desertfordessert

Cool stuff! So how legitimate of a business do you run? Do you have a business license, put barcodes on your records, or sell them in stores? Do you pay your artists based on sales or support them for tours or anything?

I've put out records for friends before, but it's always been very low key, DIY-style. I'd like to expand on that but have no idea how to get barcodes, better press, and decent distribution that isn't 100% mail order. Any advice on that whole process?

Interesting. This gives me hope, as I've been kinda worried that I should finish this and that (register a business, trademark, licensing, etc etc) all before I even move forward with my next release, rather than just learning and doing it as I go. I was also intimidated by the idea of doing mail order only, and on my own. Now I'm thinking I should stop stressing and just keep going until these things become necessary. Thanks!

Damn that sucks, sorry to hear! But thanks for the confirmation. I like that I'm getting the same advice from someone with a complete opposite experience from OP.