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Business Solutions for the Creative Professional

 

We have made available some of the files that we have spent countless hours developing.
We hope you enjoy a taste of experience and a few home-made formulas.

Prices listed include taxes. We are currently not running an online shopping cart,
so please email your request, listing each file as named below and we will issue a manual invoice.
Being low-tech, we will require you to copy and paste our small legal paragraph into your email to us.
Our preferred method of payment is email money transfer.  

  
 

These files are available at the following rates for a limited time only.
 

The Business of Photography .PPT

This is our Microsoft Power Point™ presentation as seen at APEC January 2010.
If you did not receive a printed hand-out you may have another look at our notes:

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Package Quoting System .XLS

This Microsoft Excel ™ file was created to help determine appropriate prices for your packages.
Another name for this file is Event Expense and Quote Generating form.
We went over this file during our presentation at APEC January 2010.

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EMAIL US to receive this file - $85.00

 
 
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Client Logs and Worksheets .XLS

This Microsoft Excel ™ file is intended to be printed and then manually filled-out when necessary.
The New Client Inquiry sheet helps you keep track of your incoming calls - print this on an 11x17.
Remember all of the tasks yet-to-do with the Client Fullfillment tab - print on a 9x12 envelope.
The third tab includes our most important form, the Event Summary sheet.
We went over this file during our presentation at APEC January 2010.

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EMAIL US to receive this file - $85.00

 
 
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Full Year Booking Chart .XLS

This Microsoft Excel ™ file is intended to be printed and then manually filled-out when necessary.
The Full Year View of your bookings all-on-one sheet helps you keep track of your events.
When you have a new client inquiry for your services you can simply refer to this one sheet - print this on an 11x17.

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EMAIL US to receive this file - $45.00

 
 
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BookKeeping Sheets .XLS

This Microsoft Excel ™ file contains multiple tabs seperating your income notes and expense details.
The sheets all connect to a tab which automatically summarizes the data onto an income statement.
The sheets have been optimized for photographers.
We still recommend you consult a licensed professional for financial planning and year-end taxes.

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EMAIL US to receive this file - $115.00

  
 
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Vehicle Log Book .XLS

This Microsoft Excel ™ file has three sheets that can be printed and left in an envelope in your car.
The government requires you to maintain proper records for your vehicle - start the year off right!

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EMAIL US to receive this file - $20.00

  
 

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You understand that all information, data, text, software, graphics or other materials ("Content"),
whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, was created purely for the benefit of sharing
our experiences and does not constitute professional legal advice. IrinaPhotography does not guarantee
the accuracy, integrity or quality of such Content. Under no circumstances will IrinaPhotography
be liable in any way for any Content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any Content.
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employees, agents, partners and licensors shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect,
incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including, but not limited to,
damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses, resulting from
the use or the inability to use the files provided and/or the advice listed on this website.
You agree to not re-distribute for free or for a profit the files provided to you.

Software and File Limitations
The above files are not locked or flattened and therefore each one may be customized to suite individual requirements.
We do not guarantee compatibility nor accuracy in your printing since each computer and printer set-up may be unique.
We have engineered our files in Microsoft™ Office Suite 2003™ and trust that more recent software editions will still be capable
of reading and modifying most files. We suggest that you play around with the formulas and replace key areas as needed.
Please take notice of the printable area as selected in each sheet since there may be text to the right of most sheets that is intended
to be there as handy notes and suggestions. Take note of the recommended paper to use for each sheet's size requirements.
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One-on-One Training

Both Irina and Mihkel are available for individual training.
Come-up with some questions and we'll have the answers! This will be tailored to what YOU want to learn!
We can discuss any or all aspects of a photography business. We can give you hands-on experience
with our clients' files - showing you our workflow and over-all production methods.

CALL or EMAIL US to receive more details about this.
One attendee - $450.00. Two or three attendees - $350 each.

  
 
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Complete Business Makeover

Are you just beginning and totally confused? Do you think you have a bit of knowledge and need a nudge?
We don't mean to intrude, but this will only work when WE COME TO YOU.
We will have a look at your meeting area, your office, your gear, your workflow, and your images.
Through our meetings we will analyze strengths and weaknesses in your business and
then provide you with some steps to maintain a positive outlook for your future.
If it takes us two or three visits then that is what we'll do, this includes checking-up on you monthly as well.

CALL or EMAIL US to learn more.
Starting at - $750.00

  
 

All prices already include the taxes. Thank you for your interest.
 
Toronto
647.477.3995
International
info@irinaphotography.ca
Ottawa
613.216.9601
 
 
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Government Regulations

Are you following the law of the land?
The Province of Ontario states that a photography business qualifies as a manufacturer. This has certain tax benefits.
Photographers also act as retailers. All sales of "tangible goods" (with some exceptions) is PST taxable.
You are required to collect PST on behalf of the Provincial Government, NO MINIMUM revenue values must be met (compared to the GST/HST).
Obtaining a Business Permit is free of charge and can often be set-up within a day or so.

The Federal Government requires all businesses (some exceptions) that make over $30,000 to collect GST on their behalf, are you? Some conditions apply, learn about what is and what is not taxable at free government seminars.
Are you familiar with the HST? Do you know what the implications are?

 

Government - Business Links

Here are a few helpful links

 

Reading Material

Reading books that cover a variety of topics can drastically improve your over-all understanding of running a business. We understand that many people do not have degrees in the field that they are entering. Many photographers have obtained general broad-based education regarding photography, yet one of the most important topics to learn is business. Business as a topic is so vague and so yet so important - the more one can study about sales, marketing, accounting, finance, law and social responsibility, the better the person and company. If you have studied photography, then your new hobby should be studying business. The following books are a great read, available for free through the Toronto Public Libray system. Don't worry if you only scratch the surface of any of these books, at least it will be a good start.

  • Toronto Public Library - home page
  • SmallBizXpress - Find helpful information on starting and operating a small business. Click on a topic and it will show a list of possible books.
  • ~ our list will be posted soon ~

 

Business Learning Environments

Here are a few organizations, groups and schools that offer advice and or training in business.

5 minutes and a web search for "business advice" can get you:

Great online resources for learning about gear and more...

 
 

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