what are some of the things I need to consider if I want to open a strip club besides the licenses etc?
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you might want to consider which organized crime group controls the neighborhood you want to open one in and get their input. They might have people on their payroll who can grease the wheels of beauracracy for you, and besides you will end up having to deal with them anyway.
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strip club,porn industry
246889
You would have to be extremely attractive and ready to do all kind of kinky stuff. \n\nWomen looking for regular sex don't need to pay for it! they just go to a bar and will have the choice among 20 guys!
993433
You need to read Nolo.com and proper documentation on starting a sweepstakes company, and then contact potential clients for managing their sweepstakes.
808226
You probably need a business license to do that, check with your local chamber of commerce.  It could end up being more trouble than you bargained for.
127011
You need to get a business license and make sure you do the classes in a business zone.  You will want insurance to cover your tail when somebody does something stupid, gets hurt or ill, then blames it on you.  You will want an accountant to make sure you keep your books properly and help you with taxes.  You will want to make sure you understand the sales tax laws in your county and state, and how and when they will be collected.  You will want to advertise and offer specials to bring in business.  You will need capital for equipment and a place.  You want to research location to make sure you get good business.  Do not rush into this.  Take a few months to do your research and market research to make sure this is what your community needs, or find a way to create a need for it.
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go to a local strip club and ask the girls there. most of them will do when they see bunch of guys so they trust you.\n\nat least $200/per/girl/hr
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you should really try to buy or download the dvd "Strip Game". this will answer all your questions. it's a really interesting documentary that goes behind the scenes of strip clubs interviewing strippers and following them to reveal their secret lives they live. here's the link. check it out. hope it helps, good luck on your paper.\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Strip-Game/dp/B00079HZU2
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WOW, you have alot of questions. . . . I will try to answer them\n\nQ: how do you and where do you place ads for models?\nA: I would say the adult message boards is a good place to start, It really depends on they type of shoot you are doing. I try to stay from local girls if I can. But if you are in a large city like L.A. N.Y. or ATL they you can run ads in the paper. \n\nQ: what is the going rate for a photo/video shoot?\nA: Again, it depends on the type of shoot. I don't deal with hardcore (except married couple sites) so I wouldn't know. I usually pay $$75 per hour for a solo, non-penetration shoot, or if I know it's going to be an all day shoot, I pay a flat rate of $500.   But I also use alot of brokered photos from places like http://www.web-legal.com - and I rarely shoot video.\n\nQ: whats the best way to advertise your product? \nA: When I start a new site, I spam the hell out of the search engines, and then give my members a referal code for a free month if someone they know signs up. You can also do link exchanges with other websites. \n\nQ: do you know of any web-designers that build sites?\nA: Me, Myself, And I . . .  amateur_designs@yahoo.com if you are interested.\n\nQ: what does an average adult video company make in yearly sales?\nA: I don't know about video. Adult websites vary, depending on the type of site, content, and ease of use.\n\nQ: how do you get your product mass produced so there in every video store across u.s.a. and abroad?\nA: Wouldn't know. . .  I would assume that since you are just starting out, you get a DVD copy machine and run it til it explodes, then take it back to the store and exchange it for one that's not broken. As for getting the dvd's in stores, most businesses order there products from a wholesaler. Just find out which wholesalers they uses, and contact them.\n\nSorry I couldn't answer all of your questions, but I hope this helps a little atleast.
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most porn companies have inhouse production facilities or individuals that already do the job for them for bottom dollar. you may want to create a list of smaller start-ups and go from there by contacting them individually. do some research and see what you come up with.
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First ur club must be THE talked club in town before its opening, repend the rumor that there are gonna be too many epople and u have to come early to get in place....invite a great DJ for the grand opening.. depending of the kind of music that is...U can split the club in 2...one half with sofas and chilling music and one half with a real dancefloor...or if u dont have enough space, or money, u can just do 1 dancefloo..people judge a club primarely by its DJ so if the music is great and alcohol is cheap, people will have a great time and come back. The price of alcohol dosnt have to be THAT cheap, just the lowest price of all the good clubs in the area. Build Fire resistant counters and let the barmaids lit it on fire one during a night (with alcohol) always amazez me when they do that! These are all the tips i can think of.
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I worked at a strip club as a DJ and there was a video store on the premises.  Video sales did well, but most of the sales profits came from toys and novelties.  There was minimal interest in rentals... to the point where renting was discontinued due to lack of profits.  Where the big money came from was video viewing booths... mostly because it's where married men made rendezvous with anonymous men for sexual encounters... it was really gross, but huge profits there.  Oh... and we dealt mostly with wholesalers.. in fact most everything came really cheap from wholesalers unloading product they couldn't move easily.
