Mobile Bartending Business: Start Up Costs!
July 25, 2008 · Print This Article
So…How Much?
Almost everyday I get asked this question. I open the door, pull back the curtain and expose a bit of my exciting world as a Private Party Bartender, and people say “AWESOME! Great! …How much?”
It is a great question! If you are going to take the leap (I call it a small step) from employee to entrepreneur, you are going to want to minimize as many risks as possible, and when you hear about all of the details of having a Bartending Business, most are left wondering “what’s the catch?”
Why Bartending Rocks:
Becoming a mobile bartender has more perks than I can think of, and frankly need to save for future posts. But the NUMERO UNO reason why becoming a Mobile Bartender kicks some serious butt is:
ALMOST ZERO START-UP COSTS!
I’m serious! It really does not cost you much to get you started and on your feet! Even better, you will make so much money so quickly that you can reinvest a portion of your profit into your business so that it will continue to grow.
So what are we looking at here?
What does low start-up costs mean? Well, in The Bartend-4-Profit System’s Home Study Course, I include a detailed list of everything you need and how to get it at the best price. In this post, I have given you a brief list of your most important items and their costs. Remember, in the service industry, people are paying for you…not a physical product!
(In order of importance-in my opinion)
- Business Cards ($100-150)
- A Uniform (all black, or tuxedo shirt, vest, etc…you should already have something)
- Bartending Tools (shaker, wine key, bottle opener, speed pourers, coolers, garnish tray,etc) (less than $100)
- A Portable Bar (you can do events with out one, but you can charge more if you have one…and you can get one anywhere from $50-$1500, I give you a list of all of the different bar options in the home study course of Bartend-4-Profit)
- A Website (your best marketing tool…and you can get it for under $300…don’t worry, I show you exactly how to have one made asap in the Bartend-4-Profit System)
I hope this helps give you an idea of just how EASY it is to get started! PLEASE use the comment form below to address any aditional questions you may have! THANKS GUYS!
James Wedmore
www.Bartend4Profit.com
Ok..this all sounds great but do we need liquor permits or any other kind of license? Or is that only if we decide to provide the liquor?
Hey Grace! Yep that is correct!
Can you elaborate on your response? Which part is correct? does your system (bartend for profit) explain all of this as well?
What kind of licensing do you need? Can you elaborate on your response to Grace? I am in California….
You only need a liquor permit or any type of liquor license if you plan on SELLING or PROVIDING the liquor, beer or wine.
What I teach (and practice myself) is just providing the service of Bartending. So, I help my clients with a shopping list, and then THEY purchase the liquor so it is just sitting their for me ready to go when I arrive.
Once you get started and making some good cash, I recommend getting a Business License of some sort, but other than that, you are good to go, no liquor license required!
Keep the questions coming guys!
Cheers,
James Wedmore
Thanks James..but you are the Rockstar!…..Yeah, I called ABC the other day and the lady was rude and not much help at all. I will probably purchase your system soon. Thanks again!
hey james! im curious about the licencing, are there fees involved when applying for them?
Hey Adam,
Yes, there are fees for a business license, but mine city business license was only $50.00. And I also got a DBA (do business as) for $100. You do not NEED this stuff when starting out. Do a few gigs first, and put some of your profits back into the company