To hire or not to hire?

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Photography Business Institute
Photography Business Institute

We get several questions about when is the right time to hire an employee. While there is no hard and fast answer, it does first and foremost come down to your financials. However, in today’s world there are options other than hiring a full time employee for us to consider. At The Photography Business Institute and Sarah Petty Photography, we recently hired a part-time, home-based graphic designer. 10 years ago, most people wouldn’t have ever considered that type of work arrangement. I came across an interesting article about the types of employees you can hire that I thought might be of interest for those of your considering hiring. It goes beyond the traditional full-time employee. Take a look if you’re thinking of hiring.

Setting a Path for Growth: Scaling Up Your Photography Business

As photographers, we fill many different roles. We are creative ideas people, business owners, marketing managers, customer service providers, image editors and more. In addition to all the hats we wear as photographers, many of us are also spouses, parents and...

Essential Costs When Starting a Photography Business

While a career in photography will let you showcase your skills and creativity, there are also many, often less glamorous, things to consider when starting a photography business. Financial planning is crucial for any business venture. You must know and budget for all...

Help Your Portrait Subjects Shine with Expert Direction

The best photographic portraits show off their subjects’ personalities. Getting this right can be tricky and will take the knowledge and practice of posing and giving clear direction. Learning how to direct your clients will help them shine through their photographs...