| When you are having a corporate entertainment | | | | money while still giving you plenty of entertainment. |
| event, you will often have speakers, artists or a band | | | | 4. Find out if sponsors would be willing to pay for the |
| to help liven things up. It should not all be about | | | | bands, thereby saving you money. |
| business and entertainment can help make a great | | | | 5. Look within the company for anyone who has a |
| corporate event for your company. However, in | | | | band or can provide music for free. Many will just be |
| tough economic times, you will want to save money | | | | happy for the exposure and if your company is big |
| for the company and the ways you can do that | | | | enough, it will not be hard to find a musician |
| include: | | | | somewhere within it. |
| 1. Find out if the entertainment can offer you a | | | | 6. Book a band that you have booked before |
| discount. This can include giving you a discount if you | | | | because you may get a deal on the cost since you |
| provide them with meals, and discounts if you | | | | are a repeat customer. This helps provide a good |
| provide them with all the public address system for | | | | relationship with a band, and it ensures you save |
| them. | | | | money in the future. |
| 2. Book bands that are in the area so that you do | | | | 7. Be sure to shop around and do not be afraid about |
| not have to pay for hotel rooms and you can see if | | | | asking bands to reduce their rates. Many are just |
| the band will give you a discount for not having to | | | | looking for exposure and to be noticed, and they will |
| travel very far. | | | | be happy to do what they love for you. Just ask and |
| 3. Instead of hiring a big band, hire a small band or go | | | | you may be surprised by the results. |
| really simple with a DJ. That can save you a lot of | | | | |