MERCH TIPS FROM BRIAN “BT” TARANTO Brian Taranto has been rocking the merch industry since 1985. He launched Love Police, a company that has gone on to be a force of the merch industry. "With the onset of indie bands, trying to ...
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Soundtrack Vinyl records are what movie and music fanatics are currently crazy about. For some of us who were born before the internet, we miss the full experience of actually holding (and reading and smelling) the things that come with music- ...
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When you decided to go freelance, you thought it's the road to freedom. A few months in, however, you realize that there's no such thing as total freedom. You thought you got freedom from having a boss from hell but now ...
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When we hear the word colorful, we automatically think of fluffy things, candies, ponies and rainbows. However, here are examples of CD artwork designs that are colorful but are totally mature and classy. Whoever said colorful is tacky surely have not seen these ...
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If you're designing a brochure, you have one great responsibility in your hands because the company or organization relies on your expertise to help them get their business the leads they need to survive or flourish. If you're not yet ...
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IF THERE'S SOMETHING THAT'S NOT CLEAR TO YOU, DON'T SIGN! Contracts often run for long periods of time so don't be too cool (aka lazy) when reading it. Make sure you understand each word and each sentence. But it's so ...
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It's 2015! Who still sends brochures? Good businesses, apparently. Although websites are great for promoting your business, people are still charmed by good-looking brochures. Here are the reasons why you should have a brochure even if you already have a ...
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There are a millions of start-ups each year that do not go anywhere that is why the first year is really very crucial. What should you expect on the first year of your small business? What problems are you going to ...
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When it comes to custom t-shirts printing in LA, the packaging should always be included in the equation. Tees are just tees but if you put them in really cool t-shirt boxes, they suddenly have more value. Here are some ...
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As an indie musician today, you have to be a master of music but a jack of all trades as well. That means that aside from being a musician, you have to be an accountant, an event organizer, a social ...
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