Business Readiness Score | Cool Cal Productions

We treat musical groups and solo acts like startup companies. Complete this simple assessment to check your business foundation, safety, and audition readiness. Your total score is calculated automatically below.

Part 1: Your Name, Brand, & Legal Setup

Maximum: 30 Points

Official Business Filing

Do you have a legal company set up for your act?

8 pts: Active LLC or Corporation with a Federal Tax ID (EIN). 4 pts: Filed paperwork, but it is incomplete or needs updating. 0 pts: No legal business entity registered yet.

Band / Group Agreement

Do members have a signed agreement covering money and exits?

8 pts: Signed operating agreement covering splits, songs, and exits. 3 pts: Informal text or email agreement, but nothing officially signed. 0 pts: No written agreement between members.

Websites & Social Handles

Does your business own your exact web addresses and names?

7 pts: Business owns the .com and matching usernames everywhere. 4 pts: Profiles active, but registered in one person's personal name. 1 pt: Names do not match, no .com, or someone else owns your name.

Trademark & Name Check

Has your name been checked for conflicts in entertainment?

7 pts: Search shows no conflicts, or trademark is already filed. 3 pts: Another small local band has a similar name; needs a minor check. 0 pts: An established act or company owns the trademark to your name.

Part 2: Money & Business Accounts

Maximum: 25 Points

Part 3: Freedom to Work & Local Team

Maximum: 20 Points

No Bad Contracts

Are your future music rights tied up with anyone?

8 pts: 100% free of managers, labels, or production lockups. 4 pts: Informal deal in place that can be cancelled in 30 days. 0 pts: Locked into an exclusive contract with an old manager or label.

Local Studios & Video Crews

Do you have reliable recording teams in your home city?

8 pts: Solid local tracking studios and videographers ready to work. 4 pts: Friends with cameras and home setups, but no commercial studios. 1 pt: No local contacts; do not know where to record professional reels.

Business Insurance

Does your business carry liability coverage?

4 pts: Active liability or gear insurance policy held by the business. 0 pts: No business or equipment insurance in place.

Part 4: 90-Second Audition & Stage Presence

Maximum: 25 Points

The 90-Second Song Hook

Can your song grab a distracted TV audience right away?

10 pts: Song hooks people in 15 seconds; dynamic dynamic TV cut. 5 pts: Great talent, but song takes 45 seconds to start; hard to shorten. 0 pts: Only play long, slow jams that do not fit a 90-second TV slot.

Your Story

Do you have a clear, memorable human-interest story?

8 pts: Clear, true story that audiences connect with emotionally. 4 pts: Good background, but not framed in a way that stands out on TV. 1 pt: Our only story is "we just love playing music."

Talking on Camera

Can your lead speaker handle surprise questions on camera?

7 pts: Lead speaker is confident, likable, and speaks clearly under pressure. 4 pts: Speaks okay, but gets nervous, rambles, or freezes on the spot. 0 pts: Nobody in the group wants to do interviews or talk to producers.

Your Total Readiness Score

100 / 100

Tier 1: Ready for TV & Funding (85 - 100 Points)

Your business is set up right, your brand is protected, and your act is ready for television scouts. You are ready for funding consideration and agency placement.

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100-Point Stage & Business Score