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Run your band as a business

News by Louise Dodgson under Artist Managers, Selling & Distributing Your Music

20th July 2012

Run your band as a business

Unleash your business brain! Get your business head on! Yes, the creative part of your music is top priority but if you can combine this with some organisation and a business mind then the possibilities are endless!

Below are a couple of articles to inspire you into this frame of mind. First up, the BBC analyse the increased success of fan-funding as a source of music finance. Then check out Hypebot's top tips for treating your music with a professional, business approach.

Related Links

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18788054

http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/07/your-band-is-your-business-5-things-unsigned-artists-need-to-do-right-now.html


Tags

unsigned bands, unsigned musicians, fan-funding, kickstarter, pledge music, diy music

 
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