{"product_id":"how-to-start-a-homebased-recording-studio-business-9780762761241","title":"How to Start a HomeBased Recording Studio","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents Chapter 1:    So You Want to Start a Home-Based Recording Studio Why Start a Home-Based Recording Studio?Is Self-Employment For You?Meet Your New BossHow The Industry Has ChangedWhat Can You Offer?Are Your Skills Up To Par?Balancing Work \u0026amp; FamilyYour Most Valuable Tool:  Your Ears  Chapter 2:    Envisioning Your Business Who Needs You?What Kind of Studio Are You?Producing vs. EngineeringUnderstanding the Studio ProcessTime FrameYour FinancesRole ModelsKnow Your Competition Chapter 3:    Writing a Business Plan What’s a Business Plan?Explaining What You DoIt’s All About MarketingOrganization \u0026amp; ManagementAccording to the Law...Fixed Costs, Variable Costs, and Estimated FeesPlan B Chapter 4:    Getting Started First Things FirstFinding Your NicheGetting LegalBanking \u0026amp; CreditContractsFinding a Good LawyerMarketing MaterialsYour Resume \u0026amp; Demo Reel Chapter 5:    Financial Planning \u0026amp; Management Financing Your DreamInsurance \u0026amp; LicensesBusiness vs. Personal FinancesDon’t Forget Your Taxes...Your Rate:  Hourly vs. Flat-Rate? Financing For Your ClientsFull or Part-Time?Knowing When to Quit  Chapter 6:    Outfit Your Studio Finding Your SpaceCommercial Studio EssentialsRecording Gear:  Staying CurrentRoom Acoustics 101Renting \u0026amp; Borrowing GearAnalog or Digital?Making Your Studio Unique   Chapter 7:    Taxes and Record Keeping Keeping Good RecordsDealing with Employees -- Including YourselfFiling Your TaxesWhen Should You Hire a Tax Service?    Chapter 8:    Legal \u0026amp; Ethical Issues Music Industry Law 101Intellectual Property Matters:  Producer vs. EngineerSoftware PiracyBefore The Check Clears:  Holding The MasterClient \u0026amp; Project ConfidentialityNoise Pollution:  Know (And Use) The LawAlcohol \u0026amp; Drugs In Your StudioEquipment TheftFair Price vs. “The Hookup”Keeping Client Expectations In Check Chapter 9:    Marketing Your Studio All About ExposureYou, As A BrandGo For The Ears First!Social NetworkingBlogsSpecial PromotionsEverybody Likes Something for Free...Finding Government \u0026amp; Corporate WorkWorking The Media Chapter 10:  The Internet \u0026amp; E Commerce Your Web SiteCraigslist Paying for Internet Advertising:  Is It Worth It?ForumsOnline Client Payment Chapter 11:  Training \u0026amp; Certification Staying Relevant How Client Expectations ChangeKeeping Up With The Big GuysStanding Out:  Professional Certifications Chapter 12:  After Recording:  Helping Clients To The Finish Line Mastering:  In House or Outsourced?Packaging \u0026amp; ArtworkDigital DistributionStoring Client Masters Chapter 13:  Business Endgame Repeat Business \u0026amp; How To Ensure ItWhen to Leave Home:  Outsourcing \u0026amp; Buying TimeEmployeesStudio InternsYour Standard of QualityOngoing RoyaltiesSelling Your StudioSetting a Price:  Equipment Sale vs. Selling a BusinessLetting Go Appendix A: Resources On The WebAppendix B:            Suggested Professional OrganizationsAppendix C: Recommended Listening","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527195435351,"sku":"9780762761241","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-to-start-a-homebased-recording-studio-business-9780762761241","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}