An article in Crain's NY Business features MBA's and MD's now going freelance. Will this help to remove the stigma from the word "freelance"?
Photography: Advice and Ideas for Web & Graphic Design
2013 Photo Business Plan Workbook
The latest guide from PhotoShelter.com is the 2013 Photo Business Plan Workbook. Lots of good info to help photographers (and other creatives too) grow their business this year including tips to market your photo business with Facebook, attract readers to your blog, improve SEO traffic and more.
CFC 2013: Your Values and Your Taxes
At CFC 2013, we'll focus on your values and your taxes with Sarah Durham of Big Duck and June Walker, author of "The Confident Indie." Early bird rates end March 15.
Photographers: Jumpstart Your Business Contest
If you have plans to grow your photography business in 2013, then you have a chance to win $15,000 in consulting and $5000 in photography gear and more. Get details for PhotoShelter's "Jumpstart Your Photography Business" Contest
If you missed the 2013 “Pep Talk”…
If you missed last week's "annual marketing pep talk" (and especially if you need a pep talk), here are the links to listen. Be sure to take advantage of the discounts that expire Jan 31st.
Best Marketing Blog Posts for Photographers in 2012
From PhotoShelter.com's annual round up of best blog posts for photographers, here are the marketing-related posts, which apply broadly to other creative professionals also.
Free Report on Email Marketing (for Image-Driven Businesses)
PhotoShelter.com and Emma have partnered to publish the latest free report on email marketing. It's targeted to photographers, whose email marketing is image-based, which is why so many of the ideas and tips and examples are relevant to designers and illustrators as well.
Becoming a dinosaur in your industry?
Are you learning the new skills you need? Come to HOW Interactive Design Conference West (Oct 28-31) and get $50 off with my personal promotion code "BENUN12" And while you're there, I hope you'll also attend my Business Bootcamp …
Growing creatively, personally & professionally
A few answers to the question, "How do I grow my business with limited time and still be creative?"
What is the Future of Photography?
I don’t have to tell you that the world is changing, constantly. But it’s especially affecting photographers; many are struggling to figure out what the future is. There is no simple answer but I look forward to Luminance 2012, a first-of-its-kind event that strives to spark the new ideas and networks that will push...