Funding for studio set up

paulmcd201

I am about to finish a HND in Sound Production at college and im looking to find links to places where i might get funding as to setting up my own business from home.

I'm looking to set up a service for mastering tracks for bands and artists from home to start with, before trying to branch out and hire a small local unit and try set up a small studio with another mate from college.

Im going to need funding for studio equipment and i know the scottish arts council help bands with funding to get albums produced, but would they assist someone like myself who is trying to start up on my own?

Im just looking for any information that i might not know about, im also going to ask my college lecturers as well about this and i know they will help but its just in the off chance this brings up something.

Thank you
Paul

Jowo_2

The small business forum is your best bet with this question. Grants are hard to get and usually the person is expected to match it with their own funds, including a loan.

See the Scottish Enterprise website for their business gateway start up information (and Princes Trust if you are under 30.)

Your college careers advisor should be able to provide you with basic information on how to become self employed.

There's also an arts website where people can ask others to contribute towards their art/cultural projects, they pitch their idea and ask for donors. I forget what it's called but perhaps other people can remember it?

paulmcd201

thanks moved it