Answers for event venue owners and managers.
RunMyVenue answers your questions about bookings, pricing, staffing, and contracts. Get clear, practical advice to run your venue smoothly.
Bookings
- How do I handle double bookings?
- What is the best way to manage venue bookings?
- Should I require a deposit to hold a date?
- How far in advance do clients book event venues?
- Can I charge a fee for date changes?
- How do I create a booking policy?
- How do I set a minimum booking length for my venue?
- How do I handle a client who asks for a refund after the event?
Pricing
- How much should I charge for venue rental?
- What is the best way to price event space?
- Should I offer hourly or flat-rate pricing?
- How do I calculate the cost of an event?
- Can I charge extra for setup and cleanup?
- What is a typical venue rental fee?
- Should I offer a discount for weekday event bookings?
- How should I price add-on services like tables and chairs?
Staffing
- How many staff do I need for an event?
- What is the best way to schedule event staff?
- Should I hire employees or independent contractors?
- How do I train event staff?
- What should I pay event staff?
- Can I use volunteers to staff events?
- What should staffing agency contracts include for an event venue?
- Should I use a staffing agency or hire my own event staff?
Contracts
- What should be included in a venue rental contract?
- How do I write a cancellation policy?
- Can I change a contract after it's signed?
- What is a force majeure clause?
- Should I require liability insurance from clients?
- How do I handle contract breaches?
- How do I write employment contracts?
- How do I change employment contracts lawfully?
Marketing
- How do I market my event venue?
- What is the best way to get more bookings?
- Should I list my venue on multiple platforms?
- How do I use social media to promote my venue?
- Can I get reviews for my venue?
- What is a good website for an event venue?
- Should I offer a venue walkthrough before clients book?
- Should I offer package deals for weddings or corporate events?
Operations
- How do I manage event setup and breakdown?
- What is the best way to handle parking at events?
- What is a load-in and load-out schedule and why does it matter?
- Do I need a liquor license to host events at my venue?
- Which is better, a dedicated booking system or a shared spreadsheet?
- What's the first thing to set up when opening a new venue?
