Julie Diebolt Price's Page

What is your name?

Julie Diebolt Price

Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?

Yes

If you are in business, what is the name of your business?

JDP Photography

Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?

Lifelong passion for capturing images.

Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)

Tustin, California

If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?

http://www.jdpphotography.com

How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)

Since 1987

How many employees do you have, if any?

1-5

Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.

Digital photography for corporate events, executive portraits, public relations and publicity materials.

How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?

Credit cards, personal savings, friends and family, bank financing

What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?

Having confidence in technical skills necessary to produce quality work that people will pay for.

What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?

Write a business plan and follow it. Know your target market.

What has been your biggest mistake?

Not specializing earlier in my career.

What has been your smartest move?

Self-funding/pay as you go. I have a very small amount of business debt so I have more flexibility in the decision-making process. Keeping current with technology. Keeping in touch with what my clients want and delivering.

Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?

Yes

What is your email address?

julie@jdpphotography.com