Video- How To File Company Annual Returns on Business Registration Portal Online
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In this video Tutorial, I am going to show you how to file Company Annual Returns on Business Registration Service portal (BRS). Stay tuned.
To file your company’s annual returns, go to brs.ecitizen.go.ke and login with your ecitizen account details.
On your eBusiness dashboard here, to right of the business that you want to file returns for, click on view.
On the new window click on maintain company on the top right. This new page will open. On this menu to the left, click on annual returns.
The years that you have not filed the returns will display to the right under business details. Choose the and download the file that you will need to fill in order to file the returns.
Mine is empty because this account is for a new company that was formed recently. Once you have completed filling in your returns, upload the file and click submit returns.
And that is it on how to file company annual returns on BRS portal. I hope you found this video helpful.
Watch Video – Top 5 Kenyan Services You Can Access Online Today
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Many Kenyan Government services are now available online following the recent launch by President William Ruto. You can access them anywhere as long as you have a good internet connection.
In this video, I will show you my top 5 picks of government services you can access online. Stay tuned.
Tax Services
You can access almost every tax service online from applying for a Tax PIN number to filling your tax returns. All tax services are accessible via the portal itax.kra.go.ke. To access this service, you must have a PIN number. You can access many features once you are logged in to the portal.
Aside downloading a copy of your PIN certificate, you can also make changes of your contact information and Tax address online. While some services are subject to approval, you are a rest assured that you will be served online without having to visit Tax offices for resolution. They have customer service hotline that you can call and get live assistance on your request.
Most of their communications are done via e-mail. So if you have penalties as a result of not filling returns, Your Tax account administrators will send you e-mails reminding of the same so that you can fix it before its too late.
When you login to your account, you can see everything regarding to your Tax account from past payments, your tax station, your tax obligations e.t.c.
It is important to mention that companies can check validity of a PIN number or TAX compliance on the portal. Some people submit forged documents and itax portal offers a solution to this problem.
Business Registration Service
If you are planning to start a business in Kenya, its recommended that you register your business name to make it legal. This is where Business Registration service (BRS) comes in. Government is now striving to get everyone to register their business for the purposes of accountability and tax compliance.
Another reason why government is striving to register every business is for security purposes. They want to ensure that everyone is operating a legal business. You can access this service on www.brs.go.ke. To login, you will need to use your e-citizen login credentials.
Once you are logged, you can start registering your business. Anyone can register a business online from local Kenyan residents to foreigners who are looking to invest in the country.
The cost of registering a business varies starting from Ksh. 950 to 20,000. Visit BRS portal for details.
It is important to note that you can initiate the closing of a company online.
Renewal of Driving license.
Has your driving license expired? You can apply for renewal online. This service is accessible on serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke via Ecitizen. Aside the driving license, you can apply for other services like Drivers PSV badge, endorsement PDL, instructor license, smart driving license, personalized plates as well view records of the vehicles you own.
Apply for a Passport
You can apply for a passport online for the first time or renew your existing passport. This service is accessible via the portal dis.ecitizen.go.ke. Additionally, you can make interstate pass applications, temporary permit application, evisa application, work permits, endorsements, student pass and special pass.
Just sign up first on Ecitizen then login to the portal to access this service.
Apply for your birth certificate.
Have you lost your birth certificate, or you don’t have one and you are required to provide one somewhere? Its now easy to apply for one online via dcrs.ecitizen.go.ke. To complete your application you will need to fill a form and then attach copies of;
Birth notification
National ID, passport
Scanned copy of parents identification documents.
This service costs only 180 shillings. When your application is processed successfully, you will be notified via SMS.
And those are my top 5 picks of Kenyan government services you can access online. There are over 5000 more government services you can access online. Just visit eciziten.go.ke and search for the service you are looking for.
I hope you found this video helpful. Until next time, bye bye and take care.
Video Tutorial –How To Stop Spam Comments on A WordPress Blog For Good Without Installing Any Plugin
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If you are watching this video, it means you have a WordPress website and you receive a lot of spam comments on your blog sent directly to your e-mail inbox. How do you stop these autogenerated spam comments targeted on your WordPress blog? In this video I will show you the quickest way to stop these spam messages for good on your WordPress blog without installing any plugin. Stay tuned.
To stop spam comments on your WordPress blog, login to your WordPress site as admin. From your WordPress user dashboard click on settings and select discussions.
