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Mother Goose
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:03 PM
It's official, I'm officially official. :D Just filed for a DBA license for the photography stuff.
Sean
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:05 PM
:rock:

One step closer to world domination!
TransNone13
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:06 PM
So it's like a small business license?
salsashark
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:09 PM
Why do you need database stuff to take pictures?!
TransNone13
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:10 PM
I think the big one is you have to have one to enforce contracts according what I Google'd.
Mother Goose
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:14 PM
So it's like a small business license?
Yes.


Why do you need database stuff to take pictures?!
You don't. But if you want to protect the name you have, like mine, it's a good thing to do. Plus shooting weddings, I needed to do it eventually. Plus I'll be able to write off gas money to HPR, and any lens purchase or rentals.


I think the big one is you have to have one to enforce contracts according what I Google'd.
Yeah, I have a contract signed for a wedding in November, so it will help with that. Even though I don't see an issue arising.
aerofaze
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:14 PM
So you're legit, now. Niiiiice!
Mother Goose
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:31 PM
Now I just have to figure out a way to write off the R1.... :think: :lol:
TransNone13
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:32 PM
Vinyl skin promoting your business :).
rforsythe
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:35 PM
If you're going to write off taxes, also get an EIN through the IRS just to keep it all legit. It's free and instant, they issue them online now.
JustSomeDude
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:50 PM
CONGRATS!!

FYI... let your insurer know - immediately!

If you have any gear damaged/stolen/lost while on a paid gig, and they find out about it, but you don't have a "business" policy, they won't cover anything... At all.

I break my camera gear out separately as a rider policy which allows me to add/drop gear as needed. The change to the business policy was a small (yet noticeable) increase in premiums. However, in my mind it is worth paying the extra premium, rather than trying to hide it and have them discover an incident during a paid job.
Yodannyc
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:51 PM
Yeah, I have a contract signed for a wedding in November, so it will help with that. Even though I don't see an issue arising.

Oh man your gonna have so many issues. Jk ;) Congrats!

Say the R1 is a business/promotional vehicle
Mother Goose
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:56 PM
Vinyl skin promoting your business :).
I've actually thought about that. Using the race photos on vinyl and throw it on the bike. Sort of like JOHNNYMOTHERFUCKINROCKPAGEOMG!!!!111!!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrobb86/1022871088/
Mother Goose
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 02:59 PM
Oh man your gonna have so many issues. Jk ;) Congrats!
Now that I think about it.... ;)
JustSomeDude
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 04:00 PM
Wick --- u get yer SquareUp reader (https://squareup.com/) yet???

http://ozzyeatworld.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/square-reader-iphone_270x319.jpg

They are dope for on location payments. Fo' shozzle!
TransNone13
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 04:01 PM
Those are awesome.
JustSomeDude
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 04:04 PM
Those are awesome.

Seriously.

I scored two of 'em... set up one account for personal stuff, setup another with my business banking. It's nice having the spare, because I can leave one at home while keeping one permanently in my gear bag. Total pwn.
Mother Goose
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 04:12 PM
Damn, that's slick. I'll have to set that up when I get the business account all set up.
Clovis
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 06:25 PM
They were free when I got a reader about a year ago. I've got it laying around actually, you're welcomed to it.
bornwildnfree
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 08:53 PM
GRATS!
Cap'n Crunch
Wed Aug 10th, 2011, 10:10 PM
Awesome! Good for you Chadwick! You definately have a natural gift for photography.
bulldog
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 07:55 AM
I thought this was going to be a "new baby" post :D
spdu4ia
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 08:00 AM
I thought this was going to be a "new baby" post :D

SOOO much better :slap:



Congrats... I looked into getting one last year but wanted to wait untill I got settled and some more time here in Colorado. Use it well...
Mother Goose
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 08:15 AM
Clovis - They are still free, so I'll just get one once I get my business account up this weekend. Thanks though. :up:

Travis - It was quick and easy, and only $20 to do it. Let me know if you want the website.
Sean
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 08:18 AM
I thought this was going to be a "new baby" post :DI don't know if the world could handle a mini-wicky? :p
Zach929rr
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 09:15 AM
Can you shoot high-res pictures of my junk for the craigslist m4t personals section?
Mother Goose
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 09:28 AM
You'd have to pay me A LOT for that. :p
JustSomeDude
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 09:30 AM
You'd have to pay me A LOT for that. :p

Whatever.... I'll do it for free!

Wait... what did I just agree to????

:puke:
Ricky
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 09:30 AM
You don't. But if you want to protect the name you have, like mine, it's a good thing to do. Plus shooting weddings, I needed to do it eventually. Plus I'll be able to write off gas money to HPR, and any lens purchase or rentals.

You totally missed the joke from salsashark. DBA = DataBase Administrator, lol

Oh, and congrats :D
Mother Goose
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 09:34 AM
<--- Not a tech guy, so yeah, it went over my head. :lol:
Zach929rr
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 09:39 AM
Whatever.... I'll do it for free!

Wait... what did I just agree to????

:puke:

HEYWHATSYOURNUMBERBRO?

:lol:
salsashark
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 10:18 AM
You totally missed the joke from salsashark. DBA = DataBase Administrator, lol

Oh, and congrats :D

:lol: thanks for the pity laugh.


<--- Not a tech guy, so yeah, it went over my head. :lol:

I was going to let it slide... Problem with spending all day with a building full of engineers and tech geeks.
McVaaahhh
Thu Aug 11th, 2011, 10:28 AM
Don't worry Salsa, it was the first thing I thought about too when I saw the DBA...


Congrats Wicky!!! :cheers: