What types of licenses do I need to start conducting business at a record label?Are there any professional licenses I will need?

What types of insurances will you need?Remember, even if you choose a business entity that provides you limited liability protection, insurance will help protect the business from financial liability.

What contracts will you need to have in order to get your business up and running?Will you need a lease?What kind of contracts will you need for your clients?How about for vendors?What kind of contract will you have with any people you might be starting the business with (ie. Partnership agreements or Operating Agreements)? When discussing the necessary contracts, consider whether you can draft the contracts up yourself or whether you will need to hire an attorney to help you do so.