Laser Tag Resource Guide

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Here is a quick overview of the vast amount of resources avliable to our members on LaserTagStartUp.com The resources on this website are updated daily with articles and downloads being added constantly. Check back daily for new articles on how to start a laser tag business.

SITE SELECTION:
Selecting Real Estate for Entertainment Venues
DOWNLOAD: Site Selection Workbook
Guidelines for Selecting a Good Building
DOWNLOAD: Real Property Lease Checklist
Shopping Centers: The Pros and Cons
DOWNLOAD: Real Estate Assessment Form
DOWNLOAD: Addendum to Real Estate Lease
Geographical Site Selection Criteria
DOWNLOAD: Checklist for Broker
The ABC's of Selecting The Right Entertainment Space
Steps to Take after Properties are Identified
Leasing Tips For Your Next Entertainment Site
Points to Consider in Lease Negotiation
Choosing the Right Location
Considerations in Working with Brokers
Laser Tag Site Guidelines

BUSINESS PLANNING:
The Unique Qualities of Laser Tag
The One Year Wall
How to Determine Laser Tag Revenues
10 Components to Open a Laser Tag Business
Breakdown of Closed Facilities: North America
Breakdown of Open Facilities: North America
Average Plays Per Year
Making the most of your Ride and Attraction Budget
12 Reasons for Facility Failures
How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
DOWNLOAD: Business Plan Template for a Stand Alone Laser Tag facility
DOWNLOAD: FEC Laser Tag Addition Business Plan
Questions to ask your Insurance Agent
Break Down of Open Facilities: Worldwide
Business Plan Myths
Breakdown of Closed Facilities: Worldwide
Largest Manufacturer's Based on Continent
Arena Closure Data
Average Traffic and Parking Spaces
Accounting Practices
Projected Sales for Stand Alone Facility
Average Pricing for a Laser Tag Game
Average Plays Per Month for a Laser Tag Facility
Average Group Size at a Laser Tag Facility
Percentage of Plays Per Day
Average Number of Games Purchased Per Customer
The Average Age of Customers
Target Market for Your Laser Tag Arena
Projected Growth Rate of Industry
Industry Growth Rate Since 2000
DOWNLOAD: Projected Balance Sheet
DOWNLOAD: Payroll Estimate
DOWNLOAD: Monthly Pro-Forma Sheet
DOWNLOAD: Capital and Equipment Supply List
Risk Management
Should you be an Inc. or LLC?
Finding and Selecting an Accountant
Finding and Selecting an Attorney
Understanding Workers Compensation
BOP Insurance and It's Purpose
Liability Insurance Made Easy
Insurance Available for Small Business
Avoiding Ten Pitfalls That Threaten Every FEC Business
Leisurized Marketing
"Consulting" Is Just Another Word For "Education"
Pricing and Delivering It Right
Using The Internet As A Marketing Tool
Insuring Your Future: A Look At Commercial Insurance Policies
Incorporating Facility Controls
Go Ahead...Pick Your Niche
Emerging Technology: It's Time To Embrace It

FINANCING AND START-UP:
The Secrets to Establishing and Building Relationships with Creditors and Lenders
Common Misconceptions about the SBA
Assembling a Persuasive Loan-Request Package
DOWNLOAD: Pre-Opening Purchase List
Pro's and Con's of Bank Financing
DOWNLOAD: Pre-Opening Checklist
The Basics of Financing
Pre-Opening Timeline
Ten Reasons for Denial by the SBA
Five Easy Ways To End Up In Hot Water
Financing Your Laser Tag Business
Tips and Suggestions For Opening Your New Amusement Business
SBA Contruction Loans
Need An Investor? Now Might Be The Time...
SBA Funding: When to Apply?
FEC and Equipment Financing Is Readily Available, If Needed.
10 Common Laser Tag Start-up Mistakes

LAYOUT & THEMING:
Facility Site-Design Tips
Multi-Level Vs. Single Level Arenas
General Contractor: Liens
General Contractor: The Contract
The Pro's and Con's of Carpeting an Arena
Finding Architects and General Contractors
General Contractor: Bidding
Design Your Facility Right
Project Planning Tips
Creating a Dynamic Cluster
10 Tips for Hiring a General Contractor
Designing A Winning Layout
Arena size DOES matter...
Laser Tag Site Guidelines
The Importance of Restroom Design

