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Started this discussion. Last reply by Nook Schoenfeld Mar 24. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I have a couple of events coming up that will require alot of different looks at my finger tips.This is a dubstep concert with about 6 different acts.I have:4 x JARAG 5x5 panels that I have built…Continue
Company growing faster than cash flow.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bonnie Lackey Mar 6. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I seem to be in a vicious circle. My company is getting calls for events that my inventory can't handle. So as a result I end up renting most of the equipment I want for the shows. Basically…Continue
What would you do?
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A small production company here in town has hired me several times to provide video presentation equipment and tech services, including cameras and camera operators.Well I got a call today from one…Continue
Recent Church Worship Concert
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Worship Concert Had a great time…Continue
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Best Methods for Organizing you Board
I have a couple of events coming up that will require alot of different looks at my finger tips.This is a dubstep concert with about 6 different acts.I have:4 x JARAG 5x5 panels that I have built about 30 different effects with.16 x Chauvet Legend 412 with about 30 different effects4 x HES Technospots with about 30 different effectsI need to have at my quick recall of:Position PresetsMovement Presets (Slow and Fast)Breakdown Looks and EffectsBuild Up Looks and EffectsDropsDub Effects,…See More
Bonnie Lackey replied to SDCEvents's discussion Company growing faster than cash flow.
"Don --
Such great advice. I'm sure Don would be happy to share how he did this in personal email. I also did this when I started our business in 1979. You are welcome to email me for my ideas on how to make this work. "
Don Lanier replied to SDCEvents's discussion Company growing faster than cash flow.
"You might also consider PARTNERING with a competitor, If done right can benefit both companies, have a written agreement, define the terms of business, and togetHer you might be able to quickly do some larger events, by trading gear back and forth…"
SDCEvents replied to SDCEvents's discussion Company growing faster than cash flow.
"Thanks for the replies. Bonnie I agree with you here. Jason you also gave me some food for thought. I think I will slow down a bit and try to approach a couple of rental houses about getting a better deal on rentals.
Yes the…"
Jason R replied to SDCEvents's discussion Company growing faster than cash flow.
"I would take a few steps back. If this growth is over the last 2 years, then yes it may be time to invest. If this is just over the last 6 months, I would not rush into this. The problem with gear, is that the moment you buy it, it's getting…"
Bonnie Lackey replied to SDCEvents's discussion Company growing faster than cash flow.
"I owned a large sound and lighting company for 31 years. We grew from a small rental company to providing production throughout North America. Within seven years we had a full time rental department, concert and convention touring company and a…"
Keith Kankovsky replied to SDCEvents's discussion Company growing faster than cash flow.
"Ironically, I ran across an article summarizing the benefits of 'Angel Investors' recently.
This Wiki article sums up the approach fairly well, I believe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_investor
I'm not suggesting which…"
Nook Schoenfeld replied to SDCEvents's discussion Company growing faster than cash flow.
"One of the things I would ask is "How is your credit rating?'. Many manufacturers of gear are willing to take some risk and issue gear on a payment plan. If you have good records that show you indeed can book shows continuously, and…"
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Company growing faster than cash flow.
I seem to be in a vicious circle. My company is getting calls for events that my inventory can't handle. So as a result I end up renting most of the equipment I want for the shows. Basically turning me into a freelance designer/programmer and giving me an inflated gross.The truth of the matter is I need to come up with about $150,000.00 to get the equipment I need for about 90% of my jobs. However at a typical job where I would be using the equipment the gross price would be around $7500.00…See More
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SDCEvents replied to SDCEvents's discussion What would you do?
"We were providing A/V services, not just a crew. My projectors, my audio system, my camera, my lighting board. This guy was part of my crew. Pay was the same as I pay standard rate to my guys. What it was is the other company…"
Jason R replied to SDCEvents's discussion What would you do?
"Good techs, get calls directly from company's that they work for. The better the tech, the more in demand they are.
Also it's likely that the pay will be better VS a labor provider taking a cut, for doing nothing more than picking up the…"
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