Internet Cafe

Sweepstakes Cafe operators often ask us how to apply for the proper business licenses and permits. The language used to describe the business is key to successfully obtaining a permit. Here are our recommendations for those Internet sweepstakes cafe business owners soliciting donations on behalf of a registered charity:

How much money is needed? Starting BIG is better, but requires more cash. A good place to start is a budget of $500-$700 a week for advertising and marketing.

For Route Locations:

We recommend Launch Day should be on a Thursday since this is the start of the busy weekend (Thurs-Mon).

Do not underestimate the benefits of a soft opening for your Sweepstakes Cafe! A soft opening can provide owners and staff the opportunity to open the store while getting into the swing of the business, and working out all the kinks and bugs inherent in a new venture. Customers understand what "soft opening" means. It means: come in and try us out! And very, very soon we will be conducting a Grand Opening--where everything will be perfect!

The rules for conducting a sweepstakes are quite consistent across the country. The promotion must have a beginning and ending date, state the requirements for participation, detail restrictions for who can enter, when and how the prizes will be awarded, etc., but the most important requirements are identifying the prizes that will be awarded and providing free entry to all who request it.

The typical reasons for taking out a personal loan include automobile financing, home improvement, and other everyday financial situations. But what about the plaintiff? A person who finds themselves strained financially during a lawsuit falls under a very unique category, and personal loans may not be the the right solution.

Are you curious to see how the sausage is made? If so, HEST invites you to visit our offices in Fort Worth and take a tour and find out for yourself! On your visit you will discover:

When considering which Sweepstakes software provider to choose for your business, you really should ask the question: “How much does your company innovate?” And I’m not talking about game titles and themes. Those can be skinned easily and do not represent innovation as they are built on existing mechanics such as game engines.

An interesting story in the WSJ recently peaked my interest. The jist of the story was how the resolutions we make each year are quickly discarded and those that we attempt fail from lack of accountability. So, the suggestion? Outsource your resolutions. To the people who know you best.

If you are a current HEST sweepstakes customer, then you’ve probably already seen our new Reporting and Management Features available now through the online RMS system. The new reports and drill down features contain crucial information for store owners and managers for day to day operations and long range planning.