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One of the very first questions that is usually asked when someone calls our office is, "How much do you charge?". While this is a very important question, there are others that will determine whether the price that is given to you by any perspective Dj/Entertainment company has any substance or value that will lead to the success of your event.
You see, for the most part, a Dj/Entertainment company does not sell products. A Dj/Entertainment company sells you their services. The following are a few suggestions and informative questions you should ask that will help you determine the quality of service that a Dj/Entertainment company will provide you and your guests. Does the Dj/Entertainment company use professional equipment? There is a difference between the audio equipment you have at home and the equipment that is built to go on the road day in and day out. Make sure that your prospective choices uses only professional equipment to insure musical selections are audible for all your guests enjoyment. Is the Dj/Entertainment company registered, incorportated and/or insured? A DJ/Entertainment company who has taken the time to incorporate, register (according to state or local regulations) and/or insure their respective companies demonstrates that they are serious business men and woman who will provide you with great service. Can the Dj/Entertainment company provide a written contract and refrences from previous clients? It is extremely important to have your booking confirmed in writing. All terms of the agreement should be in writing to avoid any complications at a later date. References are an important part of any business and your Dj/Entertainment company should be able to provide you with numerous names and addresses of satisfied clients. Will the Dj/Entertainment company's representatives be suitably dressed for the occasion? It is important that you Disc Jockey looks the part by dressing in formal or semi-formal attire. Make sure to specify the type of apparel that your Disc Jockey should wear. There should be no added fee charged for formal attire. Does the Dj/Entertainment company know the proper procedure and etiquette for your type of function? A Professional Disc Jockey will become involved with the planning and coordinating of your special function and will be prepared to handle any announcements or special events on the day of your function. Is the Dj/Entertainment company willing to discuss musical selections ahead of time, and is he or she willing to play requests, particularly if they are suitable for dancing? A Professional Disc Jockey is aware that they cannot possibley know everything there is to know about music and entertainment. They should however, be willing to listen to your ideas and suggestions. They should make themselves available prior to your function to discuss selections. Special requests should never be a problem and your Disc Jockey should be willing to play them where they are appropriate. Will the Dj/Entertainer arrive on time? Punctuality is an ulimate necessity and, as professional business men and women, they should be aware of their responsibilities to their clients. Arriving early in our industry should be a way of life. Time setting up and removing equipment should not be part of the entertainment fee. Can the Dj/Entertainment company provide back up equipment or personnel in case of an emergency? Even professional equipment can fail on occasion, so it is important to know whether your Disc Jockey has spare equipment available to them. Any number of circumstances may arise between the time you book your Disc Jockey and the date of the event. It is important to know if the Disc Jockey has a back up plan in case of illness or accident. Is the Dj/Entertainment company keeping abreast of the latest trends concerning your type of event and are they always trying to improve their skills? A great Dj/Entertainment company always wants to improve their office and entertainment skills so that they can provide clients with quality service. Your perspective Dj/Entertainment company should be a member of at least one industry association like the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA), Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) or alike. In order to be kept abreast of the latest trends in the Dj/Entertainment industry, they should have subscriptions to various wedding, quinceñera and dj oriented publications and websites. A great Dj/Entertainment company works on improving their entertainment skills in serveral different ways. Attending dj/entertainment oriented conventions is high on the list. Taking the time to attend special wedding, quinceñera, comedy, improvisational and leadership workshops, just to name a few, is something to look for that will help you determine the level of service that you will recieve. Last but not least, networking with other professionals in the industry and exchanging thoughts and ideas with them helps elevate their skills and services.. In closing, contracting a reliable Dj/Entertainment company is a very important decision for the success of your function. By selecting Party People Productions for your entertainment needs, you can feel confident that you will recieve the personalized service that you deserve in order to create a succesfull event for you and your honored guests. |
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