i just saw this post.. what everyone has said is true.. the most important thing is dont start a label to put ur own tunes out there.. if other labels wont sign your tunes.. they arent up to standard yet. i have my own label which i started 2.5 years ago now... its taken a long time for the tracks to get noticed.. lots of pr and networking and gaining awareness of the big boys. Also you do need money to start it as to be successful u need a combination of big name remixes along with up n comers... food for thought now for a shamelss plug my label is diablotraxx check it out on beatport, trackitdown juno etc