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Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for photography into a profitable business?  This workshop is a great way to get started on that goal!  This has been a very popular workshop in the past, and has started numerous photographers on their way to building successful businesses.

It’s an intensive two days where you learn all you need to set up, promote and run your photography business. We’ll cover everything from the necessary government registrations and taxes, through developing your portfolio, website and marketing materials, to dealing with clients, pricing your work and producing excellent results and profits! Here are some of the topics covered:

• 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.

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.

Detailed info on the workshop is HERE, and some testimonials from past students are HERE

Dates: March 6 & 7, 2010          9:30 – 6:00 both days

Workshop Fee: $420 (incl gst)    Location: My studio in Downtown Toronto

Advance registration and a 50% deposit are required.  To register contact me here: