5 Small Business Stats for Our 5 Year Anniversary
1. Most people (28%) started a small business to be their own boss. Only 13% did so to pursue their passion.
I went full time with Scarlett Photography for both reasons! After 12 years, I quit my lifetime career as the most influential and awarded photographer field trainer in the country. I loved it, until I had my own baby, Covid hit and times changed.
Covid "shutdown" made me realize I wanted a life where I spent the majority of the day with my child and with my family. Working from 9am-7pm, 5 to 6 days a week was not going to allow me to achieve that. Can you imagine seeing your baby for a couple of hours in the morning, working all day, and then getting home (after an hour commute) just in time to tuck her into bed! I can and I did and it broke my heart. Thankfully, I was allowed to take a 30-day leave of absence and was able to confirm that this was the right decision before really letting go of what had been, up until that point, my life's work. I never went back and starting my own business has been one of the best decisions of my life. While nothing about starting and running a business is easy, it's totally worth it.
Now, I get to show families how much love and life live in their relationships through beautiful and meaningful photography experiences - and, I LOVE IT. I actually look forward to my scheduled sessions more than anything else! It is incredibly rewarding to have your life's work and passion loved by so many. I get to make a difference in people's life. I get to bring happiness to you and your loved ones. I get to capture your legacy so you can be pleasantly reminded of how much love flows through you and your littles! I get to do all this, this meaningful work and I get to be a present and thoughtful part of my children's days. Thank you.
2. Within the first year, almost 22% of small businesses fail. By the fifth year, the number increases to 50%.
I knew this going in, but did not have any fear about my decision. I have been completely booked since opening. I AM GRATEFUL FOR EVERY SINGLE CLIENT that has helped me reach this level of success. We have made it the 5 years! High Five!
3. Nine out of ten consumers read online reviews before making a purchase.
We know this is true, right?! I sure do! I am thankful whenever a parent takes precious minutes out of their day to add their feedback to google about our photographic journey together. Five stars, baby! Woot Woot!
Wanna check some out? Scarlett Photography Google Reviews
4. 43.4% of all Small-Businesses are Women-Owned!
Woot Woot! I like this number! I am glad to help increase it! Girl Power!
5. Only 34.4% of Small Companies Survive for at Least 10 Years
Without you, Scarlett Photography will not exist in 10 years. Thank you SO MUCH for choosing me to photograph for you! I whole-heartedly intend to deliver the best photographic experience every single time we work together. Schedule your 2024 Session now! Send me an email at: ScarlettPhotographyLLC@gmail.com and let's start dreaming up our next photographic adventure!
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