There is no doubt this economy has taken it’s toll on small business. I get offers to shoot for organizations for free in hopes their event will generate leads for my studio – Yeah right! Brides call to get pricing for wedding photography with a budget of $500.00. But they know someone with a big camera who will do it for free. Mom’s call for pricing only to tell me they can go to Sears or Walmart an get all these prints for less than my sitting fee.
Well check out what’s happened at Sears and Walmart. Their photography vendor just pulled out of the US Market. Maybe there are other reasons for the pull out, but I wonder just how long can you be the cheapest provider and stay in business. Read on…..
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