Business of Photography Workshop, New Dates
January 6, 2009Welcome to the new year! With all your new year resolutions still dancing in your head, now is a great time to get going on your photography business.
So….. Here are two dates for the Business of Photography workshop:
February 7 & 8, 2009
April 11 & 12, 2009
The workshop covers all you need to know to set up and run your photo business including:
- Business planning and set-up: Business Plans, Financial plans and cash flow management, start-up costs, registering for GST and RST, naming your business.
- Estimates and Billing: Quoting jobs, fees, expenses and mark-ups, job docketing, invoicing and collections.
- Accounting and Bookkeeping: A simplified approach to financial record keeping and cash management.
- Marketing: Identifying potential markets, marketing plans, portfolios, developing and selling your image, reps, mailers and promotion.
- General Business Practices: Attitude, professionalism, client management, copyright, making and surviving mistakes.
- Digital: Impact of digital on the studio, equipment issues, billing issues, business opportunities.
Here’s a detailed schedule for the course, and some testimonials from previous students. As you can see, the course is very comprehensive and detailed, and has been well received.
Additionally, after the course each student can schedule an individual consultation with me to review their work and get information on potential markets and business opportunities.
The course is held in my studio in Liberty Village (near King & Dufferin, in downtown Toronto).
The cost for the workshop is $400 (plus GST)
If you’re interested in attending, or would like further information, you can contact me via the form below or via my website.