On the new page, you can adjust your blog comment settings. This is where you do the magic. For instance, if you are currently receiving e-mails when one posts a comment and is held for your moderation, and you don’t want to continue receiving them, hover your mouse to the section that says e-mail me whenever; then uncheck the box that says e-mail me when anyone posts a comment. When you do this, you will not receive e-mails when people post comments on your blog. This is very helpful if your site is connected to your work e-mail.
But if you want to stop spam comments and only receive genuine ones on your WordPress site, ensure that every user is logged in to WordPress in order to comment. To do this, check on this box here that says ‘ Users must be registered and logged in to comment’ under other comments settings.
This is the most important setting you need to change. When I did this one, I no longer receive spam comments on my blog like I use to with links to pornographic and gambling sites. I receive only genuine comments now.
You can make other adjustments like avatars below here. When done adjusting your blog settings, click on save changes.
And that is it, you have successfully stopped spam comments on your blog. Only serious users with a WordPress account can comment on your articles going forward.
I hope you found this video helpful.
And until next time, bye bye and take care. Follow me on social media for updates each time I post a video. My name is Cheptiony Mutai. Thank you for watching this video.
Many business owners fear to approach and engage a video producer or a video production company to help them produce their marketing videos. Why? Most of them think that they are very expensive. But is that true? To some extend yes. Video production is not cheap. There are a lot of things that one needs to factor in like equipment’s, labor, administration, logistics and the frequency of the production.
What every video producer or video production company is looking at when approached by a brand or business is, the sustainability of the project. How often will you need the services of a video producer? What is your long term projection when it comes to producing video content? What is your objective?
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A one time video production project is more expensive than a long term contract. The producer and production company needs you to give them regular business so that they can learn more about your business and improve on their craft. Jumping from one producer to the other thinking you are saving on costs will in the end become very expensive.
With this said, its imperative to have a budget of how much you are willing to spend every week or month depending on how often you want the videos produced for your business. Before you consider a budget for a video producer, here are things you need to look at first.
Is Your Business or Brand Making Money
Video production service will come in as a new expense to your business. That is why it is important to first invest money in customer acquisition before introducing video as one of your marketing tool. In todays competitive online market space, one needs to regularly produce videos in order to rank well in search engines. It doesn’t matter how much you spend to produce the videos, the search algorithm will rank each of them differently.
Having video as one of your marketing tool will cost you money. If you don’t plan well, you will burn out along the way because the results you were expecting from the videos failed to materialize quickly.
Secondly, the capital you had set aside to facilitate video production may be depleted before you see any results. And if the producer did his job well on your idea, you will be left alone wondering what went wrong.
No producer will be happy to work with a client who always complains when they are issued with invoice. Fix your accounts first then consider approaching a producer to help.
When You Are Busy And Have No Time to Shoot Content
Most people do everything in their business. From preparing quotes, writing proposals, offering the actual services, making presentations, shooting videos, editing the videos, publishing the videos online e.t.c. That’s not a problem if you are starting up. Once you start getting clients, it is good to get a producer to help with video production.
Every step of a production needs creativity. If you do everything yourself, your creativity will be compromised especially in the production and post production stage. I mean, why would you do the shooting and editing yourself yet you can pay a video producer who specializes on the same to do the job?. Use your money to ease yourself from video production tasks so that you can focus on your business.
Again, when you are busy because your business is growing, consider approaching a producer or production company to take over the video production. At the end, everyone will enjoy.
I hope this is helpful. Video producers like myself enjoy working with progressive brands or businesses. That is why I am encouraging you to first prioritize activities that will make you money. Ask yourself, Is video necessary now? If it is necessary, then get in touch so that we can discuss on your objectives and the amount you are willing to spend.
I like when brands, businesses or companies consider video as part of their marketing strategy. When they prosper, I with my team prosper too.
Are you ready to start using video services in your business? Let me know here. I will be open to discuss your long term plan. Lets grow together.
And that it from me here. Until next time, bye bye and take care.
Before you start measuring the Return On Investment(ROI) of a video, it is important to first look at why you created the video at first , and who is their target audience. Businesses and brands create videos for different purposes. Some of the common reasons why people create videos are:
To be Famous. i.e. Via Youtube, Facebook and Tiktok.
For Reporting purposes– N.G.O’s and corporate organizations set aside money for documentation of their achievements through video.
