Welcome, 2010. And, not a minute too soon, either. 2009 was an unbelievably trying year as a small business. As a proactive business owner, I think it’s imperative to be constantly living in the present. But, what doe that mean, exactly? For me, being centered in the present means constantly learning from the past and preparing for the future.
2009, with its economic downturns, was a chance to learn what it means to be prepared for a rainy day. Two consecutive slow months in 2009 caused me to reflect seriously on why I am in business as a photographer in the first place and make a critical decision about whether I thought I could continue making a career out of photography.
I’m not one to easily quit just because a couple potholes along the road popped up, but this past year allowed me to re-evaluate, regroup and recharge. So, what’s it going to be? It’s a new year, a new decade and a good turning point to turn over a new leaf for my business. A new attitude, a completely new business strategy and a new outlook on life. I’m glad for the trials of 2009 to help me sharpen the sword, so to speak, but I’m definitely glad to start a new year with a clean slate with new ideas. Off and running.
by William Foster
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