The business of photography, part 1
I’ve started a new series on the HP professional photography blog about the business of photography. Somewhat controversial in places, I try to spell things out bluntly.
Business
An iPhone Assistant for a Photographer
My latest post on the HP Pro Photo blog is on how I use the iPhone as a photography assistant.
A Good Way to Add to Your Business
UK photographer and graphic designer David Springford now has three websites to his business, one on his graphic design, one for his photography and a new one for a line of tee-shirts with his designs printed on them, many of which have a photographic theme. The tee-shirt site, called eyetees, has a great design and …
On the Benefits of Combining Your Other Interests with Photography
My next post on the HP Pro Photography blog is on the value of integrating photography with your other interests, whether professional or hobby.
Adobe Creative Suite 4 ROI Study Shows Productivity as New “Killer Feature”
Tests Confirm CS4 Users Can Save Thousands of Dollars Through Productivity Gains in Everyday Tasks Adobe today announced benchmarking results from an independent research study conducted by Pfeiffer Consulting and commissioned by Adobe. According to the report, features in Adobe Creative Suite 4 software can dramatically increase productivity, efficiency and return on investment. Research shows …
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Web Strategy 101 for Creatives (Part 4) – Website Security
DIMi recently was hacked. It was an interesting experience, and, as always, we learned a lot from the experience. Hacking of sites is on the rise and there is reportedly a substantial increase in recent times, which is likely to continue. As NASA, various governments and large corporations have discovered, there is no such thing …
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Creative Business Development Series: Start Local, Grow Global, or How to Grow Your Imaging Business
With the Internet already a core part of your business life as an image maker, why not treat the whole world as your local market and expand the opportunities to sell your photography, design or services.
Parature Releases Free White Paper on Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Customers
White Paper Explores the Latest Techniques and Skills for Managing Challenging Customer Interactions Parature, the global leader in on-demand customer service software, announced today the release of a free white paper offering customer service and support professionals insight into appropriate skills and techniques for managing challenging customer interactions. The white paper entitled “What to Say …
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Dell For Business Advice
There are lots of places you can get sound business advice, but have you thought of Dell? When it comes to getting good information about your business you tend not to think of your computer company. But Dell has taken the initiative and setup Small Business Centres on at least some of its national websites. …
Web Strategy 101 for Creatives (Part 3) – Website Design Options
We look at ways to develop your website, whether for photography, digital art, your business or whatever. Website One of the hardest things for people to realize, and especially photographers, artists and designers, is that their website should not be designed to suit them. Yes, that is what I said. Your website needs to be …
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