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DOWNLOAD: FEC Laser Tag Attraction Business PlanDOWNLOAD: FEC Laser Tag Attraction Business Plan
Download this funded business plan for a successful FEC that added laser tag to it's list of attractions! This plan was reviewed and approved by the ILTA and guaranteed by the SBA. . . . keep reading

COMPLEMENTARY ARTICLE: Why Developer Agreements Are DangerousCOMPLEMENTARY ARTICLE: Why Developer Agreements Are Dangerous
Anyone truly serious about opening a laser tag facility should never purposely give up any leverage when shopping around during the research stage. . . . keep reading

Industry Growth Rate Since 2000Industry Growth Rate Since 2000
The laser tag industry has seen a monumental growth over the past six years. The chart below shows where laser tag has seen the largest growth over the past six years. . . . keep reading


 

The Uncomfort Zone - Pack Mentality
Robert Wilson
It's all about status and exclusivity. And human beings are just as motivated by it as a pack animal. When Abraham Maslow created his Theory of Human Motivation in 1943, he identified five levels of motivation or five needs that humans strive to satisfy. Those needs are, in order: Survival, Safety, Social, Esteem, and Fulfilment. . . . keep reading
The Uncomfort Zone - Be a Copycat
Robert Wilson
Think of the occasions where you found a role model to show you "how it's done." . . . keep reading
The Uncomfort Zone - The Main Ingredient
Robert Wilson
"Success is where preparation meets opportunity." A simple formula that reminds me of the old joke: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" The answer: "Practice. Practice. Practice." Obviously, you can't take advantage of an opportunity if you don't have the skills. It's a good recipe for success, but it doesn't reveal the secret main ingredient. . . . keep reading
Holidays can be Your Happy Days!
Eric Gaizat
While most department stores spend their holidays counting their money, many entertainment facilities leave theirs on the table by being closed at the wrong times of the season! . . . keep reading
The Uncomfort Zone - Bleed it Out
Robert Wilson
The Uncomfort Zone - Bleed it Out Ads are created to get you to relate to the setting; the background music; the age, race and gender of the actors; their clothing; and the activities in which they are involved. The idea is that you will recognize yourself in these people and, in turn, make the connection, "Ah, this is my kind of product." You don't think it... you feel it. And, feelings move us to act. . . . keep reading
The Uncomfort Zone - Keeping The Ball Rolling
Robert Wilson
The Uncomfort Zone - Keeping The Ball Rolling Momentum is an accumulation of acquired knowledge, skill, experience and connections. And, those who understand it... also know it can be fragile and easily lost. . . . keep reading
The Uncomfort Zone
with Robert Wilson
We all seek some pleasure in life. It's what keeps us going. And, for those pursuits that we enjoy, we are never too tired; we always seem to find time and energy for them. . . . keep reading
The Uncomfort Zone
with Robert Wilson
"Thinking outside of the box." Boy, has that phrase become overused. People are so often telling us that we need to think outside of the box that it has fallen into the realm of cliche. Never-the-less it is still true. Sometimes, however, we need to be put into a box first before we can think outside of it. A deadline is just such a box. . . . keep reading
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE - What Drives Your Desire?
Robert Wilson
When was the last time you were obsessed with something? Desire is a powerful motivator, but unlike Fear it cannot be easily triggered. . . . keep reading

The Uncomfort Zone - The Most Powerful Motivator
Rob Wilson
The Uncomfort Zone - The Most Powerful Motivator During my presentations I frequently conduct straw polls, where I ask my audiences what motivates them. The first answers are usually about desires, but eventually someone remembers the most powerful motivator of all. . . . keep reading
The Uncomfort Zone - Defeating the De-Motivator
Rob Wilson
The Uncomfort Zone - Defeating the De-Motivator We all suffer doubt occasionally, and its cure is always the same: proof. Proof that we are indeed talented enough to do what we set out to do. . . . keep reading
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE - Will You Freak-Out or Hunker Down?
Rob Wilson
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE - Will You Freak-Out or Hunker Down? Sometimes motivation is forced upon us. We are thrust into the Un-comfort Zone. And, whether we sink or swim depends on how we respond to the situation. How do you react during a crisis? . . . keep reading
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE - What's Pushing Your Buttons?
Robert Wilson
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE - What's Pushing Your Buttons? What motivates you? That's the question I'd like to ask in this inaugural column on motivation. Are you motivated by fame, fortune or fear? Or is it something deeper that fans the flames inside of you. . . . keep reading
Staff Training = Success
The on-going training of your staff is vital for the success of your laser tag business. When we are out in the field visiting sites, we notice when a site . . . keep reading
ILTA helps navigate the facts about multi-level laser tag arenas
Dionne Obeso
ILTA helps navigate the facts about multi-level laser tag arenas Eric Gaizat, Director of Membership Services for the ILTA, is asked by Rinksider Magazine about current trends in the industry regarding multiple level versus single level arenas. . . . keep reading
How to Fix Arcade Games Correctly
How to Fix Arcade Games Correctly If you own the arcade games in your laser tag business, you will have to repair a game at one point or another. This is a fact if you choose to . . . keep reading
The Question of Redemption
The Question of Redemption Redemption is a timeless piece to any laser tag center if it is approached in an appropriate manner. The reason redemption is timeless is because . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Monthly Pro-Forma Sheet
DOWNLOAD: Monthly Pro-Forma Sheet This is a typical sheet in a business plan. Use this to lay out what profits and expenses you project for your first years in business. . . . keep reading
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