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Simple Ways to Master the Birthday Party Business
Family Entertainment Centers (FEC) work hard to provide Moms (and Dads!) with an excellent alternative to the at-home party. Birthday parties are complicated and there’s nothing’s worse than an unhappy Party Mom. Whether the parties good or bad, she will certainly share the experience with all her friends so Party Moms can be your best marketer or your worst reviewer.
A Partnership For Success
Each and every month, we here at Gatemaster conduct an online customer user group shining a spotlight on special guest speakers. For the month of June, we’re honored to hand the microphone over to the fine folks at FetchRev, a Digital Marketing Platform that’s making waves with their unique approach to getting your customers back in the door, spending.
Turn Disappointing Events Spectacular
Have you ever hosted an event and were disappointed by the turnout? On the flip side, have you ever had an event so popular that lines were too long, creating unhappy customers? If any of these scenarios are all too familiar, you will want to reconsider how you sell tickets and schedule events.
Take the Guess Work Out of Your Operations: Event Log Books
In the average working day, there is a potential for problems to arise. Having the right plans and tools in place for staff to deal with issues will ensure the success of your team. Helping your staff to communicate and resolve issues in a timely manner will boost their confidence and performance.
The Performance of a Lifetime: The Customer Experience
When talking to a customer, your employees are creating an overall impression of your business. Sometimes this can be seen as putting on a performance for your customer. At the end of every engagement, how the customer feels about the employee and their performance is how they feel about your business. By simply providing a positive experience, staff can change a customer’s perspective on how they view your business. To help your employees create these positive experiences, have them think of themselves as actors.
Become a Conflict Resolution Master – Part 3
In part one of this blog series, we explored tips in preventing conflict. In part two, we discussed the most effective method in conflict resolution in the workplace. The last step in conflict resolution can be the easiest but the least practiced.
Become a Conflict Resolution Master – Part 2
In part one, we discussed how to help prevent conflicts from coming up. In part two I am going to tell you the most effective way to solve any kind of conflict that may arise in your workplace.
Season Opening Suggestions
At Gatemaster we want to ensure that your season opening is successful. Please take the time to review this short list of season opening best practices. Get the most out of your Gatemaster Support and follow these suggestions.
How to Ride the Online Review Rollercoaster
When it comes to your online reputation - word of mouth always comes through loud and clear. With each and every sentiment shared, online reviews have cemented themselves as the customary method for clients to rate their experiences for all to see. Furthermore, sites...
Top 5 Best Ways to Attract Business During Your Slow Season
There is a wide array of ideas available on the internet to help you gain business during your slow season. Some can cost you more time and money than others. Here are some of our suggestions for a successful slow season.
Become a Conflict Resolution Master – Part 1
Conflict can arise at any time and for many varied reasons in the workplace. It’s never a question of if there will be a conflict, but rather when and why. The root cause of most conflict is poor communication. Keeping that in mind, there are steps that you can take to prevent conflicts from developing. Following these steps will have positive impacts for your employees, customers, and overall operation of your business. Some of the things you can do to proactively prevent conflict are:
How to Build Guest Loyalty at Your Facility
Keeping guests you already have is a much easier than gaining new ones. The size of your facility doesn’t matter. Small or large, we have some fantastic ideas to keep your guest coming back.


