Singles events and speed dating nights

Single people who want to meet face to face, often grouped by age band or interest. Venues may also pay or give you free space in return for the food and drink sales you bring in.

Ticket sales per guest. You can add membership for regular events, sponsorship from local businesses or a share of bar takings agreed with the venue.

• Confident host who puts people at ease
• Organising and event planning
• Social media promotion
• Calm handling of awkward situations

• The venue normally holds the alcohol licence, but check who is responsible for what if you sell drinks or tickets that include drinks
• Public liability insurance, and check what the venue's own cover includes
• Keep guests' data safe and follow UK GDPR rules for contact details, with consent for any follow-up
• Guest safety and behaviour: have clear rules and a way to remove anyone who makes others uncomfortable
• Uneven numbers of men and women can ruin an event, so cap tickets and keep a waiting list
• Be honest in advertising and check refund terms for cancelled events

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on the venues you use, your marketing and your insurance. Check what venues charge or offer before you set ticket prices.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £400 to £2,000, depending on how many events you run, ticket prices and attendance. The estimates assume a minimum of about 8 hours a week.

Check who holds the alcohol licence and who is responsible for what if you sell drinks or tickets including drinks. Check public liability cover, UK GDPR rules for guest data, refund terms for cancelled events and that your advertising is honest.