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One of the best things about GigSalad is how accessible we make great entertainment for the everyday party planner or event host. Finding quality, professional performers or vendors for your event has never been easier. No more asking the cousin with a decent camera for wedding photos, or asking jolly Uncle Ned to be Santa again. With GigSalad, you have access to over 70,000 entertainers, performers, and service providers across 584 categories.<\/p>\n
With that access, however, comes a bit of a learning curve. Many first-time party planners or event hosts don\u2019t always know the best questions to ask or the right details to include. GigSalad professionals are doing what they love, but most are also trying to make a living, so they want to focus on requests that will be a success and the right opportunity to showcase their passion.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re in search of a superhero or princess, planning a memorable marriage proposal, or responsible for finding a band for the class reunion, we have some tips to help you book just the right entertainment.<\/p>\n
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Occasionally, people come to our site without any real desire to request or book services. Vague details, poor grammar, or incorrect contact info can slow down the response time. When providing details, try to be as specific as possible. GigSalad offers a wide variety of opportunities to give particulars, and the more you submit, the more accurate and timely your provider\u2019s response will be. If you don\u2019t have any specifics, mention that in the request. Let the entertainers know you are putting details together and that their quote is part of your planning process.<\/p>\n
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Event planners often represent charities, churches, and other non-profits. As such, you may be needing to look for discounted or free services. If this is your plan to book entertainment for your event, make sure you designate your event as a \u201cNon-Profit.\u201d Understand that for most of our members, their talent or skill is their livelihood, and that doing something for exposure or advertising usually isn\u2019t feasible for them. If you have a limited budget, indicate that up front. This gives them the opportunity to offer their services for free or discounted rates.<\/p>\n
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Although we always encourage swift responses, our entertainers and performers try to stay busy and can\u2019t always get back to you right away. They may have a full gigging calendar or, at times, be occupied by personal matters. Allow a few hours for a response. It could be that a band leader needs to contact her bandmates or a clown needs to clear his schedule. Anticipating a reasonable time frame will save you unnecessary frustration and provide the member time to get you an accurate quote.<\/p>\n
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When a performer sends you a quote, it\u2019s helpful to know everything that goes into it. They are calculating their traveling expenses, performance materials, additional performers, any licensing or fees that may be associated, and most importantly, they\u2019re trying to make a living. The talent on GigSalad is some of the best in the country and, by and large, worth every penny. It\u2019s important that you understand the market price of the service you are hiring and be willing to pay for a quality product. GigSalad is an open marketplace, where anyone from weekend warriors just getting started to seasoned pros can list themselves. If you are price shopping or looking for the cheapest deal, realize you may not be getting the highest quality. If you are flexible in your budget, however, that $50 extra could make the difference between an ordinary event and the talk of the town!<\/p>\n
In today\u2019s economy, everyone wants to make sure they are getting the best results for their time and money. Using GigSalad is a fantastic way to discover all sorts of enhancements to your event that you couldn\u2019t find before. Following these tips and being ready to communicate with our members will ensure that you get exceptional entertainment at great prices!<\/p>\n
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