Label Organization Introduction This document introduces the other elements in the folder.  We discuss how to organize your company and in detail, timing and strategies for staffing up based on your size and goals.
	Company Legal Formation When forming your company, it is important to consider your options.  This document details the various corporate formations and their basic characteristics.
	Types of Deals There are many types of deals for artists, record labels and distributors.  What type best fits you?  This chart breaks down the types of record and distribution deals, defines each of them and lists the responsibilities and restrictions that go along with each.
	Pros and Cons of a Major Label Deal Many artists want to be signed, or think they want to be signed, to major record labels.  Before you make the decision to pursue one, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages.  This document weighs the positives and negatives of being an artist signed to one.
	Departments and Jobs This document details the departments and jobs at record labels with descriptions of the responsibilities for people in each position.  No matter how many or how few employees you have, you must know all the duties.  It is up to you to delegate to your employees and your consultants however you see fit.  Your label may only be two people, but that just means that you both have to wear all of the hats and perform each of the responsibilities outlined in this section.
	Building a Buzz to Get "Picked Up" by a Major Many artists have heard the stories of indie artists getting deals with major record labels based on generating exposure at a local or regional level and want to follow suit. This section on Building a Buzz to Get “Picked Up” by a Major, addresses the components of this trend.
	Invoice This template allows you to create professional invoices for you to submit to your vendors.
	Check Request Form This template allows you to create a form for internal company use which will help you track your expenditures.
	Purchase Order This template allows you to create professional purchase orders to help you keep track of expenditures and vendor.

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