videobear
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Nov 19, 2005, 7:04 PM
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Re: [dvddynamix] Starting a new business
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Hal sells a good wedding video book and a companion DVD right here on the site. The book includes a sample contract.
Another good resource is EventDV magazine. A few months ago, they published a sample contract, and you may be able to find the article on their web page.
For information on starting a business, you need to contact your local government; the requirements are different in different states, and even sometimes in different counties or cities. For example, here in Stafford, VA, I don't need a business license, but I did need to get a zoning variance from the county board to operate a business out of my home. Whether or not you need to collect sales tax also varies depending on your location.
It's a good idea to carry property insurance on your equipment. Make sure that the policy covers stuff while its out in the field on a shoot, as well as at home in your studio. You also need a liability policy, to protect you in case you accidentally injure someone. There are lots of good insurance choices; do a search on "insurance" on the forums here and you'll find a lot of advice.
Besides a trip to your local government offices, you should draw up a business plan. This is a document in which you decide what your business will be called, what market you'll target, how you will market, what your competition looks like, how you will get start-up funding, what your goals will be, and all other aspects of your business. Your local library should have plenty of info on this, and every other aspect of starting a small business.
Regards,
Doug Graham
Panda Productions
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