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Best practice when playing gigs
Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.
How to promote your gig
There are many ways to advertise your gig – from traditional leaflets and posters, to social media promotion and email marketing.
Negotiate a gig deal
Find out what type of gig deals are there, how payments work in the gig business and how to negotiate booking arrangements.
How to pitch your music
Follow these simple steps to pitch your music to venues and to gig promoters.
Find an audience for your show
Learn how to increase gig attendance and use simple strategies to help you get more fans through the door.
Booking gigs: the basics
Understand the process of booking gigs, and find out what promoters and venue owners look for when choosing what acts to book.
How to find a venue for your gig
How to find and book the right venue for your live show.
How to approach gig promoters
Understand how gig promoters work and what they expect from you as a band or an artist.
Finance and funding for music businesses
An overview of the different finance options available to music businesses in Northern Ireland.
Advantages and disadvantages of accounting software
Find out how the right accounting software can help your business, and understand the potential pitfalls.
How to keep business accounts
Different ways of keeping small business accounts, including spreadsheets and accounting software packages.
Supply chain software security issues
Understand the security risks associated with the use of supply-chain software, including internal, external and partner risks.
How to choose supply chain management software
Understand the different SCM software options, and decide if planning or execution software is a better choice for your business.
Challenges in supply chain software implementation
Common difficulties with introducing new supply chain management systems into your business, and how to deal with them.
Reasons for using supply chain software
Find out how supply chain management software can benefit your business, and how to assess your needs if upgrading to a new system.
Supply chain software automation and integration
How to integrate supply chain management software with your business' internal tracking and scheduling systems.
Accounting software
How to find the right accounting software for your business to reap the benefits of accounting apps and services.
Find potential IT suppliers
Understand the IT supplier selection process, how to identify potential suppliers and send requests for proposals.
Evaluate IT supplier proposals
How to shortlist IT suppliers, evaluate their responses to requests for proposals, and choose the right IT options for your business.
Questions to ask a potential IT supplier
Key questions you should ask prospective IT suppliers to evaluate their processes, efficiency and suitability, and to negotiate a great deal for your business.