Begin your search no later than six to twelve months ahead of time.
The reason why you want to search for a DJ entertainer that fast is because you�re in a competition. Yes, you are competing with other people seeking the same services on the same day as you. So it is best that you begin your DJ search as soon as you have chosen and booked your Hotel.

Ask for referrals�but be careful
The best way that you can choose a DJ is through the referral from a person you trust or have no gain in making this recommendation. Make sure that the person referring is referring from the audience�s overall response to the DJ in question and not merely their own personal perceptions.

Do not base your DJ selection based on a fancy advertisement
Advertisements are flash, not substance. Just because a Disc Jockey Company has an advertisement in the yellow pages or the local wedding publications does not mean they are the best or reliable. Anyone with money can get into advertising with no questions asked.

Look for a reliable full-time company
DJ companies come and go every year! Similarly, new DJ web sites pop up on the internet every week and shopping by internet alone will give you only half of the story. Think about this, a full time DJ company is a professional business, these DJ companies rely on their craft as DJ entertainers for their livelihood. A part-time Disc Jockey has another job to fall back on and your event is �pocket money� for them.

Customer Service
Take the time and invest in a telephone call to the DJ Company you are considering. Talk to each prospective company. Are they excited about your event? Are they polite? Keep in mind that a Disc Jockeys performance is a customer service, and how they handle your initial  consultation can give great insight into how they work as a whole.

Don�t let the price make the cut
Cheap DJs are never good and good Disc Jockeys are never cheap.
One of the most common mistakes that lead to event nightmares is hiring the cheapest DJ Company. Usually the cheapest DJ Company  is the company with the inexperienced DJs? An experienced polished professional can calmly deal with the nervous family member, or a crowd that just won�t dance, while keeping the event enjoyable. Make sure the DJ has experience entertaining at YOUR type of  event. Weddings and Corporate Events are very different from the  Bar/Club and School DJ! A cut rate DJ can destroy your event.