Dave Foster
- Dave Foster

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- Number of businesses:
- 1
- Years in business:
- 1
- In business:
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- Defining Moment
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Ever since I was a kid I had a real interest in art. After leaving school I made my way to college to study Art & Design and found that I really took to the photography element. Knowing that I’d found something that I really enjoyed and was good at I… read more
- Lifestyle Story
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Running your own business can be demanding. I found that, especially went I first started, there was a lot of weight on my shoulders which was stressful. I also had to be really careful with my expenses. However, despite the stresses, the personal sense… read more
- Mistake To Avoid
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I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in the past. I didn’t have a contingency plan for my finances and subsequently there were a lot of additional costs that I didn’t account for. Also in hindsight I would have allowed more of a budget for advertising as… read more
- Pearl Of Wisdom
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If I was to give any advice to someone thinking of starting their own business I’d say do your research and don’t be put off by the logistical side of things. I had no idea about business plans! Also it’s important that you make the most out of the help… read more
- Challenge
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I’ve had some challenges that I’ve had to face. Being young and getting financial support was hard. Due to my age and inexperience I was refused loans from banks but eventually found a way around that. Doing everything yourself, from start to finish is… read more
- Success
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My passion for photography is un-paralleled with anything else in my life. It's what excites me and I feel privileged to be working successfully in this field. I believe the photography we produce and the products we sell are unique, unlike anything else… read more
- Aspiration
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I have high aspirations for Square Photography. I’m always very ambitious with how I see the company developing and I think it’s always important to leave yourself open to different types of work.… read more
- Support Story
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The support I have received from my friends and family has been invaluable. Especially from my parents who have been an inspiration to me. My friends helped me set up the studio and model for my portfolio. I’ve also had business and financial support from… read more