First off, Don't be mistaken. This is not an article on how to start up your new video production company as I'm just getting started myself. What it is though is a look at what I'm learning when it comes to "getting out there" and a bit about my experience as a film producer.What have I learnt so far you may ask? Well for one thing I'm not very computer savvy so when it came to sorting out my Facebook page, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts for my … [Read more...]
Neglecting Calls May Result in Abandoned Video Production Business Profits
As a video production business owner, I bet you don't always answer your phone when you see that the number is unfamiliar to you. In these cases, you allow voicemail to do its job. You think that if the call is urgent, a message will be left.That's not always the case. What's the risk of neglecting these calls?Advertisers or corporate producers who urgently need a videographer for their projects won't always use voicemail. If they did, you may … [Read more...]
Filmmaker Fundamentals – An Independent Film Producer’s Guide to Writing a Business Plan
When it comes to the practical aspects of filmmaking, ranging from camera selection to mastering editing systems, independent film producers seem ready to rise to every challenge. But tell one of these folks they have to come up with a business plan and find investors to support their film and you'll find most looking for a stage door to exit. Why? Because if indie producers liked asking permission to do something or taking orders from others . . … [Read more...]
Top 10 Business Colleges – Get into Harvard
Article by Pedro Sousa This is the Top 10 list of Business Colleges in the United States of America. This data is from Us News and World Report, according to the 2007 school rankings. The out-of-state tuition for a full time student is an average 38K to 46K, being the University of California Berkeley the cheapest and the Stanford University the most expensive, also in California. The … [Read more...]
Business Plans and Marketing Plans in Independent Filmmaking
Article by Tdsff Making a film is an artistic endeavor. Unfortunately, to be able to continue creating artistic endeavors in the future, a filmmaker has to make money. Many filmmakers wish it weren't that way, but it is. Without capital, there's no film. An artistic, capitalistic conundrum. But, you know that MAKING money is an important component to the film business. Most of us don't work … [Read more...]
Online Business Forms For Better Transactions
Article by Realcreforms.com Online Business Forms For Better Transactions - Real Estate - Commercial Property Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact Us In the recent years, … [Read more...]
Small Business Forms: A Guide
Business forms are essential for all types of businesses. These forms provide a quick and instant reference of the company and also make the office operations simpler. Planning and proper designing of business forms ensure productivity and growth of business.The commonly used business forms in small business are accounts receivables, accounts payables, cash flow, expenses, profit and loss, collection forms, quotations, order forms, customers … [Read more...]
Business Law – Drafting Legal Contracts
by New York Public Library The whole point of writing a contract is to offer protection between you and the person that you are making the contract with. It is thus very important that the contract is written well and in effect water tight so you will be fully protected should anything go wrong.As for small businesses, you may not have the time or money to be able to get a solicitor to draw up a contract for you every time you need one. … [Read more...]
Basic Types of Music Business Contracts
by The U.S. National Archives There are many types of contracts used in the music industry. Some are very detailed and specific to any number of services that may be provided. It is a good idea to have an understanding of the basic types of music contracts that you are most likely to see if you are (or intend to become) a music professional.However, it is first important to understand the basic forms of rights and compensation. Songwriters, … [Read more...]
Property Legal Forms Are A Must For Those Wanting To Conduct Business Legally
Article by Charles Joe Property Legal Forms Are A Must For Those Wanting To Conduct Business Legally - Law - National, State, Local Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact Us … [Read more...]