[__ Prayer __] Please pray for my business

[Marianne333]

Please pray for my business to succeed. A major door closed, but as my pastor says that only means that the Lord has something better for me in store. I really believe that's the case. My business is my dream, I really, really wish for it to work out. Please say a prayer, thanks.

 

[Higmo]

What kind of business are you in? What are some of the challenges you face while doing business?

 

[Christ_empowered]

Praying

 

[Marianne333]

Praying

Thank you

 

[Marianne333]

What kind of business are you in? What are some of the challenges you face while doing business?

I am a photographer at the beginning of my career. I used to have a corporate job, but hated it. So I started my own photography business after going to photo school here where I live.

 

[Christ_empowered]

Creative jobs can be so fulfilling but they also seem nerve wracking. Thankfully The Internet seems helpful…

 

[Marianne333]

Creative jobs can be so fulfilling but they also seem nerve wracking. Thankfully The Internet seems helpful…

That is true - it iss very nerve wracking and I get such a sense of responsibility to make the client happy.

 

[Higmo]

I used to be very active in the days of SLR cameras and 35mm film (and slides). I knew a lot about F-stops, neutral-density filters, etc., etc. For a time, I even developed my own B&W film, if you can believe that!

Anyway, from the stand point of being in the photography business, I would ask if you are interested in specialty photography for advertising, or people's portraits, and that kind of thing, or, photo-journalism, which is a whole different thing, as you know.

Anyway, from a business standpoint, there's all the customary business expenses, competition, and efficiency factors to take into account. And the technology is light-years ahead of everything people used back in the 'old days'. I would say that, first, you identify the market-segment you want to be focusing on, and see what the income potential is (given your scope of projected operation). Advertising is a good source of income, but it is intensely competitive. Still, if you're good, it's pretty easy to excel because so many people who work in that 'arena' don't exhibit much imagination.

 

[Marianne333]

I used to be very active in the days of SLR cameras and 35mm film (and slides). I knew a lot about F-stops, neutral-density filters, etc., etc. For a time, I even developed my own B&W film, if you can believe that!

Anyway, from the stand point of being in the photography business, I would ask if you are interested in specialty photography for advertising, or people's portraits, and that kind of thing, or, photo-journalism, which is a whole different thing, as you know.

Anyway, from a business standpoint, there's all the customary business expenses, competition, and efficiency factors to take into account. And the technology is light-years ahead of everything people used back in the 'old days'. I would say that, first, you identify the market-segment you want to be focusing on, and see what the income potential is (given your scope of projected operation). Advertising is a good source of income, but it is intensely competitive. Still, if you're good, it's pretty easy to excel because so many people who work in that 'arena' don't exhibit much imagination.

Thank you for your advice. My niche is family and pets.

 

[Marianne333]

Thank you all for prayers. I got a much better client than the one that walked away. Praise the Lord!