Christmas and New Year but this year it's later. Folks are now suddenly out there looking for information on venues, catering and other party services... this should hopefully translate into more enquiries and bookings over the coming few weeks as they get to the bottom of the list (and budget :Censored: ) and look for their evening entertainment.

Just thought I'd share this nugget with the doom-mongers :D

[yourdj]

had the most ever this week.

[Cheesey 1975]

Still quiet for us !!!!

[Dynamic Entertainment]

4 enquiries yesterday :) Makes me a happier bunny.....

[CRAZY K]

In "another place" where details of party venues are listed we've noticed a massive surge in hits and enquiries this week - up around 250% on a week ago.

Last year this surge came inbetween Christmas and New Year but this year it's later. Folks are now suddenly out there looking for information on venues, catering and other party services... this should hopefully translate into more enquiries and bookings over the coming few weeks as they get to the bottom of the list (and budget :Censored: ) and look for their evening entertainment.

Just thought I'd share this nugget with the doom-mongers :D

Good to hear Martin.

Yes its a post Xmas explosion of enquiries and ive lost count now over the last week.:D

However ( as a doom monger realist) I would confirm that people are now booking my top priced show enthusiastically then having second thoughts when asked to supply their full details to draw up the Contract and part with their cash.

One has even said go ahead then promptly sourced an agent who has contacted errr --------me:D

I think ( hopefully wrongly ) once the post Xmas enquiries have come out the woodwork then things will quiten down.

In the meantime fill your boots--I certainly am this week;)

CRAZY K

[sp-entertainment]

i've got another booking for a disco and i've not done any real advertising yet as i'm still doing the finishing touch's to the DJ kit also the band i work with is getting steady work

[rob1963]

had the most ever this week.

Same here.

As far as I can remember, I've never had as many enquiries in a 7 day period as I have in the last 7 days.

They've lead to 3 bookings so far as well...lovely!

:D

[Shaun]

Lots of enquiries, but the conversion rate isn't as high as I'd like.

[pagan_flame]

Nothing. At all. No calls, no emails. Since December. :(

[theoloyla]

Quite a few calls in the last 10 days and several bookings taken as a result.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

first call this year about ten minutes ago for a wedding in the summer. I got a feeling apart from weddings they'll be very few bookings this year :(

[Grahame Case]

got an enquiry for a wedding today - i can't do it, i'm possibly on a big trip around America on the date requested.

[Mission]

My legs are aching and the phones not ringing.

Can I sit down now?

[Vectis]

got an enquiry for a wedding today - i can't do it, i'm possibly on a big trip around America on the date requested.

BUM!



My legs are aching and the phones not ringing.

Can I sit down now?


My ears are hurting and I already took the decision to sit several hours ago :D It's been a good day for business. Maybe some "green shoots" showing?

(ooh... sorry... political satire. Better :zip: there!)

[Rowleys]

well yesterday had 2 call's and booked then within 30 mins of each

going good i think keep then coming and also about 10 min ago a cancel :(

[leighinstoke]

To describe the amount I'm getting like a tap in the kitchen - a good steady drip - not gushing - but slowly filling the sink - just how I like it!

[SC Events]

I'm doing OK I guess,

I have 10 Bookings with paid deposits, which take me as far as the end of June.

Scott.

[Bouncy Dancefloor]

strangely enough, all my enquiries are for the next 3 months only, only got 1 booking beyond end of march, but the ones i have all seem to have slotted in nicely and not turned anything away!

[rob1963]

the ones i have all seem to have slotted in nicely and not turned anything away!

You're lucky, as that NEVER happens with me!

I've had to turn down 4 bookings this week alone due to already being booked on the dates they wanted...and a couple of the dates were 7 or 8 months away!

:bang:

[Bouncy Dancefloor]

i must admit, 2 childrens parties clashed, both of them managed to switch to the sunday where i was available! Result!

[rob1963]

i must admit, 2 childrens parties clashed, both of them managed to switch to the sunday where i was available! Result!

Somehow I can't imagine anyone moving the date of their wedding due to me already being booked though!

[Corabar Steve]

Nothing. At all. No calls, no emails. Since December. :(

Has your website fallen off Google?


I've had to turn away all but one enquiry this week for various reasons from being fully booked to being well out of our area. The enquiries are coming in, it's a shame we can't take any of them!

As always, pointed them in this direction.

[CRAZY K]

You're lucky, as that NEVER happens with me!

I've had to turn down 4 bookings this week alone due to already being booked on the dates they wanted...and a couple of the dates were 7 or 8 months away!

:bang:

Is it time for a second unit on the road Rob;)

I guess these are all prime Wedding dates in the season?

regards,

CRAZY K

[pagan_flame]

Has your website fallen off Google?

Nope, still up there, same as always. I'll re-submit it anyway just to see...

I'm getting enquiries from the day job though, so might end up working Saturdays on that instead for the time being.

[DazzyD]

No enquiries this week due to the fact my phone is broken and it won't be up and running again until tomorrow! :bang:

Let's hope I can get a share of these calls over the weekend! ;)

[rob1963]

Is it time for a second unit on the road Rob;)

No!

