If your country club is barely getting by and the bills are difficult to pay, it may be time to bring in a country club consulting service and find out how to turn things around. You want to become more efficient with the profits that you have, and you need to find ways to make more money.
There are a lot of factors that will go into this, and the consultant will want to look through the books and the social events. Here are some of the things to expect during the consult.
Efficiency Reports
Let the consultant go through and look at all your spending. They will evaluate all the following things around the club:
- Utility expenses
- Food and beverage costs and waste
- Payroll costs
- Membership fees
- Overdue fees
The consultant will create a report to show where you are losing the most money and where you can make changes to start earning more of a profit.
Options for Increased Profits
The consultant will tell you where you need to increase fees and rates, programs that you need to incorporate into the club, and other ways to make money. This may include changing hours, changing staff duties and more.
The consultant will have a variety of programs and options to implement that have been used in other country clubs and that pertain to your club directly. Go through the options with your management team for their feedback as well.
New Programs Needed
The consultant will have lists of programs that other clubs have used and ways to improve your current programs. These may include:
- Youth or family lessons
- Babysitting possibilities
- More beverage delivery service options
- Carry-out possibilities
- More private parties and dinners
- Family nights and events
- Men or women nights out
Every time you can create a reason to gather people at the club, it's another chance to make more money.
There may be options that are specifically related to the area where you live, or unique things that you have at your specific country club. If you are looking to change the type of members you attract, the amount of money profit and the flow of your club, it's time to get a professional consultant.
A consultant may be needed to get you through these battling financial times and to help you change the social expectations and activities through the club. The sooner you get help, the sooner you can turn your image and profits around.
