Michaelcr01
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Hello all !
Me and a friend are looking at starting up our own small local photography business, We're mainly doing studio photography and wedding photography.
I know a lot of people are thinking that the market is highly competitive, Which it is after much research into it, But after doing surveys and getting general opinions from people from all walks of life in our town, It appears most people won't consider a day in the studio due to the high cost it incurs.
The two main companies within our town are well known for charging extortionate costs and many hidden fees for small photo shoots, In fact we where surprised by a few people who had been for studio shoots and the costs that they where charged, Not only for the session, But also for each photo they wanted to purchase (You're talking £475 for a CD).
This is where we where looking at putting our business into, Charging a lot lower fees and costs because we wont be buying any commercial property so there will be no huge monthly out goings to cover, Instead we're renting a modern furnished studio on an hourly basis from someone we know for cheap rates.
Anyways, The question for anyone else who's in the same dilemma of perhaps someone who's successfully made a business is this,
We're looking at getting a small business grant or loan Perhaps somewhere in the region of £8,000 to cover start up equipment costs, some new lighting, and advertising, What would be the best route to go for this (We're in the UK) ?
We have a Business plan/portfolio built up, List of exact start up costs and how we would use the investment.
Any help will be greatly appreciated !
Thanks ! Michael.
Me and a friend are looking at starting up our own small local photography business, We're mainly doing studio photography and wedding photography.
I know a lot of people are thinking that the market is highly competitive, Which it is after much research into it, But after doing surveys and getting general opinions from people from all walks of life in our town, It appears most people won't consider a day in the studio due to the high cost it incurs.
The two main companies within our town are well known for charging extortionate costs and many hidden fees for small photo shoots, In fact we where surprised by a few people who had been for studio shoots and the costs that they where charged, Not only for the session, But also for each photo they wanted to purchase (You're talking £475 for a CD).
This is where we where looking at putting our business into, Charging a lot lower fees and costs because we wont be buying any commercial property so there will be no huge monthly out goings to cover, Instead we're renting a modern furnished studio on an hourly basis from someone we know for cheap rates.
Anyways, The question for anyone else who's in the same dilemma of perhaps someone who's successfully made a business is this,
We're looking at getting a small business grant or loan Perhaps somewhere in the region of £8,000 to cover start up equipment costs, some new lighting, and advertising, What would be the best route to go for this (We're in the UK) ?
We have a Business plan/portfolio built up, List of exact start up costs and how we would use the investment.
Any help will be greatly appreciated !
Thanks ! Michael.