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The Right Way to Spread the Wealth

By BeanCounter 22 days ago from http://www.blueinkbooks.com

There has been a lot of debate during the recent campaigning about "spreading the wealth". This is often a staple belief for some democrats but on the flip side, it's also one of great controversy and an easy target for some republican opponents. Why? because it borderlines socialism. I believe there is a right way to spre

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Tags: entrepreneurship starting a business patriotism obama


Should I Start a Business?

By BeanCounter 212 days ago from http://www.photoadvantage.net

I've been asked on a number of occasions why I started my business. I'm going on 4 years now so I thought it was time to write down the reasons why I started and continue on this roller coaster ride. In this post I share the honest truth about why I am still 100% committed and passionate about what I do. Do you have what i

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Tags: starting a business entrepreneurship


Accounting for Photographers

By BeanCounter 241 days ago from http://www.photoadvantage.net

This post defines and gives examples of 3 very basic account terms. An understanding of basic accounting lingo will help you become a well rounded photography business owner. Remember that only about 20% of a photography business is actually taking pictures and the other 80% is managing your business. Here is your first lesson

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Tags: revenue expense net income accounting


Take a Picture it Will Last Longer

By BeanCounter 243 days ago from http://www.photoadvantage.net

Has anyone ever told you to "Take a picture, it will last longer"? Maybe in your youth, you have said it to someone else. There is a deeper meaning to this comment; a great business lesson. This post will help you understand how to turn this childish comment into a very powerful business principle. Actually this is a good

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Why you should NEVER Start a Business in College

By BeanCounter 256 days ago from http://www.photoadvantage.net

It's absolute foolishness to start a business in college, believe me, I've tried. Honestly, there are a lot of reason why you SHOULD NEVER start a business in college. I would like to point out 5 of the most obvious ones. With that being said, I am very open minded however so If any of you can convince me otherwise, please co

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Making Money by Giving Away Jobs

By BeanCounter 259 days ago from http://www.photoadvantage.net

My recommendation may seem counterproductive but hear me out. You can make more money by giving away your jobs. Now, before you go out and start referring your clients to other photographers, let me clarify. I’m referring to giving away your daily, mundane, take-time-away-from-photography jobs. You should be focused on doing wh

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Tags: photography cash flow free book


Making Your Photography Business Legitimate

By BeanCounter 260 days ago from http://www.blueinkbooks.com

No one likes to look small, especially when you are running a business. In this post, I have compiled a list of some of the steps you should take in order to legitimize your business and avoid looking like a “small business". Because after all, if you operate like a small business, you will make money like a small business. W

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Mistakes Made by Photography Entrepreneurs

By BeanCounter 262 days ago from http://www.blueinkbooks.com

If passion equaled profits, then many photographers would be instant millionaires. Unfortunately for us photographers, this type of business is 20% picture taking and 80% business. The 80% is where most of us fail to make our dream a reality. This is exactly why many phenomenal photographers don’t succeed at making their passio

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Bloggers Aren't Business Owners!

By BeanCounter 367 days ago from http://www.blueinkbooks.com

I have heard of bloggers making money with their sites but be realistic, is this really YOUR business? Most bloggers probably work for "The Man" every day. They are off to work at 8 and come home at 5. How could they be business owners? They are weekend bloggers at best. Now if you owned a Subway franchise, I would understand your argument

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Starting a Business? Lessons From a Rookie

By BeanCounter 370 days ago from http://www.blueinkbooks.com

I met with a young man about three weeks ago, who was wrestling with the idea of leaving his high paying retail job for a startup venture. It seemed as though the odds were stacked against him. Well, the truth is, they were. His support group wasn’t willing to "support" him on this decision. His cash was low. Would you quit?

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Tags: passion risk entrepreneurship small business starting a business


Well Executed Plays

By BeanCounter 371 days ago from http://www.blueinkbooks.com

One of the most important decisions a small business owner makes, and one that is often overlooked or taken lightly, is that of building a team. Surrounding yourself with great talent is a key component to taking your business to the next level.

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Tags: corporate teams entrepreneurs small business team work