
PPA's new, online Resources section is like a toolbox that is spilling over. We've compiled articles, pdfs, contracts, and forms to help you in your photographic business needs. Remember, your Basic Web site access will allow you to see a select few of these resources, but you must be a PPA member for full access.
We're in the process of adding more and more pieces to these Resources, so keep checking back. And if you don't see something you need, just let us know!
Okay, I’m convinced. I want a blog…so how do I get started?
Before starting, pause and take a deep breath. What do you want to achieve with this blog? For example, if your goal is to be hired for more speaking and teaching opportunities in the industry, you’ll want to write as a subject-matter expert to reinforce yourself as a thought leader. If you want to increase your child portrait sessions, you’ll want to include some of your favorite images, accompanied by an endearing story of how you captured the moment.
It’s a pretty safe assumption that most people have heard about “blogs” and “blogging.” Blogs entered the mainstream about five years ago and have grown into a very popular form of social media and viral marketing. Many companies, after seeing the range and depth of influence blogs have had on consumers, have added blogs to their marketing mix. The question is, should you?
Q & A document from the 2008 PPA webinar, "Essential Legal Forms for Photographers"
All of us want to reduce the amount of our tax obligations, but sales tax is a fact of life for most people. It is something we can’t avoid paying and most businesses can’t avoid collecting. Understanding sales tax rules and procedures is critical. And not following these rules can result in costly interest and penalties that can ultimately shut down your business.