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The Requirements to Start a Community Newspaper in South Africa
How do I start a community newspaper?
THINGS TO CONSIDER FIRST
- Be ready to work hard.
- Do the research into your community.
- Know the advertising market.
- You want, if at all possible, to get your advertisers to email you their ad in a jpg, 300 DPI format.
- You will need to familiarize yourself with design software and newspaper design.
How do I start a small local newspaper?
Small Newspaper Business Plan Guide for Beginners
- Decide on the Type (Content), Frequency, and Size of the Newspaper.
- Do the Research & Understand the Local Newspaper Business Market.
- Decide the Number of Copies to Print.
- Choose a Name & Register Your Newspaper Business.
- Get Necessary License, Permits & Taxes.
What do you need to start a newspaper?
Start-up newspapers require a computer capable of handling large graphic images; cameras, including digital; a laser printer capable of at least 600 to 1200 dots per inch; a light box; a land-line telephone for orders, news and faxes; zip disks or external hard drives to back up content; and a scanner.
Where do newspapers get their money from?
Advertising. Free community newspapers receive revenue through advertising. Advertisers pay a set rate depending on the size of the ad, as well as how many words and colors it uses. Companies pay more to have pop-up ads, such as wraps or inserts.
