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"cleaned_text": "creating successful business plan artist following document created strictly interested understanding different aspects business plan several models creating business plans one possible model make sure writing business plan best refl ects artist music reminder business music band promotion marketing successful industry business plan business plan outlines professional goals achieve goals resources need get order achieve goals basically story career business business plan takes idea stage action stage write business plan basic level perhaps important level business plan allow focus thinking set realistic plan realistic goals get moving forward career additionally business plan used bring key players woul like part team key players might include prospec tive managers agents labels business plan shows people thought career planned want achieve goals treat career seriously finally business plans often us ed obtain financing investors banks venture capitalists government etc business plan might included applications factor srias new funding programs preparation writing business plan consider reader objectives research elements business plan write business plan develop outline key sections use realistic financial projections gain feedback executive summary although beginning actual business plan executive summary always written last normally size business plan one page least introduce band describe project briefly make request overview goals prov ide synopsis marketing plan introduction briefly introduce bandartist mini bio briefly introduce project busi ness plan submitted specific project instances area also used make request state making request see first two points mission statement offer audience essence exist basically normally single statement hort series statements would explain essence existence bandartist vision statement ultimate end goal working towards always goal work towards normally single statement well music industry overview really necessary seeking outside funding investment party may little knowledge music industry wish include something like person music industry brief establish hat researched industry suggested format paragraphs bandartist bio history functions including detailed bio band present within bio history band history bio professional read like resume necessary every dateevent bands history area key points want give really detailed history make sure good reason around long time include appendices want introduce individual play ers within band give brief bios refer reader detailed bio player appendix choose leave bios individual band members reference business plan put appendix basically leave mini bios actual document introducing band members also include functions people carry additional actual artistic endeavor example bass player also books shows indicated allows reader get better understanding going carry activities make artist successful also option indicating respective areas carry actual duties example could indicate bass player books shows tour plans section reduce amount information section suggested format charts biosfunc tion paragraphs timelines history key players optional working key players necessary andor important success section would allow introduce indicate role example introduce manager agent accountant booker etc section especially important working someone isnt well known trying establish heir credibility gives chance celebrate someone well known working project want include longer bios people would recommend placing appendix referencing also getting letters refe rence people referencing letters section placing appendices suggested format charts audience area becoming one im portant aspect artists marketing plan knowing audience w ho really know audience really stand marketingbusiness plans audience isnt everyone hould tracking comes shows gender breakdown age income levels optional artists listen purchase cds big audience dont gue ss use statistics canada research make really good estimate events attend else shop could work wi th retail outlets promote internet saavy etc geographical location suggested format charts st atistics paragraphs details graphics branding optional groups spend lot time developing specific logo font writing style colour schemes etc part branding working bands retail outlets supporters build particular image discussed well logo branding important group may want include logo explanation around use logo could also submit graphics logo part appendix reference business plan suggested format paragraphs graphics recording project producer studio ou working also good place put bio producer history studio working key engineer may want also put section artist using key session players may also want provide mini bios reference bio page appendices timelines project fulllength demo ep etc unique project needs explanation material audience need better understanding material recording process suggested format combination paragraphs charts press kit press package comprised anything different pre ss kit outside standard press kit press kit electronic component press kit going used details necessary key players already addressed option attach press kit appendix already required application suggested format paragraphs additional merchandise optional selling merchandise besides recording project ie tshirts hats tank tops etc selling previously released cds basically else making money able justify reason get additional merchandise ie demand fan base sell well price charging lot artists spend enough time understanding costs pricing saw great marketing plan cluded graphics merchandise printed could submit appendix suggested format charts list merchandise items paragraphs introduction justification prerelease promotions optional artists may decide include di fferent topic media relations fan base management created preordered list fans wanting new cd even radio stations contact make aware upcoming recording project tv print interviews lined special events gigs using prerelease promotional event conferenc es planning attend hype project direct emails web site press releases fan base get pumped already identified key players work suggested format paragraphscharts cd release party cd release party held confirmed close confirmed least venue going multiple release parties choose location remember people