Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
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Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
So... I own a video production company. But tbh right now sales are really slow. I'm anticipating work to pick up again in October.
With that being said bills are not stopping for anyone so I just wanted to ask what jobs did you guys do just to get by when it came to the hard times? I'm really against getting a part time and clock in because literally in October and forward I'll be busy with my business but I'm running out of ideas of what to do just to get by
I currently do amazon flex but it's just not enough so I'm welcoming any guidance
With that being said bills are not stopping for anyone so I just wanted to ask what jobs did you guys do just to get by when it came to the hard times? I'm really against getting a part time and clock in because literally in October and forward I'll be busy with my business but I'm running out of ideas of what to do just to get by
I currently do amazon flex but it's just not enough so I'm welcoming any guidance
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Re: Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
I normally do side gigs and freelancing projects that I do consistently just in case. I also recommend building multiple income streams. Doing deliveries on the side is good too. There is a new option if you want to hit me up and I can share it with you.
But in short don't put all your eggs in one basket.
But in short don't put all your eggs in one basket.
You want money right, bitch? Well; I need your glory. I want your star. I want every atom of glory you were born with. I want it all. I'm going to take your glory while you enjoy my money.
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Re: Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
Not sure how you bring in business but maybe you could cold call or call previous leads that didn't want to use your service at the time.
Or you could make a list of your skills and try to offer those as services.
I have called friends who were business owners and asked if they had any cash jobs they needed done.
Or you could make a list of your skills and try to offer those as services.
I have called friends who were business owners and asked if they had any cash jobs they needed done.
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Re: Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
Try Posting on fiver and other freelancer sites. that's really all you can do except you are getting a recurring contract going with a company that pays you a lump sum every month to do what you do for their business
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Re: Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
I'm thinking fiverr is saturatedAlutaChampion wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:56 pm Try Posting on fiver and other freelancer sites. that's really all you can do except you are getting a recurring contract going with a company that pays you a lump sum every month to do what you do for their business
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Re: Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
Thank you. Sent a PMJustWise wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:11 am I normally do side gigs and freelancing projects that I do consistently just in case. I also recommend building multiple income streams. Doing deliveries on the side is good too. There is a new option if you want to hit me up and I can share it with you.
But in short don't put all your eggs in one basket.
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Re: Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
I have a video production background and I think there are more applications for video than you are aware of. Video depositions, inventories for insurance purposes, sales role-play critiques, chamber of commerce tourism promos, resume videos, For Sale By Owner real estate walkthroughs, church sermons streamed, etc.
Most people would rather watch a short, concise video, than read that same info. Help people post a good quality video with a good quality sound track, on YouTube; people have something to say, they just don't know how to present themselves.
That's my two cents!
Most people would rather watch a short, concise video, than read that same info. Help people post a good quality video with a good quality sound track, on YouTube; people have something to say, they just don't know how to present themselves.
That's my two cents!
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Re: Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
@AdeFemi also try to always focus on Leverage. Do business that will build and not require you in time to come. Active income is good but building passive is much better. We are in the 21st Century for God Sake.
Now my Advice for your Active income. You can actually get paid to coach others In these dry period and tell them how you started and got success.
At the moment if you haven't coached then first get that social currency rolling.
Thank You
Now my Advice for your Active income. You can actually get paid to coach others In these dry period and tell them how you started and got success.
At the moment if you haven't coached then first get that social currency rolling.
Thank You
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Re: Talk Africans, What do you do to get by during hard times?
Thanks so much @Ennis. How's your company doing?