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Do you have a current photography portfolio? Do you know what a portfolio is and why you need one? Your photography portfolio is a collection of your best work. It is a marketing tool, used to show prospective clients what you have done and what you are capable of doing. A portfolio can be …
In my early days as an entrepreneur, I often struggled with ways to market my photography business on my limited college-student budget. I didn’t have a lot of options then. Newspaper ads weren’t an effective way to advertise for photography clients, television and radio were well out of …
I am frequently asked about online image use. Most of these questions are about images people find on the web and want to put on their blog, website or Facebook page—or about using them in various products such as eBooks and advertisements. This post was originally published in 2011, and …
I read. A lot. Books are an essential part of my education, especially my entrepreneurial education. I’ve read business books that I wondered why they were written, and I’ve read books that changed my business and have become library staples. It’s not that I just read for …
I could use another day or two each week to get everything done that I want to. Failing that, I could go for an extra couple hours each day. Who doesn’t wish we could get more done or have more hours in a day? Whether you work from home or work in an office, most …
My college girl called me the other day to talk about her career plan. She knows exactly what she wants to do, and she has outlined the path she plans to take to get there. She’s chosen a career in one of the most highly competitive fields on the planet, and she has a good …
Summer has arrived, and it is HOT! Temperature records are melting all over North America. But work must continue, and that means workers are out in the summer heat. Working in extreme heat is not just uncomfortable, it can be dangerous, and even deadly. To stay healthy, and to keep healthy at work, …
Entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly popular business option. According to Inc., more than 27 million Americans are starting or running their own businesses. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, the challenges of becoming a successful entrepreneur are many. Current research shows that …
Gossip hurts. Whether you are the gossiper, or the gossipee, gossip is damaging. Gossip has been on my mind this week. Two different podcasts I listen to aired episodes about gossip. While preparing a presentation on positive communication, I remembered a time I was deeply hurt by gossip—from …
Time management is a hot topic in the business world. Books are written about it, workshops are devoted to it, efficiency experts are forever focusing on it. To be successful and increase productivity you need to be a good at time management. Right? I’ve tried managing time, but no matter what …
