ness banker. While they may operate successfully, it’s a risky decision, especially when
thing start becoming more complex and larger paychecks begin rolling in. Having a good
team in place will help keep you safe and reach your business goals with fewer headaches
and anxiety.
Finding the right professionals is no small matter. You’ll be spending a good deal of
time with these pros, so invest the time needed for detailed research to find the ones who
are the best match for your specific circumstance and needs. Your search should begin
with your equipment suppliers, other bands and musicians and various other musical as-
sociates. Ask for recommendations, who they use, if they believe they’re good and trust-
worthy and similar questions. Start by making a few calls and asking around for referrals.
Odds are, one or more names will keep cropping up. These are the professionals you want
working with you. Let’s talk a look at each profession, how they can help you and what
you can expect.
The idea is to find professionals who are already familiar with the specifics of the
music industry. Just because your parents or friend uses a certain attorney, for example,
doesn’t mean they’ll good for you. Odds are, they won’t be. A general practice accountant
or lawyer may be perfect for them, but they probably don’t know how the music business
works. It can hurt you significantly more than help you if they give you advice that’s off-
base. Finding ones who understand the business helps to ensure that you won’t need to
train your team of advisors about the business nuances of the music industry. Plus, you
probably won’t even know the nuances, at least in the beginning. That’s why you need the
advisors.