may know regina sk best place fo r release cd must explain unique pricing schemes using example cd may cost cover may cost someone purchases get purc hase event get retail outlets people c prepurchase tickets show people buy tickets ahead time even buy tickets ahead time events leading cd release party using promote upcoming release ticket sales event contests set example could get sponsor cover dinner local rest aurant throw artist prize package free cover event creative would allow go radio stations contest c ould promote could also lead increased coverage radio tv print mediums using promote event effective postering method postering contests set web site andor email base fans promot e show fan base work discount cd first guests going musical guests event choose artists benefit guests appendices could include press releases going use promotional materials fans details prize packages putting together bios guest performers etc already identified key players work suggested format combination charts paragraphs touring plans word caution lot artists think good enough say going tour saskatchewan western canada eastern canada lot venues play good enough sorry lot research must go developing touring plans first history band played past indicates rapport certain venues included detailed list timeline include appendices need establish touring artist havent done lot touring thats okay better get ready work butt next part section people want touring strategy almost confirmed mean called pyramid winnipeg sent press package stated would interested hiring new release done would even better ou could get letters intent include appendix l east know contact names specific locations able show hav e identified venues embrace style musicdont get game listing every venue think include identified venues try keep chart form thats concise please please indicate established relationship working bookeragent say need prove relationship venue touring reality otherwise touring plans become airy show geographic strategy basically plan start saskatchewan expand prairie prov inces go east starting saskatchewan alberta moving northern united states need show hav e chosen geographic strategy ie strong christi market lower mainland touring saska tchewan lower mainland bc planning tour internationally understand rules restrictions regulations benefits traveling particular country touring artists fit strategy shared bill headlining opening wellestablished act postering strategy postering using street teams basically getting promotion done tour area include media relations see section tour section cover media relations section appendix tour details touring se ction becoming extremely long bios artists working identified key players suggested format charts paragraphs media strategy understand radio stations ou targeting caution include list radio stationsif still want referenced appendix importantly understand play formats needs radio stations press release promot ional plans radio database contests promoti onal giveaways radio djs audiences special events team radio station received support already single know radio stations interested promoting single done letters intentemails included appendix able secure onair interview promotion single tour dates may area radio tracker keep track success past successes radio plans televisi media video interviewslive performances hav e lined get letters intent interest understanding tv programs supporting local live performances started conversations choose programs hat chose important lesserknown programs need show benefit plans print media newspapers periodicals interviewers targeting interesting stories promotional ideas using print media received confirmed support letters si gnificant relationships past serve benefit di choose newspapers periodicals magazines chose important dealing lesser known publications need spell benefits reader making use online edias example mpcom make sure show benefit working company appendix background information lesser known tv print online medias way dont make section large suggested format combination charts graphs paragraphs fan base development todays industry fan base considered important element success artist interest general industry take email list mailing list keep contact fans database allows target region get news career services offer web site ie message boards daily artist journal contestspromotions updated news section email address kind customer service measure fans get questionsconcerns addressed able make use key f ans head street teams certain areas street teams great job postering promoting show wordof mouth etc offer newsletter discounts merchandise fan party caution things offer everything need offer going work best fan base able conduct online surveys invenue surveys learned surveys synops details save appendix basically get fans feel though enough connection buy cds go shows appendix samples fan base development tools optional ie surveys newsletters postcards press rel eases survey result details suggested format paragraphs charts graphs web sitetechnology information may alr eady covered areas business plan thats fine web site becoming key strategy point lot independent artists sections offering web site benefit electronic press kit area bio photos gig listing history contact information separ ate areas industry professionals general public offer fan base devel opment area brief already covered reference section general news area section people sample music area people email offer link join email list general info area provides biohistory band band photos tour dates etc genreaudience wellsuited w eb site talent buyers need work enjoy moving around site ecommerce area se lling cds site process work going manage promoting web site fit rest strategy contestsp romotions general public web site online sources promote web site key links partnerships andor sponsors hat attached web site appendix want include samples web site please reference include appendix suggested format paragraphs charts distributionretail strategy cds merchandise getting end consumer already covered ecommerce web site touring sales mention briefly plan get album distributed stores need show made contacts done research isnt enough say going try get distribution deal hard work get distributed ndicates havent done homework able identify distributi companies would work well show established relations