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 [...]

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 [...]

Starting a Christian radio is perhaps one of the best ways to spread the gospel. To start a christian radio station is an easy task. But if you look back at the history of christian radio stations you will be surprised to  know that many of them could not sustain in their activity for a [...]

Content planning forms a vital aspect of managing the day to day activities at a radio station. What constitutes radio station content? Content refers to all programs that are to be broadcast through the  radio station. This includes songs, remarks of the anchor; fill in matter, documentaries, news, views, discussions, debates, commercials and every thing [...]

A foresighted management is the foundation of any organization and an radio station is no exception to it. And this foresightedness must be put in black and white and made available to all the tiers of the organization to ensure that the priorities and the processes are understood by one and all. This is where [...]

Costs involved in setting up a radio station can be broadly classified under two heads – 1. Estimating one time costs (Capital expenditure) 2. Estimating recurring working capital costs. (Expenses) These post discuses the one time setup costs or the capital expenditure expected if you set up a radio station. While the list could be [...]