Being a musician means that you’re an entrepreneurial small-business.

Knowing how to balance expenditures, increase sales, build strategic relationships, and hire employees / associates (band members, agents, managers, labels, etc.) requires a significant amount of time, knowledge and resources.

The most fundamental challenge Music Talent (musicians, bands, singers, songwriters) face is DIFFERENTIATING THEIR MARKETING.

Specifically, How Do You Stand Out Above The Crowd?

TRY THE FOLLOWING:

View your music / look / theme as a BRAND.

Whether you like it or not – you must promote and distribute your BRAND via as many marketing mediums as possible (for as little investment cost) as you can budget.

Rule of Thumb: If you can think of 3 other bands / artists that have a very similar sound, look and brand appeal as you do – ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE.

You must view your audience members / customers (new or established) as if they are one MySpace / Twitter click away from following another group, and diverting their attention (and MOST IMPORTANTLY) disposable income to that other group.

When thinking about your music, your look and your theme – think different – while still being true to who you are.

Try bouncing your overall “brand” off of some new folks who have never heard or seen you before.

1) Get a feeling of the age range that is most receptive to your music / brand.

2) Understand the customers buying decision (Why did they come to my show?, How much were they willing to pay to see me perform? How much did they spend on average on my merchandise, music, etc.?

3) Keep a journal or Excel (computer) spreadsheet of these answers. Try different things, mix up your show / merchandise price point (more on this later).

4) Fundamentally, understand WHO LIKES YOU, WHO DOESN’T, and WHY.

Once you more fully get the following, you’ll be quickly on your way to increasing your fan-base, attracting attention from industry pros, and making more money.

Many of us remember when we were young and what we desired for Christmas. Believe it or not those same items are making a come back. Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, and Rainbow Brite; but one of the hottest items on the block are Webkinz!

What are Webkinz? They are stuffed animals that arrive with a code on their tag and they have to be adopted. It is kind of like the Puppy Pounds and Beanie Babies combined, except that you have to complete the adoption online. When your child accesses the website they are introduced to a whole new world of computer fun!

After the adoption your child is then shown to their room in the Webkinz World and given their KinzCash (virtual money). This money can then be used to buy needed items for their pet like food, clothing, furniture, and decorations for the pets unique room. This virtual pet then relies on the owner to take care of them. They enjoy interaction; playing, exercising, and feeding the pet daily will keep them happy and healthy. Owners can easily check on their pet to see if they need food, water, or a little attention.

Once the owner is finished caring for their pet they can then play games to earn for KinzCash to spend on their pets. KinzCash can be won by answering educational questions for their age group. There are daily and weekly contests in which they can participate in and there are arcade games too.

In addition to online gaming they will be able to communicate with other pet owners about their pets. They can even invite other virtual pets over so that they all can interact. These activities also increase the owners KinzCash. The website is constantly changing to keep your childs interest and encourages learning in a fun atmosphere. The website is completely secure and communication is limited to certain questions and answers. The child is not able to provide personal information.

These virtual pets and virtual worlds help your child to develop some responsibilities. They are responsible for the well being of their virtual pets. The pets need to be nurtured and cared for and that resposibility is placed on the pet owner. They will feel a sense of achievement while learning. Although the pets will not die, they can become ill or may need more food. Your child will use their KinzCash for this. When their money is low they will need to earn more. This teaches them how to set goals and manage their money.

So if your child has a Webkinz on their list you might consider the request. It is almost like getting two toys for the price of one. They will get the plush animal and a new virtual online world.

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Breast massage as a method of natural breast enlargement and breast health has actually been used for years as a means of stimulating healthy breast growth and promoting breast tone, pliability and firmness.

Breast massage is one of the best ways to help create a more beautiful bustline by helping to shape, tone and promote growth of the breast and the area surrounding the breast. Not only can moderate breast massage help to make your bustline more attractive and sometimes even grow larger, but it is also an excellent way to keep in tune to your breast health by creating awareness of any fibrous areas of possible indications of breast cancer and some have even claimed moderate breast massage can help to prevent cancer.

Breast massage has been used in beauty parlors and massage parlors, especially in Asia, as a means of healthy lymphatic drainage, breast growth promotion, and as a post operative therapy for women who have undergone mastectomies, breast surgery, or other trauma to the breast area, since it helps break down scar tissues as well as stimulate healing and tissue regeneration.

There has been much speculation that the practice of wearing a bra 12-15 hours per day by most women restricts lymph flow and healthy riddance of toxins, and apart from not wearing a bra, which is not an option for many women in today’s societies, breast massage is the best way to help the lymphatic system drain these pent up toxins and help to prevent them from building up and contributing to cancer or other ailments.

By massaging the breasts on a regular basis, many women is Asia have claimed it has enhanced the shape, size and overall attractiveness of their breast, while also giving them a sense of oneness with their femininity, and promoting relaxation and peace of mind, as other methods of body massage do.

Many who practice breast massage for increased breast fullness and beauty also have utilized special herbal serums or creams formulated to further stimulate the breasts into “expanding”, firming and toning, creating an overall larger look and correcting sagging, droopiness and other traits deemed unattractive by other individuals.

Believe it or not, the Thai government has recently reported it supports breast massage as a means for breast enlargement and breast health, so there really must be something to this phenomena.

Here are some guidelines for breast massage you may want to follow:

1.) Use a breast enhancing cream or lubricant – preferably a quality one with natural stimulating herbs and botanicals (see our reviews page for info on Benefil) – of your choice to help prevent friction and increase the enjoyment and relaxation of the massage for a more pleasurable and therapeutic experience. This can be an herbal mixture – there are some good ones out there that really do help to promote firmess and breast tone, while creating a larger and more rounded look.

2.) Light to moderate massaging using a gentle back and forth gentle “swishing” action is best. This can be in a counterclockwise circle around the breast to help promote maximum lymphatic drainage.

3.) To gain maximum benefit and therapeutic effects, breast massage should be practiced daily, as part of a routine – perhaps when fresh out of the shower, since the skin is still somewhat moist and the room may still be steamy, for a smoother massage which may be more easily lubricated since there will still be moisture in the air. If you prefer, even several times a day can be a great benefit. It depends on what fits into your schedule. A few minutes at a time should suffice.