I’m sure by now you’ve Googled “How to start a business.” Overwhelmed yet?

There is a lot to consider when you’re taking music career from a hobby to a business, but let’s take some of the overwhelm out of it for now. Here are some basic things you’ll need to start to think about as you make your transition.

Whether you're starting a record label, publishing company, or you're an artist, you should decide which type of business organization you're going to register your business under. Yes, even artists and bands should choose a business type and register as a business.