Things aren't ALWAYS this manic...I just find January is a very busy time for enquiries & bookings.

I'm sure things will get back to normal soon (hopefully by then the diary will be looking nice & full!)


I guess these are all prime Wedding dates in the season?

They sure are...all weddings at nice venues in Surrey which I know well.

[James]

not got much on, well, not got anything on til the end of Jan, then a couple in feb, then mar-dec looking surprisingly good considering there's global meltdown almost

[ppentertainments]

Is it time for a second unit on the road Rob;)


This is something I have been thinking about. Currently I have a maximum of 3 rigs out at any one time. I have been thinking about the way forward over the past couple of weeks and sought a lot of advice.

I have however decided that I would prefer to offer the more 'personal' service and not put out any more rigs but try and capitalise on what I already have. I don't think there is any right and wrong answer to this. There are many multi-ops who are succesful and likewise there are many single ops who make a good living. A problem I have encountered is that many of my 'prefered disco' venues always ask for myself or a particular dj. Would be interesting as to what others think.

[Shaun]

This is something I have been thinking about. Currently I have a maximum of 3 rigs out at any one time. I have been thinking about the way forward over the past couple of weeks and sought a lot of advice.

I have however decided that I would prefer to offer the more 'personal' service and not put out any more rigs but try and capitalise on what I already have. I don't think there is any right and wrong answer to this. There are many multi-ops who are succesful and likewise there are many single ops who make a good living. A problem I have encountered is that many of my 'prefered disco' venues always ask for myself or a particular dj. Would be interesting as to what others think.


Maybe a good idea to start a separate topic.

[CRAZY K]

No!

Things aren't ALWAYS this manic...I just find January is a very busy time for enquiries & bookings.

I'm sure things will get back to normal soon (hopefully by then the diary will be looking nice & full!)



They sure are...all weddings at nice venues in Surrey which I know well.

Strangely January is never normally busy for us--usually March, April when the weather improves---but its as busy as anytime last year:confused:

Not sure whats going on--im totally confused:confused:

Just hope it lasts a bit longer:D :D :D

CRAZY K

[rob1963]

Strangely January is never normally busy for us

Just to clarify, when I said January is a very busy time for enquiries & bookings, I meant TAKING enquiries & TAKING bookings.

As for actual discos for January, I don't have any!

None next month either!

My next disco booking at the moment is not until 7th March :eek: :eek: :eek:

[CRAZY K]

Just to clarify, when I said January is a very busy time for enquiries & bookings, I meant TAKING enquiries & TAKING bookings.

As for actual discos for January, I don't have any!

None next month either!

My next disco booking at the moment is not until 7th March :eek: :eek: :eek:

I only have 2 for Jan but thats normal--its just a massive surge in enquiries thats confusing me.

I even got a booking just now for my first ever gig in LINCOLNSHIRE.

WTFGO Tony :D :D :D you did say you were getting a lot of enquiries.

I never work there--- no one can afford me until theres a massive recession.

Yorkshire must be next :D :D :D

CRAZY K

[mill10]

we have had 6 bookings this week

[CRAZY K]

we have had 6 bookings this week

Hello and welcome Kettering
:D :D :D

CRAZY K

[Penfold42]

Even though my 1st gig for this year is the 23rd.....I'm doing well. :)

Have done 4 quotes and converted 3 of those....2 are on a Friday and Saturday at the same venue....result! (makes note to check insurance :p ;) :D )

I'm really am riding a wave......:)
Just waiting for the bubble to burst.....:(

[Spirits High]

Have done 4 quotes and converted 3 of those....2 are on a Friday and Saturday at the same venue....result! (makes note to check insurance :p ;) :D )(

Any joy with the couple I chucked you ;)

[Penfold42]

Any joy with the couple I chucked you ;)

1.....looking good. You want commission.....:D :D :D :D :D

:beer1:

[Excalibur]

I only have 2 for Jan but thats normal--its just a massive surge in enquiries thats confusing me.

I even got a booking just now for my first ever gig in LINCOLNSHIRE.

WTFGO Tony :D :D :D you did say you were getting a lot of enquiries.

I never work there--- no one can afford me until theres a massive recession.

Yorkshire must be next :D :D :D

CRAZY K
Makes note to check news bulletins for reports of Flying Pigs. ;) :D


Even though my 1st gig for this year is the 23rd.....I'm doing well. :)

Have done 4 quotes and converted 3 of those....2 are on a Friday and Saturday at the same venue....result! (makes note to check insurance :p ;) :D )

I'm really am riding a wave......:)
Just waiting for the bubble to burst.....:(

Had your application approved yet? :confused: :whistle:

[Spirits High]

1.....looking good. You want commission.....:D :D :D :D :D

:beer1:

Nice idea, as i'm picking up a certain laptop at the weekend ;) :D :D

[CRAZY K]

Makes note to check news bulletins for reports of Flying Pigs. ;) :D



More likely exceptionally large cash withdrawals from a Yorkshire Bank;)

CRAZY K

[Penfold42]

Had your application approved yet? :confused: :whistle:

:lol:......not yet...:D