Hobbies are typically seen as something that costs you money rather than making you money. However, some smart people can turn their hobbies into money-making endeavors. Razin Bar, for example, turned his photography hobby into a photo studio rental business. After celebrating 10 years in business, he switched to Booqable to manage his bookings.
MacPherson Studio
Razin started MacPherson Studio as a hobby in 2013, but the costs to keep it going quickly spiraled. He decided to rent out the photography studio to cover his expenses, and it soon turned into a profitable business. It has now been recognized as one of the best studios in Singapore for everyone from serious hobbyists to professional photographers.
MacPherson Studio offers an extremely well-equipped photography studio with on-hand support from Razin and his team. It has a large shooting area of 9 meters by 7 meters, which is big enough to fit 15 people comfortably. The studio is equipped with a ceiling-mounted lighting system to provide a clutter-free environment. This allows users to focus on their shoot without having to deal with cables across the floor.
A faster rental system
Since the early days of MacPherson Studio, Razin had been using a rental system to manage bookings. However, after 10 years in business, he noticed that the software had become extremely slow and often required manual updates, which took a lot of time. Finally, he decided enough was enough and searched for a cloud-based alternative.
He tried many different solutions with varying degrees of success, but he found that Booqable best suited his needs. The website builder allowed him to create a booking website to showcase his studio and its equipment. This also allows customers to book online and see when the studio is available without contacting Razin.
In addition, he has been able to save time in booking management, thanks to Booqable’s automation of much of it. He also uses the mobile app to monitor bookings while away from the studio. This is very convenient as he can access all the information he needs without having to log into his computer.
More studios and setups
Now that he has more control over bookings and spends less time managing these aspects of the business, he is focusing on expansion. He plans to open more studio spaces with different setups dedicated to specific photography shoot needs. This will help him to build on the stellar reputation he has already built.
