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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by KAYSANTOS: 7:38am On Mar 25, 2019
twentyk:
Hello NL'ders, I want to have an idea of how lucrative it is to run a Viewing center for live matches.....

I want to use the upcoming Nations Cup as an opportunity to jump start the hustle, I have no idea on how it is to run one, and I'm here , asking business owners, or individuals with experience, ideas, and inside knowledge to give me a little OT in the business.....

P. S, i have a large space, two TV's and getting chairs are not a problem for me...intending to start small with the (nations cup FREE)...

It's not that much lucrative bro, just like any other business, it has it's ups and downs.(1)DSTV subscription is something else (2)weather may do it's damage sometimes. My advice is maybe you should add the Playstation business(if you know about it) to it to supplement it

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by twentyk(m): 7:41am On Mar 25, 2019
pofolo:


no p....

@stando

Bud is what even ctl n metro uses, only that this time it is you who will control watever u want to watch and even where ?
i understand bud is relatively cheaper to dstv right?
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by twentyk(m): 7:41am On Mar 25, 2019
KAYSANTOS:
It's not that much lucrative bro, just like any other business, it has it's ups and downs.(1)DSTV subscription is something else (2)weather may do it's damage sometimes. My advice is maybe you should add the Playstation business(if you know about it) to it to supplement it
play station is never a bad thing...
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by simon98(m): 7:45am On Mar 25, 2019
Get startimes too cus Chelsea and manu will play Europa!

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by Nobody: 7:50am On Mar 25, 2019
eduardo36:
The cable subscription is #17500 per month for DStv, it consist of all Chanel which include Super sport and many others, Gradually you can include GOtv which I think is less affordable depending on your prefer bouquet.
you can connect secondary decoder. that will work based on first decoder subscription.
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by adisabarber(m): 7:53am On Mar 25, 2019
Wizywiz:
u cant watch more than one match at a go in beer parlour but u can watch two to three matches simultaneosly with ur 100 naira at d viewing center coupled with d fun and arguements...who no go no no

Most bars show more than one match. As for the atmosphere, you have a point
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by hustla(m): 7:54am On Mar 25, 2019
twentyk:
i think I got a dope location, it's populated by students and lots of people around not to talk of unavailability of better viewing center.....

This idea originally came due to my frustration of not finding a place to watch live match..... Do you run one

Let me give u an idea based on one very good Viewing center I saw at Ekiti

- Student area
-The guy has about 5 Large TVs and plenty of benches
- At the back, he put extra tall benches
- At the entrance, you meet someone who issues tickets to you at one entrance and one who opens the door to you when you show that ticket at the other entrance
-it makes it very organized and coordinated cos they won't allow you enter if you don't have that ticket no matter who you are
- UCL final Bayern vs Chelsea, I wonder how much that guy made tbh cos he still had to bring out extra TVs at the back ( that's despite the fact that it's the biggest viewing center I've seen o)
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by hustla(m): 7:55am On Mar 25, 2019
hustla:


Let me give u an idea based on one very good Viewing center I saw at Ekiti

- Student area
-The guy has about 5 Large TVs and plenty of benches
- At the back, he put extra tall benches
- At the entrance, you meet someone who issues tickets to you at one entrance when you pay and one who opens the door to you when you show that ticket at the other entrance
-it makes it very organized and coordinated cos they won't allow you enter if you don't have that ticket no matter who you are
-He sell Gala, Chinchin, Water, Lacasera inside for refreshments

- UCL final Bayern vs Chelsea, I wonder how much that guy made tbh cos he still had to bring out extra TVs at the back ( that's despite the fact that it's the biggest viewing center I've seen o)
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by KAYSANTOS: 8:01am On Mar 25, 2019
twentyk:
play station is never a bad thing...
That's a good thing then
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by zinaunreal(m): 8:07am On Mar 25, 2019
great664:


Thank you Bro. This is what I was searching for, if no one mention this then I will alert OP.

This is just the naked truth. I run a betshop (BETKING) and I show free football with Premium DSTV account. There are 5 different betshop in the area and we all show free ball. You can imagine the patronage of viewing center in the area.

VERY LOW.

A viewing center in my area opposite three betshops still run like normal. Stop discouraging people

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by DWJOBScom(m): 8:25am On Mar 25, 2019
bluefilm:
It's rubbish.

Once season is over, nothing for you again.


