Running a venue without the admin
Practical guides for the people taking the enquiries, chasing the deposits and reconciling the invoices.
- Operations4 min read
How to stop double-booking a venue when three people take enquiries
Double bookings aren't a memory problem, they're a system problem. Five practical fixes for venues where more than one person answers the phone.
Read the guide → - Templates5 min read
What to put in a function deposit policy (with a template)
The nine things a venue deposit policy needs to cover, why each one matters, and a plain-English template you can adapt for your own functions.
Read the guide → - Finance5 min read
GST on venue hire and function packages — what to charge
A plain-English overview of how GST generally applies to venue hire, function packages and deposits in Australia, and what your tax invoices need to show.
Read the guide → - Templates4 min read
The function run sheet your staff will actually use
A run sheet fails when it's written for the person who planned the event. Here's what to put on one, what to leave off, and a template to copy.
Read the guide → - Pricing4 min read
How to price a function package (and what to include)
Per-head or room hire plus catering? What belongs inside the package, how to handle tiers and minimum spends, and the costs venues routinely forget.
Read the guide → - Operations4 min read
Getting an accurate headcount: RSVPs and final numbers
Why guest counts arrive late and wrong, where the cut-off date should sit, and how to collect RSVPs without becoming the client's admin department.
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