I teach an in-depth lecture on the business of bellydance and I also offering restaurant mentoring but that doesn’t mean that my blog followers shouldn’t get a little treat. Here is my list of things to think about when trying to put the BIZ into your belly dance business.
THE BASICS
Do you have proper training and photos?
Are you getting support from friends and family?
Have you obtained any necessary business licenses?
Have you joined any local business organizations?
Do you have a web presence?
RESTAURANT SPECIFIC
Have you chosen a location?
Have you figured out who to contact?
Do you know when, where, and why to contact a businesses?
GIGS
Do you have a way to reach out to your customers?
Do you reward your repeat business?
Do you listen to the needs of your customers?
Do you give Killer Customer Service?
If you go through and answer these questions for yourself, it will give you a start to how to think of your bellydancing as more of a business and less like a hobby. Of course if you want the nitty gritty, you’ll just have to contact me! 😀
Having danced with you and always experienced being an audience member, I must say that you are not only extremely professional, but also a truly amazing performer. You are able to relate to audiences of all ages and mold your style to meet the needs of your audience. You are always looking to make sure that everyone has a great time and it is clear that you are having a blast too! 🙂 Love you!