I think so too
Unless you decide to offer other services like drinks , small foods and gradually bosom off to a full joint.
That should be the step ahead - don’t just start a viewing centre but step it up to something else

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by bukeb633(m): 8:29am On Mar 25, 2019
I will advice u to look for other alternative. Many people I know who started this biz ended up regretting. Is d population enough to cover up d expenses. monthly recharge of DStv for double view is 17k. Fuel 2 litter per March. Generator maintenance nko? Shop rent nko?. How many times in a week do u show March? Is 50 people winning to watch d March? U can only see better crowd when Chelsea, man u or Arsenal is playing. Some times only 20 people or less will come to watch March and that's amount to 2000 naira or less.
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by Clashy(m): 8:35am On Mar 25, 2019
Topmaike007:
And be careful dealing with Chelsea fans cos na agbero full the club ooo
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by Gerrard59(m): 8:40am On Mar 25, 2019
AntiBrutus:


Because you don't understand how young men are trying to make money without doing yahoo yahoo.

Thanks for this post.


@Topic: Nice thread. I learnt a lot.
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by stando: 9:23am On Mar 25, 2019
pofolo:


no p....

@stando

Bud is what even ctl n metro uses, only that this time it is you who will control watever u want to watch and even where ?
So how do I go about getting the bud and how much does it cost, thanks
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by NnamAries: 9:44am On Mar 25, 2019
It is a very lucrative business depending on how well packaged and affordable you make it. There are so many new things you can introduce, like drinks or snacks, but most importantly you have to make everyone feel welcome, thus finding a way to cut the prices into certain categories, that way everyone is hanging out with like minded people while getting excellent treatment off their money. Goodluck.
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by LeoFish92(m): 10:12am On Mar 25, 2019
Lizzyangel:
my hubby invested in it...
3 big flat screen tvs at 40k each
bug generator 45k
two big standing fan 18k
dstv decoder, dish and insatllation 65k
wiring & workmanship 20k
40 benches 28k
land 1k per month
planks for building
cement and sand for plastering.
misscelleneous
we spent more than 400k then sha....but the turn out is poor because of betshops, Hotels, Beer parlors and shops showing games for free...worst of it all...startimes is now showing most of the games and you can subscribe as low as 100h to watch a match.

Flat screen TV at 40k?

I presume he bought it Belgium. Please how many inches and which brand?

Kindly answer cos your reply will go a long way in helping me. I want to buy a Belgium big screen TV and my budget is between 40 to 50k
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by twentyk(m): 10:36am On Mar 25, 2019
hustla:


Let me give u an idea based on one very good Viewing center I saw at Ekiti

- Student area
-The guy has about 5 Large TVs and plenty of benches
- At the back, he put extra tall benches
- At the entrance, you meet someone who issues tickets to you at one entrance and one who opens the door to you when you show that ticket at the other entrance
-it makes it very organized and coordinated cos they won't allow you enter if you don't have that ticket no matter who you are
- UCL final Bayern vs Chelsea, I wonder how much that guy made tbh cos he still had to bring out extra TVs at the back ( that's despite the fact that it's the biggest viewing center I've seen o)
i like this

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by mercyland93(m): 10:45am On Mar 25, 2019
Very lucrative if u have a good commercial place to site it. But u must -----

not be too friendly with your customers,
get at least two hefty gys to always manage the entrance door,
you can gym very well so as for u to be a threat to some bad customers who would not want to pay you,
then ensure ur subscription is always up-to-date cus any interruptions can aggravate the anger of ur customers.

I embarked on a football center in 2015 at a less commercial community and I operate it for three seasons ( mostly part time). Thou a bit stressful, First two seasons was good. But my third season was contested with one man who thought I'm making millions from the center and decides to start showing ball in his 'beer parlour'.
Thus, I got tired eventually and decides to venture into something else.

Anyway, I have some decoders for sale. So the @ops can contact me for easy transferring.

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by twentyk(m): 10:51am On Mar 25, 2019
mercyland93:
Very lucrative if u have a good commercial place to site it. But u must -----

not be too friendly with your customers,
get at least two hefty gys to always manage the entrance door,
you can gym very well so as for u to be a threat to some bad customers who would not want to pay you,
then ensure ur subscription is always up-to-date cus any interruptions can aggravate the anger of ur customers.

I embarked on a football center in 2015 at a less commercial community and I operate it for three seasons ( mostly part time). Thou a bit stressful, First two seasons was good. But my third season was contested with one man who thought I'm making millions from the center and decides to start showing ball in his 'beer parlour'.
Thus, I got tired eventually and decides to venture into something else.

Anyway, I have some decoders for sale. So the @ops can contact me for easy transferring.
thanks for the contribution.... Id keep you in mind...
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by great664(m): 10:55am On Mar 25, 2019
zinaunreal:


A viewing center in my area opposite three betshops still run like normal. Stop discouraging people

Oga I don't know the Op from Adam nor his area just saying what I know.

Maybe those betshops dont have DSTV nor do they show matches in that case it works fine.

Be honest, will you go to viewing center to pay when you have a place close by to watch it for free?

Na naija we dey Bro.

