marquee/party tent hire

patwicklow

im thinking of setting up a marquee/partytent hire business
my aim is to target domestic households this is a bit like a survey as im asking what would you be happy price wise say hire of tent with trestle tables glass,s ect say for 30-50 people im trying to find a price range so that people are happy
as i wont be out to rip them off ect just want to offer a good service with a reasonable price.
all feed back would be most welcome.

kenbrady

patwicklow wrote: »

im thinking of setting up a marquee/partytent hire business
my aim is to target domestic households this is a bit like a survey as im asking what would you be happy price wise say hire of tent with trestle tables glass,s ect say for 30-50 people im trying to find a price range so that people are happy
as i wont be out to rip them off ect just want to offer a good service with a reasonable price.
all feed back would be most welcome.

First you need to see if there is a demand for this. Who is the target market, people with houses big enough to hold a marguee. Then people who would want the hassle of having a party in their own house. Then it's only for a few occasions in a persons life. Too small for wedding etc, so it's parties anniversaries etc.

Pricing is based on lots of factors.
- How much it will cost you to supply the stuff
- How much the competition is charging
- What position you are placing yourself, high end or cheap and cheerful

A survey on boards will not help I'm afraid. You need a better more targeted for of market research. This is a niche area and difficult to collect data on.

patwicklow

kenbrady wrote: »

First you need to see if there is a demand for this. Who is the target market, people with houses big enough to hold a marguee. Then people who would want the hassle of having a party in their own house. Then it's only for a few occasions in a persons life. Too small for wedding etc, so it's parties anniversaries etc.

Pricing is based on lots of factors.
- How much it will cost you to supply the stuff
- How much the competition is charging
- What position you are placing yourself, high end or cheap and cheerful

A survey on boards will not help I'm afraid. You need a better more targeted for of market research. This is a niche area and difficult to collect data on.

thanks ken. yeah more or less cheap n cheerful as people are not going to the pub as much and having alot of parties at home with the cheap booze ect its just going to be a service offering that extra space at home were they can go into a heated marquee.

kenbrady

patwicklow wrote: »

thanks ken. yeah more or less cheap n cheerful as people are not going to the pub as much and having alot of parties at home with the cheap booze ect its just going to be a service offering that extra space at home were they can go into a heated marquee.

Maybe try and do a promotion with an off-license chain. Have a party, "need extra room", "Irish summer - soaking wet" hire a marquee.

You get to rent the marguee, the offie gets to sell the booze so win win.
You will use the off license to have a display marketing your product. It's about selling the idea of having a party at home and the fun and massive cost savings.

BarryM3

Hi Pat,

Might have a promotional opportunity for you that will take only time, not money!

I'm on the committee of a motor racing club that is launching a new big series in Ireland this year. We are looking for exactly what you are offerring - a marquee for the race weekends for our drivers and sponsors to hang out, have a drink sandwhich etc.

If you were willing to provide a marque for approx 50 people at 6 events in Mondello Park and one at the Phoenix Park throughout the summer we could offer you advertising space on all the race cars links from our website and you would also be credited in a magazine that is running a two page spread on every race. You would also be in a paddock full of potential clients. The Phoenix Park races attract almost 50k people alone!

patwicklow

kenbrady wrote: »

Maybe try and do a promotion with an off-license chain. Have a party, "need extra room", "Irish summer - soaking wet" hire a marquee.

You get to rent the marguee, the offie gets to sell the booze so win win.
You will use the off license to have a display marketing your product. It's about selling the idea of having a party at home and the fun and massive cost savings.

now that sounds like a real good idea thanks..

patwicklow

BarryM3 wrote: »

Hi Pat,

Might have a promotional opportunity for you that will take only time, not money!

I'm on the committee of a motor racing club that is launching a new big series in Ireland this year. We are looking for exactly what you are offerring - a marquee for the race weekends for our drivers and sponsors to hang out, have a drink sandwhich etc.

If you were willing to provide a marque for approx 50 people at 6 events in Mondello Park and one at the Phoenix Park throughout the summer we could offer you advertising space on all the race cars links from our website and you would also be credited in a magazine that is running a two page spread on every race. You would also be in a paddock full of potential clients. The Phoenix Park races attract almost 50k people alone!

great idea to on what dates during the summer? and the drinks and sandwhiches snacks i could also supply them inside the marquee and would,nt
charge the earth for the snacks,

Mylesie

patwicklow wrote: »

great idea to on what dates during the summer? and the drinks and sandwhiches snacks i could also supply them inside the marquee and would,nt
charge the earth for the snacks,

Could be an idea to go off to a PM area to discuss things like this?? cheers

patwicklow

Mylesie wrote: »

Could be an idea to go off to a PM area to discuss things like this?? cheers[/
as i said in the post im looking for ideas and they are coming through...

patwicklow

patwicklow wrote: »

Mylesie wrote: »

Could be an idea to go off to a PM area to discuss things like this?? cheers[/
as i said in the post im looking for ideas and they are coming through...

and dont see why i sould pm at the moment...

Mylesie

patwicklow wrote: »

patwicklow wrote: »

and dont see why i sould pm at the moment...

Sorry only meant that if you were about to embark on a new project
would you want the world and his brother to see all the in and outs of your plans at this stage?

patwicklow

Mylesie wrote: »

patwicklow wrote: »

Sorry only meant that if you were about to embark on a new project
would you want the world and his brother to see all the in and outs of your plans at this stage?

yeah i guess so...

Mylesie

patwicklow wrote: »

Mylesie wrote: »

yeah i guess so...

Wel The best of luck. Cheers