Profile :: Andrew Heuer

Andrew Heuer and I went to kindergarten together. Of course, he was "Andy" back then, and I was a natural blonde.

Andrew's parents were missionaries, so I would occasionally hear of his family through church and school. I thought of him often, as we all do with former classmates. Through the wonders of Facebook, we reconnected a few months ago and were able to catch up on each other's families and work. Andrew is launching a new business, Heuer Imaging & Productions; and he was gracious enough to answer a few questions for this blog.


Tami :: When and how did you first open your own business?
Andrew :: I started my business in February 2009 after completing twenty
years as a Navy photographer. I started to receive phone calls
requesting everything from weddings to an exercise DVD. I felt as if
this was the direction God was leading me and decided to take a leap
of faith and purchase some higher end video equipment.


Tami :: How did you decide what to name your business?
Andrew :: I originally wanted to go with CIA, Central Imaging Agency, but
decided that was a little corny. HIP, Heuer Imaging & Productions,
pretty much covers what we do. My company can do both still and video.
If it involves an image I can do it, from slide scanning to producing
corporate training videos.


Tami :: If you could travel back in time and speak with yourself as you
start your business, what is the most important peice of advice you
would give yourself?
Andrew :: Since it wasn't all that long ago I'm still learning from my
"mistakes". Right now I 'm not even sure if I've made any mistakes.
One thing I know is that I should have started a better way of
organizing business files before I started, not while in the midst of
it all. A good organization system, that about sums it up.


Tami :: What is the most influential book you have read on small
business?
Andrew :: I have read so many books over the years that it would be difficult
to pin down one. Time will tell what book had the most impact. I do
have a verse from the Bible that I have on my favorite coffee cup,
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, for the Lord
is with you..." Fear and doubt are a constant battle.


Tami :: It's 10:00 am on a Monday morning, what are you doing?
Andrew :: Monday is my "networking" day, so I'm usually out and about meeting
business owners and discovering their needs.


Tami :: It's 6:00 pm on a Friday evening; where are you and what are you doing?
Andrew :: Friday night is usually reserved for the family.


Heuer Imaging & Productions is still developing their website. If you would like to contact Andrew about what his company can do for you, please contact him at ::

Andrew Heuer
Heuer Imaging & Productions
Serving the Midwest
989-714-6987
andrewheuer@mac.com