New to Everything
Hey everyone - This is my first post! I got very excited when I came across this free blog site, I think it's great. I have always loved photography and I have finally decided to go for it. Is there any advice for newbies?Lisa

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Welcome, Lisa! I'm pretty new on this site too - I haven't posted anything yet. Good for you for going for it!
You're starting a new photography business? Do you have a website?
Lisa
Thanks for stepping out there.
Can you refine your question a bit?
You have a facebook page and twitter but like Leeann said I can't seem to find your site.
Here are some questions I asked a while back to a similar question...
Here are some questions for those of you starting out on the road of self employment:
~ Do you have a business license?
~ Are you paying Sales Tax?
~ Do you have a business liability insurance policy in place?
~ Did you create a separate business checking account and using it for business?
~ What software are you going to use to track expenses, cost of sale, orders, etc.?
~ Who designed your logo? Does it reflect what you
~ Did you create a blog?
~ Are you planning on using twitter / facebook?
~ Did you buy the right equipment?
~ Do you have legal rights to play that song on your site?
~ How much debt are you willing to take on?
~ Did you create a budget? Estimated income?
~ How long are you willing to stick with it, before giving up?
~ Are you ready for not having a steady income?
~ Does your email have the same URL as your websites URL?
~ Does the name of your business REALLY reflect what you want to shoot?
~ How do you plan to sale your work?
~ If you are running a home based studio are you zoned for that?
~ What is your marketing plan?
~ What is your 1, 2, 5, 10 year plan?
Thanks so much Jeff. That is a lot to think about but I do think I am in it for the long haul.
I plan on going to your conference (PPA Tour) when it hits Detroit!
I do have a blog and a website. The website is http://lisaornekianphotography.showitsite.com/ and the blog is http://lisaornekianphotography.wordpress.com/.
Thanks for all the help - this is great!