A new benefit for ILTA Developer Members is that they are automatically qualified to attend a quarterly conference held by Zone Laser Tag.

The world’s largest laser tag company will hold a free 2 day seminar for future laser tag operators that seek to be profitable. Attendee’s will come from all across the United States and Canada to learn how to become profitable by avoiding the numerous startup mistakes commonly incurred in the development of a new business.

The conference, entitled “How to Start Your Profitable Laser Tag Business”, will be held at Lazer Blaze in Louisville, KY every quarter.

Conference topics include:

- Feasibility Studies - What you should know to write a great business plan
- Industry Growth Numbers - Where, why, and how much the industry is growing
- Business Plan Preparation - Tips to get your funding!
- Site Selection Criteria - Prevent errors that you would have to live with.
- Lease Negotiation - Learn how to get 18 months free rent!
- Insurance Requirements - What is required and how to pay the least for coverage.
- ADA compliance - Avoid costly mistakes complying if you don't have to.
- Theming - Why is important and how to save money doing it.
- Facility Layout Plans and Suggestions - Operational efficiency achievement.
- Food Service: Pro’s and Con’s - why food is important to your success.

But start up will not be the only thing covered, presentations by Mark Young, owner of Ultrazone Sherman Oaks, CA and Jack Turner, owner of Lazer Blaze, Louisville, KY will cover topics including:

- Interviewing Systems - procedures to selecting only the best.
- Hiring and Firing Systems - methods to ensure compliance requirements.
- Employee Documentation and Retention Systems - Proper paperwork produces profits.
- Party Planning Systems - Acieve maximum profitability with the right party planning.
- Coin-op and Redemption Systems- Tricks and tips for greater coin drops
- Marketing for Repeat Visits - proven marketing techniques to increase return customers.
- Laser Tag Memberships - How to generate revenues on slow nights.

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s representative, Geri Grant, will provide numerous free guides to the attendee’s as well as cover various topics regarding funding requirements to help the future operators receive SBA loans.

Other guest presenters will included Jeff Schilling, President of Creative Works, Inc., the largest independant arena building company in the world as well as laser tag operators Pat O'Conner, owner of the 11-year old Ultrazone Ft. Wayne in Ft. Wayne, IN and Shuan Greer, a new operator who owns Game Time Laser Tag in Dublin, OH.

Attendee’s will come to this conference based in part that nearly 50% of Zone Laser Tag operators gross over $750,000 in laser tag sales and over 75% of Zone Laser Tag operators have locations averaging 5.8 years compared to the industry average lifespan of 3.1 years for most other laser tag systems.

Some comments from past attendees are:

"A lot of great info. I am energized to continue my research".- Jeff Murphy.

"The seminar was great!!! It was very informative and I would certainly recommend to anyone interested in getting started in the business
– Kiki West-Johnson

"I now believe I can compete in this market because I learned how to sell fun and the experience". – Ed Daraskevich

"This seminar provides an absolute wealth of information - It is an absolute must for anyone looking to enter the laser tag industry." – Dan Falzone

"We came to this seminar knowing very little other then that we thought we wanted to open a laser tag center. We now know that we can do this and will be successful" – Cindy Armstrong

"Thank you for helping me turn my dream into reality and welcoming me in the 'Family'." – Marge Walter

"The entire experience gave me an overwhelming amount of information and even excitement in the preparation of my future venture." – Tina Porter

"A Must for anyone even considering a laser tag business." – Steve Ayton

"Zone Systems seminar was fun and informative! I look forward to the next step in this process!." – Colleen Meade

"I have learned most of the 'Big Things' that one must learn/think about. This also made me think about lots of the 'Little Things' I otherwsie would not have." – Keith Roberts

"Very good for someone who knows very little about laser tag and is looking to start a laser tag business." – Jim Kozloski

"A really great overall view of the laser tag business." – Donn Roberts

"This program provides a wealth of information for anyone considering a laser tag business - and an opportunity to network with knowledgeable people and others getting into the business." – Carole Sjolander, Executive Director, IALEI

Attendee’s will leave the conference with an ILTA Developer Membership Benefits Binder and a Developer Manual from the independent laser tag operators association; educational manuals donated by IALEI, the FEC trade assoication; trade magazines; and a wealth of knowledge to help them become profitable faster and generate greater returns on their investment.

Zone Laser Tag has now expanded their seminar schedule from twice a year to four times a year due to the demand for this conference. Contact Erik Guthrie at 866-966-3797 or by e-mail to reserve your space in the next conference. Conferences are scheduled for January, April, July and October of every year.

ABOUT ZONE LASER TAG
Zone Laser Tag is part of the Zone Empire, the largest laser tag company in the world with over 240 locations operating. Over 13 million games of Zone laser tag are played every year making it the world’s favorite laser game. Zone Empire has offices on four continents and five corporate owned or managed locations. Zone Laser Tag has been involved in the laser tag industry since 1987.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Erik Guthrie Zone Laser Tag 866-966-3797 http://www.zonelasertag.com