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While a business plan doesn’t equal instant success, a business or live stream without one certainly doesn’t mean increasing them either. You need to develop a plan to be sure you achieve your goals and drive a sustainable business. Don’t simply go with the flow and expect positive results. You need to create goals, clear action steps and research your industry and competition to have a chance as the competition is fierce today.       The following are the major components required to creating a live streaming business plan:  Discover Your Niche What does your live stream focus on? What are...

Unfortunately, studies have shown that people use poor audio quality to judge the rest of the content they are viewing. In other words, if your audio is poor, no matter how good the content is, they will likely perceive the video’s quality as poor. This means proper audio equipment should be at the top of your priority list.     Look at some microphones used for live streaming: Blue Yeti Pro This is the most popular option amongst streamers and content creators online. This is the only microphone that grows as you grow from a USB cable connection to a dual...

It is normal to be nervous or experience some kind of anxiety as a first-time streamer. Getting used to improv, talking to yourself and strangers takes time and practice. However, you don’t have to wait around that long to make the journey a little easier for you. You can do and learn things before you even go live to help you become a more successful streamer from the start.     The following are seven tips to ensure your first streams and more run successfully:  Have a Clear Plan and Be Consistent Don’t just go live without a plan. Know what...

Your success in running a live streaming business is highly dependent on the tools and equipment you have now and what you use later to improve and optimize your stream. Unfortunately, this means live streaming is not a business that can be started on a tight budget. Without the proper equipment, you can’t expect success or even a chance at it.    Here is a list of the essential tools and equipment needed to start your first live stream:  Desktop Computer, Laptop or Smart Phone Firstly, before starting a live streaming business is something to stream from. It can be...

All you have is seven to ninety seconds before people click off. A daunting fact, for sure. But it is a reality you need to learn to engage your audience better and keep them interested. If your stream is too spotty or lagging, you won’t have the ability to keep your viewers around, especially if you are new and don’t have a strong following.    Set Up Channel Profiles Use all the information your live streaming platform offers you. For many of the platforms, they provide a step-by-step tutorial of what you need to get started. Follow these steps as...