Introduction/Site Index

"You’ve spent big bucks on your video equipment. Now learn how to make every penny worth it, with the BIG RESULTS you always dreamed of."

Welcome to the VBA!

The Video Business Advisor is a unique website for people who are serious about success.

Here, you'll find direct, searchable access to a wealth of information about starting, managing and marketing a successful video production business. While much of our content is available to Video Business Advisor members only, we have a great deal
of helpful information available to you without requiring a membership, including articles, free courses, downloads and more -to help you build your video business.

Our purpose is to provide you with sound, sensible, profit-making information so you don’t end up putting your camcorder back in the closet and getting out of business because you don’t get the exact advice, encouragement and sound business advice that you need to survive in today’s rough economic waters.

To your success!

Steve Yankee
The Video Business Advisor

Video Business Advisor Home Page: Content on the home page changes frequently, so you will want to bookmark it. We've added a comprehensive list of links from this page, and every other page on the site as well. In addition, there's a search engine resource on every page) to help you find the information you need to grow your own videography business.

Site Map: You're here.

Should You Join? Good question. If you're serious about building a highly successful video production business, you know the answer. Here are some more thoughts on that subject.

Free Video Business Articles: An ever-growing collection of articles on both video production AND video business topics, including some tasty downloadable programs.

Featured Resources: Here's a peek at some of the resources enjoyed by Video Business Advisor members.

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The Grand Tour: Want to see more? Take the tour!

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VBA Advisors: A fine group of video professionals who regularly contribute to the Video Business Advisor. You'll recognize these names immediately as being some of the true leaders in the video business industry.

Seminars and Chats: Here's our current schedule of appearances, both on- and off-line.

Recommended Reading: Some books and resources we enjoy -and think you might find helpful, as well.

Steve Yankee's Blog: Keeping up with marketing and video trends.

Business Resources: Need personalized help, and need it now? This is the place to visit.

Member Benefits: A recap of what VBA membership has in store for you.

Join the VBA: Members'-Only community with ann uncommonly rich resource of articles, books, software downloads, discussions, live chats and more to help you grow your video business! Membership plans to fit your budget and inside, a great community waiting to help you.

Online Store: This is the place where you can find some time-tested and proven products that will help you build a great video business; products that will boost your revenues and add significantly to your client base. (Another advantage of
membership in the Video Business Advisor; a 20 percent discount on every item carried in our store.)

Free Video Business Newsletter: Every week, nearly 3,000 smart videographers and video business owners receive Weekly Video Tips; this popular, easy-readin' ezine features helpful hints on staying ahead of the game with technology developments, great resources that can save you both time and money, and valuable tips on how to make more money with your video equipment and creativity.

Press Room: Here are the most recent news items related to The Video Business Advisor. If you have questions about any of the materials here, or would like more information, interviews or visuals, please contact us.

FAQs: Answers to your most frequently-asked questions about The Video Business Advisor in general, and memberships in specific.

Member Comments: When it comes to praise for the VBA, our members are very generous. Read what other video pros say about the benefits of the Video Business Advisor.

More Member Comments: They just don't stop!

Privacy Policy: We don't share your information with others. Here's the straight story on our policy.

Terms of Use: Here are the rules and guidelines that Video Business Advisor members follow when using the members-only portion of this website.

Contact Us: We're accessible. Here's how to reach the Video Business Advisor.