Unemployed vs. Self-Employed

Well today is my first day of being self-employed. It is however a very fine line between that and being unemployed, because the reality is that I probably won't be making any money any time soon. However I do realize and know that, and it doesn't scare or worry me; besides I have a sugar mama. Jess and I are definitely going to have to curb some of our spending and make sure we are a bit more stingy with money. However starting this business is something that is very important to both of us and we are ready to make the sacrifices necessary.

Alpenglow of Mount Washington in Great Basin National Park



I think what I am most excited about is how I will answer the question, "So what are you doing now?" Since I graduated CSU I have had my fair share of jobs, and that question quickly became annoying. I would seemingly have a different answer every few months, people wouldn't know where I was working or what I was doing. Now I have a good answer. I am also excited about the prospect of being my own boss, scary yes, but exhilarating as well. I am going to have to be more self-motivated than ever before, I am going to need patience and determination. The fact, though, that I will be making all the decisions, and I will be putting MY ideas into action is what will keep me going.

Creek in Rocky Mountain National Park


So what will I be doing today, and the rest of the week? I need to set some tangible goals for myself that I can reach by the end of the year. Things like registering my business name, getting a tax number, and doing some advertising. The next four wednesdays will be spent at the Small Business Administration taking a class they offer. This week is "Starting Your own Business," I think it will be appropriate. I will need to be contacting other photographers and learning more about the trade. There is alot to do and I am excited about doing it.