hip must able show generated terest project far retail goes able identify independent stores take product distributor distribution deal important identify retail outlets suppor project even better started discussions ou using lesser known retail stores may want describe store reader may unfamiliar identify promotional activities planned retail stores working retail store standard music store make sure identify fit company appendix letters intent interest suggested format combination charts paragraphs special events optional performing special events working special causes ie working charitable event perfo rming unique opportunity may want list working charity cause also really positive good presented unique perfo rmance opportunity shows community interested able give back community appendix may want include fu rther information event opportunity cause suggested format paragraphs partnerships ot artists optional artists may working closely artistsbands cut costs cross promote etc section place highlight relationships benefits w ill receive community supports one another really strong selling point appendix could include bios ot artists key component operations suggested format paragraphs video production optional video production really timeline marketing plan unto introduce production co mpany producer key players put concept area give reader better idea finished product single video supporting indicate media companies expressed interest promoting video interest right go expenditures creating video become dated justifying chosen spend money video make sense rest business plan promotional plans place video completed making use special llknown guests unique spin video indicate additional investors supporting video plan finance time line included basic one determine production editing release occur appendix could also include detailed timeline appendix letters support video well letter intent production company producer investors included storyboards may also included appendix suggested format combination charts paragraphs songwriting optional artists songwriting key component activities highlighted business plan lot industry professionals place higher value artist write really good songs indicate whether songs written used strictly whether pitching thes e songs artists planning pitch songs ot artists need show well developed strategy tackling planning solicit publishing company able researched going target maki ng contact letter interest publisher definitely strengthen business plan reader wants ensure done homework planning promote songs directly artists community strategy publisher indi cate taking care publishing managed internally working lesserknown publishing company provide background information success publishing company also option giving quick introduction company providing longer background appendix appendix letters interest int ent publishers artists put appendix suggested format paragraphs additional revenue also gives opportunity highlight sources revenue may tapping may include management fees day jobs booking shows bands anything may already covered suggested format paragraphs sponsorsinvestors optional investors would like know sponsors investors involved project seem feel assured investors involved also gives ou chance highlight sponsorship deals able secure dont need get details much investors put show financial statem ents list appendix sponsor investor letters support may also wish provide background information sponsors investors referenced business plan suggested format charts strengthspast successes really chance get strut stuff let reader know st rong points bandartists also gives chance list key past successes milestones already surpassed definitely want reader excited project band already gives chance show tr ack record could show past sales strong successful key gigs awards honours etc suggested format chart challenges also make reader aware challenges currently facing may include financial c oncerns band member relations weak business skill areas importantly show working address solve particular problems challenges suggested format charts goals indicating area goals next months year years five years goal stating ou want achieve want achieve measure success great tool well see track detailed timeline also included appendix make sure reference business plan best format calendar chart plot dat es need achieved assumptionsscenarios area especially impor tant traditional investor stating assumptions basing success financial statements estimate sales formula use estimate costs key people necessary success eventsactions key marketing plan successful importantly indicate alternatives considered assumptions fall order ensure success financial key point business plans although sales costs estimates basing past successes really thought formula really look artists selling ask really realistic call ensure costs set actually make sense around awhile kept track past financial information including section presenting current financial situation well making future projections project also high low medium sales scenario self area may want present reader still positive overall common forms financial reports balance sheet income statement cash flowbudget need included specifically business plan put appendices however summarized financial section costs sales know need money act ual financial request finally institutionsinvestors require provide list collateral go towards loan appendix detailed formulaexplanation arrived figures actual financial statements suggested format paragraphscharts conclusions conclusion summarize band project request successful project reader invest suggested length half page full page suggested format paragraph appendices appendices come end document used provide supplement al information business plan able stand alone take care nice k necessary know neat professional wellorganized final thoughts make sure business plan professional tone professional try positive upbeat always honest show arrived conclusions always check spelling grammar get someone read provide feedback remember business always use third person never first person full business plan done cut paste customize marketing plans different funders investors please remember need include sections outlined document created cover variety genres situations career levels choose sections develop marketing plan fit needs good luck" |