Stephen Honda

Orange County Wedding Photographer Offers Tip: Outsource rathar than employee

During times of economic downturns, a photography business must implement practices which will make the organization more efficient and competitive. Many photography business owners choose to hire someone when their workload becomes more than they are able to handle. In many instances outsourcing the work is a better option.

There are several advantages which a photography business can take advantage of when it out sources it's work they are as follows:

1. Simpler taxes - when you outsource work, you don't need to pay payroll taxes. Setting up a system to perform payroll paperwork can cause a real drain on a photography business (or to any business for that matter).  When you outsource the work the amount you pay is simply considered an expense.

2. Scalability - when a photography business hires someone they are bound by more commitments to provide so many hours and provide benefits. If work is seasonal the employer must hire during the busy season and let an employee go after the busy season. All of this involves increased paperwork and administrative expenses. When outsourcing, the photographer can contract on a job by job basis.

3. Less Software and Equipment purchases and updates - generally when a photographer hires someone, it is expected that photographer provide all of the equipment and software. While you may be able to contract around this in the employment agreement, as a general rule the employer will have to provide the PC or Mac, Lightroom, Photoshop, Internet  connection, and space for the person to work. When the work is outsourced, the person doing the work will need to provide these items.

4. An employee often requires the photographer take better tabs on the workers productivity. Employees are often paid on an hourly or salary basis. As a result a photographer needs to keep tabs on that employee to make sure he is working efficiently. When work is contracted out, the person doing the work is paid by the job - i.e., they are paid for results. Therefore, they are free to perform the work in any way they choose. This relieves the photographer of significant oversight tasks.

There are advantages to both hiring an employee and outsourcing work for a photography business. However, before making a decision to hire an employee because the work load is becoming unmanageable, a photographer should first look into the advantages of outsourcing and make an educated decision.

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