Group 1's Helpful Links

Record Label Resource -- An all inclusive record industry resource. Contains everything from a Music Business Dictionary to D-I-Y Legal Resources.

About.com: Music Careers -- A beneficial resource of different how-to-guides regarding all facets of the the Recording Industry.

Music Business Toolbox -- Label Management Systems, LLC provides (for a fee) resources, services, and support to help independent labels and musicians with their business operations.

Music Marketing [dot] com -- A regularly updated music marketing blog dedicated to sharing advances and news in this unique form of marketing.

Music Boot Camp -- A CD duplication, graphic design, audio production and mastering company; the site also offers other resources and advice for DIY minded artists and labels for music production and distribution.

"Benefits to Forming an LLC," BizFilings.com -- An informative article that outlines the advantages and disadvantages of forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC).

A2IM -- Representative organization for the independent music sector of the industry.

U.S. Small Business Administration -- The SBA provides services and resources to aid in the upstart of new businesses, including online training, financial assistance, assessment tools, and links to state SBA resources.

U.S. Copyright Office -- Online and paper mail-in registration of copyright claims as well as a wealth of publications and FAQs designed to help make copyright registration (and the concept of copyright) easier to comprehend.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office -- Online and paper mail-in registration for trademarks as well as a trademark search service and other resources for understanding how to protect your trade/service mark (label/band name).