Balancing iPhoto and Picasa...or do I even need Picasa?

I use iPhoto for business purposes, taking pictures of all the items I make as a handcrafted jewelry designer. Only use my Coolpix 4500 for this purpose. Recently received a Kodak which I am using for personal picts.
What I would LIKE to do is have both business and personal picts uploaded to iPhoto, but kept separate without my having to move them into separate albums. Is this a possibility?
If not, how do I keep personal photos to remain just in Picasa?
Seems this should be a matter of setting preferences in both. If so, what should they be?

TD,
Hopefully one last question. I did not purchase iPhoto Library Manager, but downloaded to evaluate its use before buying it, as its marketing states. Did set up another Library, however now in my attempt to import, I seem to be in my "new" library, and can't get into my old/business library where I am attempting to import. Am receiving a message saying that before importing a registration # is needed, which means purchase. I have no intention of purchasing IF this is not going to work for me, and so far, I have not been able to evaluate it.
My questions...is there a way to import at this stage before purchasing, can I toggle between both libraries and if not how do I get back to my original settings so that I can at least import, see and use my business photos?
Grateful thanks

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