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<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 737949" data-attributes="member: 1061"><p>Since you replied that you've been in a holding pattern due to COVID-19, I have a few things to add:</p><p></p><p><strong>RE: Website</strong> - Take a look at Squarespace. A great option for people who don't want to be a part time web designer while trying to run a business. Prices are reasonable, tons of modern templates to choose from. Very easy to use. </p><p></p><p><strong>RE: Business name</strong> - Using your own name is always the best option, so definitely toss that hat into the ring. However, a lot of people don't have a cool sounding name. Joe Edwards Photo is a lot more marketable than Archibald Horowitz Photo...know what I mean? If you go another route, just try to keep it short. Under 14 letters for the website name is ideal, but it's getting harder to do that these days. Also keep in mind that .photo is an available domain extension (instead of .com). A great option for photographers.</p><p></p><p><strong>RE: Insurance</strong> - State Farm sucks LOL. Definitely shop your insurance around with an independent agent who has a stable of companies to choose from for better rates. Talk with an agent about your situation, especially since this is a part time gig for now. You definitely want to make sure you're protected, but you probably don't really need a commercial policy at this point. A separate inland marine policy to cover your equipment should be all you need, and is WAY cheaper. All that said, Nationwide used to have a "mini policy" for photographers, but I'm not sure if they still do. If you do jump in with both feet, definitely make sure you get personal liability coverage. People will sue for anything these days.</p><p></p><p><strong>RE: Business cards</strong> - 100% VistaPrint. They're cheap and great quality. They have templates you can download (PS, AI, etc) and sky's the limit for your designs. I've used VistaPrint for lots of stuff and have never been disappointed. Design today, order tomorrow, and you usually have your order within a few days. Highly recommended.</p><p></p><p><strong>RE: Other stuff</strong> - The deciding factor in a lot of this will be how far you take it. You need to set up a DBA in order to get a business bank account and a lot of other stuff. It's kind of that official first step to being a "real" business. An LLC is probably your best bet - keeps business finances separate from personal. Talk to a lawyer about setting one of those up, it's fairly cheap and straightforward.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 737949, member: 1061"] Since you replied that you've been in a holding pattern due to COVID-19, I have a few things to add: [B]RE: Website[/B] - Take a look at Squarespace. A great option for people who don't want to be a part time web designer while trying to run a business. Prices are reasonable, tons of modern templates to choose from. Very easy to use. [B]RE: Business name[/B] - Using your own name is always the best option, so definitely toss that hat into the ring. However, a lot of people don't have a cool sounding name. Joe Edwards Photo is a lot more marketable than Archibald Horowitz Photo...know what I mean? If you go another route, just try to keep it short. Under 14 letters for the website name is ideal, but it's getting harder to do that these days. Also keep in mind that .photo is an available domain extension (instead of .com). A great option for photographers. [B]RE: Insurance[/B] - State Farm sucks LOL. Definitely shop your insurance around with an independent agent who has a stable of companies to choose from for better rates. Talk with an agent about your situation, especially since this is a part time gig for now. You definitely want to make sure you're protected, but you probably don't really need a commercial policy at this point. A separate inland marine policy to cover your equipment should be all you need, and is WAY cheaper. All that said, Nationwide used to have a "mini policy" for photographers, but I'm not sure if they still do. If you do jump in with both feet, definitely make sure you get personal liability coverage. People will sue for anything these days. [B]RE: Business cards[/B] - 100% VistaPrint. They're cheap and great quality. They have templates you can download (PS, AI, etc) and sky's the limit for your designs. I've used VistaPrint for lots of stuff and have never been disappointed. Design today, order tomorrow, and you usually have your order within a few days. Highly recommended. [B]RE: Other stuff[/B] - The deciding factor in a lot of this will be how far you take it. You need to set up a DBA in order to get a business bank account and a lot of other stuff. It's kind of that official first step to being a "real" business. An LLC is probably your best bet - keeps business finances separate from personal. Talk to a lawyer about setting one of those up, it's fairly cheap and straightforward. [/QUOTE]
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