Singles events and speed dating business

Singles wanting to meet people face to face rather than through an app. Venues sometimes pay or give you the space in return for the bar and food sales.

Ticket sales per guest, with extras such as VIP tickets, sponsorship from local businesses, or a membership for repeat attendees.

• Hosting and making people feel comfortable
• Event planning and organising
• Social media marketing
• Dealing with venues

• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires you to hold it
• The venue holds the liquor licence, so check who is responsible for responsible service of alcohol on the night
• Check age limits and how you will verify guests are adults
• Privacy of guest details, including follow-up contact and matching results
• Low turnout can mean a loss, so keep early costs low and avoid paying large venue deposits

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on your venues and promotion. Low turnout can mean a loss, so keep early costs low and avoid paying large venue deposits.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $400 to $3,500, depending on how many events you run and how many tickets you sell. Turnout can vary, so plan your early costs carefully.

Check public liability insurance and whether the venue requires you to hold it. The venue holds the liquor licence, so check who is responsible for responsible service of alcohol. Also check age limits, how you verify adult guests, and privacy of guest details.