While I don't specialize in band management or promotion, I have some second-hand advice as my boyfriend is a signed musician to a major label. From my understanding of your question, it sounds like they have some sort of following already - from here, I'd identify within the US or Europe where...
you should approach this question from the result you are seeking to achieve. Funds should be raised in quantum units which achieve the goal of raising the equity valuation of the company to set up the next funding target or to achieve break-even/profitability goals. This is not a one size fits...
I would recommend http://erickson.edu/
As someone who has hired and fired quite a few people, the #1 skill that I find most attractive is self-motivation. Those are the people that you are not having to constantly look over their shoulder to make sure work is being done. It's not necessary that you always get it right, but that you wo...
Offer to provide a course or training for the audience of a prospective JV partner. In my own business I have joined with real estate investors to teach internet marketing concepts to their students and then sold my products and services. I have also created a free course for a friend who is a ...
It depends on the size of your round but the honest truth is that none of them are effective by themselves. They can be helpful in constructing the total round, but would almost never be able to raise 100% of the round, assuming you're talking about a true seed round of at least $750k. If you...
If you feel you're ready to raise a seed round, there are a handful of seed stage funds that like to lead deals. Here they are in no particular order: Harrison Metal Homebrew Floodgate Felicis Freestyle SoftTech Baseline MHS Fuel Capital First Round Boldstart True Ventures CRV You want to fig...
"Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups" by David S. Rose is a good place to start. It's written from the perspective of being an investor, but it's very helpful for those wishing to raise funds as well. http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Investing-Making-H...
Start with creating your USP (aka Message). This message will be the statement that sums up the reasons for doing business with you from THEIR perspective based on what THEY want (versus why YOU think they should do business with you). It may feature a unique ability your company can provide -...
Place your program on JVZoo or another affiliate marketing platform and pay an affiliate fee to the marketers for promoting your program. Give away a lot of free but valuable content to your online sphere of influence through twitter, linkedin, G+, FB, etc. If you would like to schedule a free ...