Written by the people who build Check Cherry, for the people who run event businesses. Pricing, contracts, bookings, and what we learn from the data.
The DJ Booking Reality You got into DJing for the music, the energy, the moments when a packed dance floor moves as one. What you didn't sign up for: chasing deposits, writing contracts at 1am, and explaining your pricing for the hundredth time.
Read moreWhy Online Booking Matters for Event Professionals The days of back-and-forth emails and phone tag are over. Today's clients expect to check availability, see pricing, and book your services instantly — often late at night or during their lunch break.
Read moreThe Photo Booth Business Landscape Photo booths have evolved far beyond the mall kiosks of the 1990s. Today's photo booth businesses offer everything from classic enclosed booths to open-air setups, 360-degree video platforms, mirror booths, and roaming iPad photographers.
Read moreA practical playbook for photo booth operators, DJs, mobile bars, and event space owners who want to stop chasing revenue and start keeping more of it. Every January, event professionals set the same goal: make this year bigger than the last. More events. More revenue.
Read moreWhy Upselling Matters If you’re a DJ, photo booth operator, or mobile bartender, you already know booking clients is only half the battle. The real opportunity lies in increasing the value of each booking .
Read moreRunning a banquet hall or event venue is about more than offering a space. It means being the backdrop to weddings, quinceañeras, corporate parties, and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.
Read moreMost event professionals who struggle to book more clients aren't losing on price or talent. They're losing on friction.
Read moreIf you worry online booking will make your business feel less personal, limit flexibility, or create pricing confusion, you are not alone. Many event pros hesitate for those reasons. Plot twist: those fears are backward. Done right, online booking does not take control away.
Read moreThe 360 photo booth is one of the hottest event experiences right now. Guests love the slow-motion videos, instant sharing, and VIP red-carpet feel. But while buying the booth is relatively easy, turning it into a consistent, profitable business requires strategy.
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Another year in the books! I'm happy to share 2024 was a great year at Check Cherry. We're always striving to improve the user experience and it was a year of significant upgrades, new features, and enhancements which make Check Cherry better.
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It's time for another annual recap. I'm happy to share that it was another excellent year for Check Cherry and its customers. With our amazing customers' feedback, we improved Check Cherry in several essential aspects.
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Offering a mobile bartending service for weddings, corporate events, and high-end cocktail parties is a game-changer and can be a great business.
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Mobile bartending businesses have gained immense popularity in today's dynamic world, providing convenient and customizable services for events, parties, and gatherings.
Read moreA client asks what you charge to bartend their party. You give a number. They go quiet. Was it too high? Too low? When you do not know what other mobile bars actually charge, every quote feels like a guess. So here are real numbers.
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It's January, and time for our annual recap from the past year. These highlights are helpful for us internally, and we like to share them publicly with our friends, family, and customers. Overall, 2022 was an excellent year for our business and customer booking volume.
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