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Here is what’s included in the Music Business Toolbox and what you need to know
to get started NOW.
The Music Business Toolbox (MBT) is not just an electronic book. It is a complete set of templates, spreadsheets, forms, applications, information and instructions for you. These music business tools provide easy-to-understand guidance to help new and established label executives manage their companies and releases. Whether you are putting out your own album or starting a record label with several artists, the MBT will help you achieve your goals.
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See detail on each piece of the MBT by clicking on a folder to left. |
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- Create in-depth business and marketing plans using customizable templates
- Develop and stick to project release schedules
- Identify best-fit distribution partners and work effectively with them
- Maintain accountability and progress of employees and consultants
- Register product with sales and radio monitoring services, copyright office and tracking systems such as BDS, Mediabase, Mediaguide, SoundScan, StreetPulse, Form SR, Form PA, UPC, ISRC
- Evaluate staffing needs, if any, for your company and formation options (deal type and legal structure)
- Identify business opportunities and revenue streams
- Access valuable resources including lists of distributors, music industry conferences and companies that provide services and tools for indie musicians and labels
- More…
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- Save time and money. Avoid making the same mistakes most indies make
- Have all the tools, information and resources you need in one place
- Organize and execute your business
- Learn about technologies, opportunities and industry trends
- Become an informed, knowledgeable musician
- More…
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Music Business Toolbox should be in every musician, producer and music industry professional’s arsenal. As professional educators in the music industry, we highly recommend Music Business Toolbox from the beginning
stages of a company too perfecting existing business models.
John Terrell
President
Music Industry Educators
This is a wonderful resource that is both very educational and very sobering. If you are a musician or a beginner independent label, you will most probably thank me for sharing it with you.
Lena Potapova
Indie Artist
You know Industry Rule #4080, so make sure you got a Toolbox!!
Kyambo “Hip Hop” Joshua
Hip Hop Since 1978, Columbia Records
The Music Business Toolbox is a great resource for anyone working in the music business. I direct clients and potential clients to the toolbox to answer many of the routine questions about the business. Great job!!
Leron E. Rogers, Esq
Partner
Law Office of Hewitt & Rogers
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The Music Toolbox is filled with the tools necessary to create, operate and maintain a viable presence in the Music Business. If you are a record label, indie musician or just have the desire to understand the business of music, the Music Business Toolbox has everything to help you manage your business and reach your goals.
Henry W. Harris
President
Spiritco1 Christian Internet Radio |
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