Module 1 · New Team Member Training
Prepare for Your Day of Photos & Videos
Before you visit a single business, get ready at home. Six quick steps keep you working efficiently, avoid delays, and make sure you look professional at every door.
Your goal
Leave home fully prepared — complete all 6 steps before you start your day.
- Work efficiently — no stops to fix what you forgot
- Look professional at every business you visit
- Capture better photos and videos with a clean, ready phone
- Never head out with a low battery or a full camera roll
- Never skip the manager check-in
💡 REQUIRED: 6 steps before you leave. A few minutes now saves you a wasted trip later.
Fully charge your phone
REQUIRED: 100% before you leave
Your phone is your most important tool for the day.
Before you go
- Phone is 100% charged before leaving
- Bring a portable charger or power bank if you have one
- Bring your charging cable in case you need it
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Photos, videos and Google Maps drain a battery fast. A dead phone means a dead workday.
Check your storage space & camera
REQUIRED: Free space, clean lens
You will take many photos and videos today — your phone needs room for all of them.
Quick phone check
- Enough available storage for the whole day
- Remove unnecessary files or apps if you are low
- Camera works properly
- Lens is clean so photos and videos come out clear
✅ TIP: Take one test photo and one short video before you start, so you know everything is working.
Wear your yellow or orange safety vest
REQUIRED: On the whole work period
Your yellow or orange work vest is required while working.
Vest rules
- Wear your vest when visiting businesses
- Make sure it is clean and clearly visible
- Keep it on throughout your assigned work period
Your vest shows people you are a team member working on a local business project — and it makes you look professional.
🚧 Remember: a vest identifies you, but it does not let you walk into restricted areas. Stay in the customer and public areas of a business.
Bring your informational flyers
REQUIRED: One flyer per counter
The flyers explain who we are and what we are doing — they do the talking for you.
Flyer rules
- Bring enough flyers for every business you plan to visit
- Keep them clean and presentable
- Have one ready as you walk in
- Use the flyer to explain our FREE local business listing service
✅ IMPORTANT: The flyer shows a business that you represent a legitimate local business directory project. Drop it at the counter, then start shooting.
Check in with your manager
REQUIRED: Before your workday starts
Tell your manager you are ready before you start.
Say these three things
- You are ready to begin
- Which city or shopping center you are starting in
- That you have your phone, safety vest and flyers
📱 Example check-in message
“Good morning! I'm ready to start my photo and video assignments. I have my vest, flyers, and phone ready. I'll be starting at [shopping center or location].”
⚠️ Do not forget to check in — it helps us coordinate the team and know which areas are covered.
Dress professionally & wear comfortable shoes
REQUIRED: You will be on your feet all day
What to wear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Clean, professional-looking clothing
- Your required yellow or orange safety vest
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Why it matters
You are representing Local City Network. Business owners and employees should feel comfortable talking with you — and happy to have you photograph their business.
🤝 Be friendly, polite and professional at every location.
Daily preparation checklist
Complete this before leaving home. Tap each item as you go.
Phone ready
Gear & clothes
Before you leave
The 5 most important things to remember
Charged phone
100% battery, plus a power bank and cable.
Space & clean lens
Free storage, clean lens, one test photo and video.
Vest on
Yellow or orange, clean and visible all day.
Flyers packed
One for every counter you drop at.
Manager checked in
Say where you're starting before you begin.
Be ready before you start
A successful day begins with preparation. Your phone, safety vest, flyers and manager check-in are essential — take a few minutes now so you can visit more businesses and capture better content.
Be prepared. Be professional. Make every business visit count.