This course is for serious photographers who want to work full or part time in this exciting profession, and need the help to set up a business with the best chance of success.

AREAS COVERED INCLUDE:

Assessing your own ability relative to professional levels of photography

Identifying areas of the market where you can realistically compete

Tax implications & benefits of setting up a business while working at another job

Set-up costs including equipment, stationery and monthly running costs

Choosing a place of business / working from home

Bank accounts and business development loans

Developing contacts and marketing plans to a regular schedule: the ‘database bank'

Accounts: bookkeeping, VAT, tax returns, expenses, deductions and tax codes

Keeping to budgets for expenses: equipment, marketing and hardware supplies

Competing in an over saturated market: discovering fresh markets

Maintaining your USPs and style of work: ongoing training and market awareness