Whether you are a garage band member or a wannabe radio station enthusiast, the range of equipment for a computer based recording studio can get into an endless list of desirables. The range of available options is so luring that one could endlessly fuss about not having proper gear. Do not put your energy too [...]

There are no hard & fast rules for drafting a radio station business plan. However it should at least have the following sections – • Table of Contents – This is nothing but the index of contents of the business plan. • I. Introduction – Simply lays down statements which clarify the objects behind writing [...]

Most of the countries worldwide have a system of granting license for broadcasting, given the scarcity of broadcast frequencies as compared to the resources competing for these licenses.  Unlicensed broadcast (also known as pirate radio stations) is construed a criminal offense in many of the countries as it interferes the other vital signals like those [...]

A lot many people ask us as to how to set up a sustainable community radio station. Sustainability of community radio stations is a major concern being discussed across the globe. Absence of economic angle of a community radio station implies that that there is no stable revenue stream for the radio station. This makes [...]

A non profit radio station varies in terms of its intent from a  Commercial radio station. But the processes involved in  Setting up a non profit radio station is almost exctly similar to that of setting up a commercial radio station. The infrastructure required is the same, the technicalities involved are again the same. In [...]

A Community radio is primarily a non profit organization intended to improve the quality of life of people by disemminating information, education and entertainment. Community radio stations open up new avenues and choices for its listener base by offering them diverse news, information, new knowledge, vocational training, religious understanding, appraciation of art and local culture, [...]

A lot many people ask us for free radio station business plans.  Earlier I used to simply handover the radio station business plan of an existing radio station. But now, I have a better suggestion for people who come to me asking for a ready made plan. If you are really keen on setting up [...]

I need not tell this, but you firstly need a registered non profit organization before you think about How to start a Community radio station. For this you will need to register a group either as a society or a trust. This might vary from country to country. Check out your local laws to  find [...]

Staff expenses forms a major monthly recurring expense for a typical radio station. This constitutes approximately 60-70% of the total monthly expenses of a radio station. Thus if you can keep proper tab on this expense you are effectively in control of 70% of your monthly expenses. Typically a radio station employs the following staff [...]

Financial projections form an important component of a radio station business plan. A well drafted financial project report holds the key to getting quick license and then to get funds from banks or financiers. Banks and financiers lack the skill to asses the technical aspects of your proposal so they give very high importance to [...]