I advice Op join other business. Viewing center biz is dead just like Cafe business.
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by great664(m): 11:00am On Mar 25, 2019
Lizzyangel:
my hubby invested in it...
3 big flat screen tvs at 40k each
bug generator 45k
two big standing fan 18k
dstv decoder, dish and insatllation 65k
wiring & workmanship 20k
40 benches 28k
land 1k per month
planks for building
cement and sand for plastering.
misscelleneous
we spent more than 400k then sha....but the turn out is poor because of betshops, Hotels, Beer parlors and shops showing games for free...worst of it all...startimes is now showing most of the games and you can subscribe as low as 100h to watch a match.


Thank you madam for the truth, betshops, beer parlour and startines mess this business. I repeat don't venture.

Zinaunreal is she discouraging the Op too?
Viewing center is dead like Cafe.
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by LeoFish92(m): 11:22am On Mar 25, 2019
buzritchy:
Op follow your instincts after dissecting everyone's comment & seek God's guidance over the business.

Please incase any viewing center owner is in need of a large screen 50" Samsung tv, just pm me as I have one unused and suitable for this business.
Thanks

How much? Can you attach pictures?
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by bercarray(m): 11:27am On Mar 25, 2019
My own advise is, go to a furniture to make bench 4 u, dont use plastic chairs o, because they will help u break it anyhow

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by ghettochild4u(m): 11:38am On Mar 25, 2019
I will suggest u start big... Here's the real deal.. U have to make tickets... Make a cubicle for purchase of tickets... Never engage ur customer directly...I mean when football match don start n u begin to ask for money.....
Put Those industrial fans inside.. If possible AC... For such hot weekends..
Don't forget the sales of carbonated, fizzy drinks and alcohol....try find someone be helping u prepare n sell pepper soup(fish,turkey,meat)..
By the end of this year...
Oh boy u are a mutherfucking comfortable man
N.B: don't forget to install those big aljazeera satellites... Or switch to IPTV for some matches that may not get shown.....

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by mabea: 11:47am On Mar 25, 2019
zinaunreal:

Even with bet naija i still dey run my viewing enter with maximum profit packaging matters alot
That's a good one
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by zinaunreal(m): 11:48am On Mar 25, 2019
great664:



Thank you madam for the truth, betshops, beer parlour and startines mess this business. I repeat don't venture.

Zinaunreal is she discouraging the Op too?
Viewing center is dead like Cafe.

I run a viewing center and am making money STOP DISCOURAGING PEOPLE. IF YOU CANT MAKE IT ALLOW OTHERS TO TRY. dont bombard your bad experience and make people see it as the final verdict. The secret to any good business is location and packaging thats all.. if you miss that, you will fall

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by sevo(m): 12:04pm On Mar 25, 2019
Hey guys, I just bought a viewing centre in Kaduna. I was thinking of ditching dstv to be streaming the matches live. Can anyone educate me on how this is done and if its a better option than dstv. I am paying dstv premium plus extra view which is about 18000.
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by Thane(m): 12:37pm On Mar 25, 2019
Amitez:

Provide your school account with your registration number. I will help you pay direct to school acct and send you the transfer slip to evidence payment. Do that fast.

nice
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by oyebolaidris: 1:35pm On Mar 25, 2019
Fiestly, I OWN A vIEWING CENTER, SO I SHOULD BE IN GOOD POSITION TO ADVICE.

=Get a good location with next to nothing competition
=package ur biz with flat screen TVs and good ventilation
=Ensure your other equipment like generator etc are always in good shape
=Get a good brand name that easily comes to mind
=Get DStv, startimes, kwese, strong, Android box + anything available decoder that gives live matches. (dstv is the most important, it gives
you 90% season matches)
=Monthly sub on dstv for 3 TV point decoders is 18100naira
=Look for viewing center association in your location. that's where u get first hand information on anything relating to ur biz
=You must have the same level of passion for the games, if not more than your customers self. that's what will keep u going in tough time
= Average monthly fuel for an 18k dstv sub can't be more than 15k
=Separate friends & co from the biz, it will kills you easily
=keep records of every match you. i.e income 7 expenditures
=Be discipline
=Make money
=Thank me later

call me for more advice.. Jay Jay viewing center... 08073890918

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Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by twentyk(m): 2:26pm On Mar 25, 2019
great664:


Oga I don't know the Op from Adam nor his area just saying what I know.

Maybe those betshops dont have DSTV nor do they show matches in that case it works fine.

Be honest, will you go to viewing center to pay when you have a place close by to watch it for free?

Na naija we dey Bro.

I advice Op join other business. Viewing center biz is dead just like Cafe business.
maybe it's dead in your area.... Where I come from, it's alive and kicking
Re: How Lucrative Is Football Viewing Center Business? by buzritchy: 3:00pm On Mar 25, 2019
LeoFish92:


How much? Can you attach pictures?

Ok will attach pictures later when I get home or we can communicate via whatsapp if you want

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