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I used to be a stripper and bar manager, so I understand where your feelings are coming from, I had to deal with a lot of insecure wives and gf's in that place. But if it is a clean and decent club. Then I assure you, you have nothing to worry about. Strippers are just working people too, some people do it with their clothes on others with no clothes. Most adult entertainers are there to work to raise kids, go to college or just to pay bills. I agree there are some out there who do other things to make money and that's what give's strippers a bad name in general. I used to host couples nights on Saturday nights just so the wives and gf's could come in and see what goes on there. So what if a man get's a lap dance. It's just a dance and most laws state that dancers have to have a certain amount of space between them and the customer. It's all in fun that's why it is called Adult Entertainment. If you want to message me and ask me more about it I will do my best to answer all of your questions about it. But I am sure that you have nothing to worry about by your man going to the strip club. Hope this answer helps from someone in the profession.
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Well first you should probably check your local, state and the federal laws so you know what you can and can't do.\n\nSecond come up with some capital.\n\nThird use capital to pay talent and studio staff. \n\nFourth attempt to make a name for yourself amongst the 8 billion other porn companies.\n\nFifth reflect on how now that your hundreds of thosands of dollars in debt and facing lawsuites that starting your own porn business was a lot less fun then you thought it would be.\n\nOh and I forgot that you'll probably want to come up with some sort of business plan other then "I wanna be like Randy West."
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I would start by doing lots of research on opening a business and jotting down just off the top of your head what you'll need to get started before you even try to figure out costs - listing everything will give you a place to start.  Here are some things I would think about:\n\n1) where and how big do you want this shop to be?\n2) what space is available in the area where you want the location\n3) will you need to do your own renovating/remodeling to the space\n4) do you plan to buy or rent the space?\n5) location is really, really important; are there other businesses in the area that draw people and might promote walk-in business for your shop?\n6) how close is your nearest competition? don't even try to compete with starbucks if they're anywhere near unless there's something so unique about your shop that you'll have your own niche following\n7) how will you advertise?\n8) will you need to hire employees\n9) who will handle the legal work? the accounting? \n10) how much insurance will you need - property insurance, insurance against loss of inventory, liability insurance in case a customer or an employee gets hurt in the store\n11)how much inventory do you need to get started?\n12) how much money do you need not just for upfront costs but to keep the shop going in the beginning before the business takes off\n13) have either of you worked at the kind of coffee/tea shop you'd like to own - are you willing to do that for awhile to really learn the ins and outs of the business?
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First you would have to apply for a business license, before that though you should make sure to really research your items that you sell...or that your rental space will allow you to make a profit.  Its a good idea to make contacts with your suppliers now, that way you can see if its profitable business or something that will stress you out and barely keeping your head above water.
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Congratulations on finding an opportunity and having the intelligence on seizing such.\n\nHere is what I can help you with:\n\n1. When negotiating your lease, To cut down on your start us expenses ask them pay for all of the improvements needed in exchange for a share of the net proceeds for a specified time, say "In exchange for all of the leasehold improvements needed I will give you 25% of my net profits for the first 4 years" This will save you huge in the long run.\n\n2. Buy your equipment cheap, buy used equipment, try Craigslist, eBay, restaurant auctions; there you can buy all your equipment for 10 cents on the dollar.\n\n3. Do surveys of the gyms to see what would sell the best in each gym, do not be afraid to go out and meet the patrons of the gym, make it personal, say "Hi, my name is _____ and I am planning on opening a snack bar here very soon and I would really like your input on what you think would sell well, what would you buy?" After they give you there input, give them a coupon for a free item, or a discount redeemable the first month you are open. This will get them talking to there friends and they will also no you when you open and will be more interested in buying when you open.\n\n4. As for opening them, I would start with just one, to see if it will do well, don’t blow all $10k with this one though, and keep it conservative. Get your vendors to pitch in on the equipment such as beverage coolers. If your first one is successful start your next. Start with the gym that you think has the highest potential and will be most successful.\n\n5. This will really put a strain in your time, dedicate as much of your spare time as possible to this, try to cut down on your labor cost by working it yourself. The next best thing to your own free labor is hiring the most attractive females possible to work the counter. Think I am kidding? Go to most busy espresso carts and you will find them.\n\nThis is all I can think of for now, if you have any other question please do not hesitate to send me an email for further inquiry, jcattin@comcast.net\n\nGood luck!