Start a photography or video business in Fresno

ASK these helpful questions before you start a business:

Model: Tristen Hope

Photo by: George Ohan

Why am I starting a business?

What kind of business do I want?

Who is my ideal customer?

What products or services will my business provide?

Am I prepared to spend the time and money needed to get my business started?

What differentiates my business idea and the products or services I will provide from others in the market?

Where will my business be located?

How many employees will I need?

What types of suppliers do I need?

How much money do I need to get started?

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Photo taken at: Fulton Film Company 

Will I need to get a loan?

How soon will it take before my products or services are available?

How long do I have until I start making a profit?

Who is my competition?

How will I price my product compared to my competition?

How will I set up the legal structure of my business?

What taxes do I need to pay?

What kind of insurance do I need?

How will I manage my business?

How will I advertise my business?

Photography by: George Ohan

Model: Tristen Hope

Fulton Film Company

1904 Fresno Street

Fresno, Ca 93721

Reference:

https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/how-start-business/20-questions-starting

How to be a successful non-union actor

Success PLAN for non-union actors, models, filmmakers 

Situation assessment for this current year:

1.     What went right?

2.     What went wrong?

3.     What can you do better in the next 12 months?

Goal setting:

1.     Did you set specific and measurable goals for the last 12 months?

2.     How many goals did you achieve?

3.     Did you fall short on any of your goals? Why?

4.     What are your goals for the next 12 months?

Activity:

1.     How much training did you attend for acting?

2.     How many auditions did you go on?

3.     How many roles did you submit for?

4.     Did you sign up for a legitimate casting website?

5.     Did you seek a manager, or agent? Do you need one?

Entertainment business networking:

1.     How many entertainment business-networking events did you attend?

2.     How many independent filmmakers did you meet this year? Who?

3.     Did you send follow-up emails to every person that you met this year?

4.     How many emails did you personally send to casting directors, managers, and agents to introduce yourself?

5.     Did you attend any film festivals or premieres?

Social media:

1.     Do you own a website? You need one.

2.     What is your BRAND? When I think of you, what should come to my mind?

3.     Are your posts interesting, relevant, and consistent?

4.     Do you respond to all comments and messages from followers?

5.     What have you gained from social media, financially?

Digital content:

1.     Would you have a current video reel, at the request of a casting director?

2.     How recent, and how good are your Headshots?

3.     Do you have a text and photo blog as part of your social media strategy?

4.     Is your photo portfolio diverse enough to show many different looks?

5.     Do you have a voice-over (V.O.) reel to submit for auditions?

6.     What do you sell on a digital platform to earn income? E-book, downloads?

All of this information will help you go down the path of becoming a union actor with 

SAG-AFTRA. There are many ways of achieving different levels of success. What is your definition of success?

I offer entertainment business consultations to independent actors, models, filmmakers, and entertainers that are seeking a career in Hollywood. Contact me.

Very respectfully,

George Ohan

Independent Film Producer

Fulton Film Company

Fresno, CA

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-ohan-1b882031

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Fulton Film Company

1904 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 451-1370

Photography, video, and audio studio space is available for rent.

Fulton Film Co.
"Teach. Coach. Mentor."

What do we offer?................

VIDEO:
•High definition web content
•Small business promotions
•TV commercials
•Movies

PHOTOGRAPHY:
•Families
•Events
•Professional headshots
•Actor/Model portfolio

DIGITAL MARKETING:
•Social media assistance
•Small business online strategy
•Blog authoring / copyright
•Digital content creation

WORKSHOPS:
•Entrepreneurship
•Entertainment business
•Music recording & production
•Digital filmmaking

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Are you feeling lost about your entertainment business career? Filmmakers, talent, and all other related fields in entertainment need a solid PLAN to succeed.

Contact George Ohan for a business consultation so you can get your career moving in the right direction.

Let's create a 10 step plan for success. People use trainers at the gym to get maximum results with their body, now it's time to get maximum results from your career.

*One-time session
*Monthly mentor meetings
*Career management 
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