Is the world getting larger or smaller? Are you making more or less money? Are your fans and clients close or far away? Are you a local business with an international presence? The Internet and mobile technology has made it easier and cost effective for a start up or small company to participate in the global music business within a relatively short time frame. Essentially, as fast as you are able to set up a payment system, website or web-page you can have a global presence.
If you're selling merchandise you may use a company like Cafepress to market, distribute and sell merchandise. If you're selling books you may use the Make Money Self Publishing Process to convert your existing or future work into an ebook. If you're selling music you may use any one of the 80+ digital distribution companies found in the Los Angeles Music Industry Connection Book to sell your music online. The possibilities are many and continue to grow making the barrier to entry relatively low.
As I've stated before money is not the true hurdle for their exist many investors seeking secure methods to help their investments grow much faster than the rate of inflation. If your start up business will help them achieve this goal you are that much closer to finding an investor. So, money is not the issue. One must posses a burning desire, a practical written plan and daily execution of that plan.
Chuck D once said to "think globally and act locally." As an entrepreneur, business owner or start-up media company you'll want to learn how to expand your reach and tap into the international music business. Visit the sites mentioned throughout this blog and at global music business to jumpstart your international presence and make money online.
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