Discover the best in independent music production and custom music creation, alongside expert consulting for artists at our independent record label, where you can also find exceptional music for media.

PO Box 38, Marshall's Creek PA 18335

Silk City Music : Independent Music Production & Consulting

"Business for Creatives" Consulting by Silk City

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Seeking to set up your ART or CRAFT for Business?

Silk City Records was founded by a musician—a composer and guitarist who also had experience in the corporate sector. He started from scratch, applying his knowledge and everything he learned about setting up his musical performance and establishing a record label as a REAL REGISTERED BUSINESS. If you are an author, fine artist, painter, photographer, woodworker, or any other type of craftsperson looking for guidance on art and craft business setup, LET SILK CITY HELP. Our business consulting for creatives is designed to leverage our expertise to meet your specific needs. Let us assist YOU in setting up your business so YOU CAN CONCENTRATE ON THE ART AND THE CRAFT, while also offering music production services to enhance your creative projects.

Independent Music Consulting for Creatives

Consulting Fees

Discussion, review, and analysis of the art and craft business setup will be subject to the size and scope of the project, along with full Client Approvals to proceed, especially in relation to business consulting for creatives or music production services.

Initial Phone Consult

FREE

Exploring your art and craft business setup and getting engaged through up to two hours of phone time can significantly enhance your creative journey. Additionally, consider business consulting for creatives to help you navigate the nuances of your entrepreneurial path, or explore music production services to elevate your artistic projects.

Engagement Retainer

$150.00 USD

Review and analysis, along with an ongoing dialog on the development of your art and craft business setup and business plan, includes up to SIX (6) hours of consulting time—either collaboratively with the client or through independently developed strategies, particularly in the area of business consulting for creatives. Payment is required in advance of engagement, ensuring a solid foundation for services such as music production.

Additional Consulting Hours

$35.00 per hour

As required, in addition to the six included in the Engagement Retainer, these services, such as business consulting for creatives, art and craft business setup, and music production services, will be provided only when agreed upon IN ADVANCE by the Client. Payment is due upon invoice, within 30 days of the invoice date.

Additional OPTIONAL Deliverables

Alongside our consultancy, we offer valuable services such as business consulting for creatives, support for art and craft business setup, and comprehensive music production services.

Short Form Business Plan

$100.00

This Written Short Form Plan, available in PDF and MS Word formats, outlines the basic initial setup steps for your art and craft business setup. Payment is required in advance, ensuring you receive tailored business consulting for creatives and music production services as needed.

Formal Business Plan

Starting at $1,000.00

A basic yet FORMAL written Business Plan for your art and craft business setup includes a minimum of 30 hours of development beyond the items listed above. A deposit of $350.00 is required in advance, followed by a $350.00 progress payment due 15 days after the initial deposit. The final payment of $300.00, or the remaining balance, is due upon completion and before the delivery of the Business Plan to the Client. This service is also part of our broader business consulting for creatives, including those seeking music production services.

Consulting ON SITE visits

TBD

Services are limited to a 150-mile radius of Stroudsburg, PA. All travel expenses will be reimbursed by the client, which includes IRS Standard Mileage Allowances, a $75.00 per diem food allowance, hotel charges (if required), and a consulting fee of $50 per hour for business consulting for creatives, including art and craft business setup and music production services, charged from portal to portal.

No liability shall be accepted by the Consultant for any work carried out in connection with this or any other project, including those related to art and craft business setup or music production services. It shall be a condition of any contract, particularly in the realm of business consulting for creatives, that no such liability shall be accepted under any circumstances.