Ray Baker – Page 25

1 Cure For Poor Customer Service

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Today I was humiliated by a car salesman. So, what’s new? It’s probably happened to anyone who’s ever bought a car. What I learned from my incident is why customer service in Australia is so poor! And what we can do about it – as consumers and businesspeople.

You see, I asked an outrageous question that triggered off my humiliating experience. This question was so impertinent and so unusual that the salesman was at first dumbfounded and eventually abusive. Not only didn’t the salesman have an answer, he called his manager over and he had no answer either. What was this infamous question that caused all the trouble?

The Idiot Theory of Life – and a Photography Business

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Everybody has his/her own theory of life. Mine is called the “idiot” theory of life and it has become the central focus for all my teachings in customer service. It goes like this. When you are about twelve or thirteen (but at different ages for different people) you are sitting in your bedroom one day … Read more

How to Generate Repeat and Referral Business Without Spending Any More Money

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Isn’t it frustrating when you have a fantastic product, you give great service, your prices are competitive – and you still have to keep advertising to get new business?

Sadly, it happens all the time!

If you would like to increase your repeat and referral business (at no extra cost to you), benefit from understanding the difference between recognition and bribery.

How To Control The Depth Of Field Of Your Pictures

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Anybody who wants to seriously go into photography must understand the concept of depth of field to be able to produce excellent photographs. The depth of field refers to the zone or distance range for the subject in focus to be acceptably sharp.

The Definition of Insanity

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

I was once told the definition of insanity was to do the same thing every year and expect different results.

If that’s the case, I believe most businesses in this country are insane!

Let’s use the humble Christmas card as an example.

How To Avoid Blurred Pictures

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Whether you are a professional photographer or just dabbling with photography as a hobby, chances are, you have encountered the dilemma of getting blurred pictures. This could be quite frustrating if the shot is very important or if it is of a rare moment that you only have the chance to capture once in a blue moon.

Marketing Your Photography Business Through Facebook Pt.1

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

The social networking site Facebook is very popular all around the world nowadays. People from all walks of life and from various age brackets sign up for a Facebook account so that they can get connected with friends and family and for a lot of other reasons.

Marketing Your Photography Business Through Facebook Pt.2

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Facebook can really help a lot in marketing your photography business. You can advertise and create or strengthen your brand through this social networking site. Though the process of building a loyal following may not be that easy as it would take time and dedication, you would also need to keep your presence real on Facebook.

Building An Impressive Photography Portfolio

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

When you are in the photography business, a portfolio is something you cannot do without. A photographer would need to showcase his talent in photography and a portfolio is an effective tool in marketing one’s trade. Having an impressive portfolio is a must for any photographer who wants to enter and find a niche in the photography business world.

Starting Your Photography Business: Get On The Right Track

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Starting any business can be overwhelming. It’s easy to get preoccupied with a lot of things and to overlook certain things that are crucial to the success of the business. This is very true when starting a photography business. You need to do the right things at the right time.