OPERATIONS:
5 Keys to a Winning Laser Tag Experience
Credit Card Processing Fees
The Affordable Birthday Party
Satisfaction Guaranteed...or Your Money Back
Signs Signals & Symptoms - Solving Suffering Sales PART 2
Is Maintenance Really that Important?
Signs Signals & Symptoms - Solving Suffering Sales PART 4
Signs Signals & Symptoms - Solving Suffering Sales PART 5
Signs Signals & Symptoms - Solving Suffering Sales PART 1
Signs Signals & Symptoms - Solving Suffering Sales PART 3
Charitable Events: Profit through Giving
POLICY: Cleaning Guidelines
POLICY: Inoperable Register
POLICY: Check Acceptance
POLICY: Cash Handling
POLICY: Petty Cash
POLICY: Bank Deposit Procedure
DOWNLOAD: Daily Token Dispenser Report
DOWNLOAD: Invoice Transmittal Form
DOWNLOAD: Important Phone Number Sheet
DOWNLOAD: Food Court Closing Checklist
DOWNLOAD: How to Run All-You-Can-Play Nights
DOWNLOAD: Manager Preformance Evaluation
DOWNLOAD: Confidentiality Agreement
DOWNLOAD: Closing Checklist: Employee
DOWNLOAD: Total Hours Worksheet
Corporate Events and Alcohol
DOWNLOAD: Customer Comment Card
DOWNLOAD: ATM Transaction Form
DOWNLOAD: Weekly Party Reports
DOWNLOAD: Weekly Party Food & Cake Count
DOWNLOAD: Weekly Deep Clean List
DOWNLOAD: Weekly Coupon Report Log
DOWNLOAD: Party Reservation Grid
DOWNLOAD: Party Reservation Form
DOWNLOAD: Monthly Sales Summary
DOWNLOAD: Daily Performance Summary
DOWNLOAD: Waiver/Membership Form
DOWNLOAD: Time-off Tracking Sheet
DOWNLOAD: Staff Rotation Grid
DOWNLOAD: Purchase Order Form
DOWNLOAD: Petty Cash Reconciliation
DOWNLOAD: Staff Performance Evaluation Form
DOWNLOAD: Party Information Form
DOWNLOAD: Parties At-A-Glance Form
DOWNLOAD: Invoice Receiving Form
DOWNLOAD: Incident Report
DOWNLOAD: Manager's Phone Follow-Up Form
DOWNLOAD: Gift Certificate Log
DOWNLOAD: Free Game Log
DOWNLOAD: Food Court Opening Checklist
DOWNLOAD: Equipment Safety Certification
DOWNLOAD: Emergency Phone Number Contacts
DOWNLOAD: Daily Manager Compensation Log
DOWNLOAD: Cake Order Form
DOWNLOAD:Closing Checklist: Management
DOWNLOAD: Manual Credit Card Processing Form
DOWNLOAD: Marketing Calender
Fixing A Failing Business
DOWNLOAD: Repair & Maintenance

STAFFING:
POLICY: Workers Compensation
ADA: General Information
POLICY: Employee Safety
ADA: Employee Standards
POLICY: Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
ADA: Accomidations
DOWNLOAD: Vacation Request Form
ADA: Employee Discrimination
DOWNLOAD: Termination Letter
DOWNLOAD: Time-off Tracking Sheet
DOWNLOAD: Staff Rotation Grid
Typical Staffing Requirements
Marshalling: An Art In It Self
Brief Job Descriptions
DOWNLOAD: Staff Performance Evaluation Form
DOWNLOAD: Staff Manual
DOWNLOAD: Interview Guide A
DOWNLOAD: Interview Checklist
DOWNLOAD: Employee Uniform Policy
POLICY: Interview Etiquette
DOWNLOAD: Employee Uniform Acceptance
POLICY: Sexual Harassment
POLICY: Employee Privacy
DOWNLOAD: Employee Status Form
DOWNLOAD: Employee Status Change Form
DOWNLOAD: Employee Orientation Checklist
DOWNLOAD: Employee Disciplinary Report
DOWNLOAD: Employee Check-in Form
DOWNLOAD: Employee Availability Form
DOWNLOAD: Staff Availability Sheet
DOWNLOAD: Weekly Scheduling Grid
DOWNLOAD: Application for Employment
DOWNLOAD: Employee Interview Guide B
Avoiding Employee Lawsuits
Proactive Employee Retention Program
Ten Of The Best Ideas In Management
Preventing Sexual Harrassment In The Amusement Workplace
Assembling A Winning Team

FOOD SERVICE:
Make No Concessions with Your Snack Bar Profits
Food Service Management: It Has It's Risks
DOWNLOAD: Concession Stand Pre-Opening Checklist
DOWNLOAD: Food Court Opening Checklist
DOWNLOAD: Cake Order Form
DOWNLOAD: Food Court Closing Checklist
The Issue of Hand Sanitation

ARCADE & REDEMPTION:
Creating a Successful Redemption Experience
Game Attendants and Customer Service
The Consistancy and Longevity of Redemption
12 Frequently Asked Questions About Redemption
The Three Myths of Redemption Games
Ticket Percentaging and Prize Values
Changing Times Call for Changing Tactics
DOWNLOAD: ATM Transaction Form
DOWNLOAD: Out of Order Sign
DOWNLOAD: Daily Game Key Checkout
A Post Mortem
Accumulating Tickets: What Is The Law?
Free Games and The Law
The Law on Cranes
Is it Fun or Gambling?
How To Operate Cranes
50 Ways to go Broke Doing Redemption
Eliminate Thief, Increase Revenues
Token Theft Are You Losing 15-25% of Your Game Revenue Without Knowing It?
The Most Important Number An Operator Can Have
Maximizing Returns On Your Coin Op Game Portfolio
The Decision To Buy, Lease or Revenue Share Coin Operated Games
Are You Selecting The Appropriate Games For Your Guests?
Overcoming Operator -- And Location -- Sales Resistance.
Challenging the Norm
Is There A Debit/Smart Card In Your Future? Almost Certainly.
If The Cash Box Is Always King, It's Time He Was Dethroned.