For Marketing Product and services – Good example of this is advertisements, landing page videos, explainer videos e.tc.
To Educate – Through online video courses shared online that people can learn from.
To Entertain – E.g Music videos, drama, comedy e.t.c.
To express creativity or show people how to do things – e.g How to build, cook, edit videos e.t.c
For memories – e.g Travel videos, anniversaries, events e.t.c.
With all these factors considered, you will be in a good position to know if your video strategy is working and you can start measuring your video ROI.
On this blogpost, I will share with you 5 key metrics to look at when measuring your video ROI.
Watch Video – 5 Key Metrics to Measure Video Video ROI
Views
This is the easiest and most obvious metric to track. It tells you how many people have watched your video, either on your website, social media platforms, or other channels.
View count can give you an idea of the reach and popularity of your video, but it doesn’t tell you much about the quality of the views or the impact on your business goals. This metric is ideal for fame videos, educational videos, entertainment videos e.t.c.
Watch time
This metric tells you how long people have watched your video, either in total or as a percentage of the video length. Watch time can indicate the level of interest and engagement of your viewers, as well as the effectiveness of your video content.
A high watch time means your video is engaging and relevant to your audience, while a low watch time means your video is boring, off-topic, the sound is not clear, poor editing or the image quality is down.
Engagement
This metric measures how your audience interacts with your video. By liking, commenting, sharing, subscribing, or clicking a call to action on a video. Engagement tells you how your videos resonate with viewers, influence their behavior, and encourage them to take action.
A high engagement rate means your video is engaging and compelling, while a low engagement rate means your video is unappealing.
Conversion
This metric tracks how your video leads to a desired result, such as generating leads, sales, sign-ups, downloads, or donations. Conversion can show you how your video contributes to your business objectives and generates revenue.
A high conversion rate means that your video is effective and profitable, while a low conversion rate means that your video is not aligned with your objectives or value proposition.
Customer satisfaction
This metric measures how your video affects the contentment and devotion of your customers, such as increasing retention, referrals, reviews, or testimonials. Customer satisfaction can show you how your video builds trust and relationships with your customers, how it improves their experience and gratification, and how it creates advocates for your brand.
A high customer satisfaction score means that your video is valuable and memorable, while a low customer satisfaction score means that your video is disappointing or irrelevant.
And that is it.
How much have you invested in creating videos for your brand? How often do you measure ROI with your creator or producer in order to improve? Let me know in the comments section below.
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When people hear Artificial Intelligence(AI), what comes to everyone’s mind is ChatGPT by OpenAI because many people are currently using it. From college and university students using it to do their homework, to bloggers using it to write blog content. AI is the new goldmine and is here to stay.
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But lets shift our focus today a little bit and look at free AI tools that we have with us on our phones and computers. Many people just see them on their phone or computer but they don’t know how powerful they are.
That’s what I am going to share with you on this blogpost.
Google lens is an app that comes preinstalled on every android phone. Many people don’t know how utilize it for productivity. When you open Google Lens on phone, it just start the camera and displays images from your gallery below.
On top just below the camera, you can see the menu tittles. These are things you can do with google lens.
You can translate text from an image, you can search online using images, you can take photos of your homework questions and google will answer it for you, you can take a photo of a product and google will show you the price of the product on different outlets that sell it and with location setting enabled, you can take a picture of a signboard in the place you are in and google lens will tell you where you are.
In this review, I will demonstrate to you how to simply copy text from an image using google lens without typing it. It doesn’t matter if the text was written by hand or typed; google lens will do the job of copying and converting it to typed text that you can edit.
I have some notes hand written on my book here. Instead of typing them, we will use google lens to type it. So I will point the lens on the page where the text is, and google lens will highlight the text and prompt me to choose the action I want with the text selected.
In this case, I will select ‘text’ menu then select copy text on the new window. The text will copied to clipboard. Open google docs or a word processing app on phone and paste it there.
As you can see here the text is copied and pasted. From here I can easily edit.
Another way you can copy text is from an image on your phone. Select the image with text that you want to copy. Google lens will select the text. Tap on copy and it will be copied to clipboard. From there, you can paste it where you want e.g. on google docs, on e-mail e.t.c.
Google lens has a total of six things you can do with it and will safe you a lot of time.
When you install Microsoft Edge browser on your computer, it comes with Bing Chat. Bing is an AI-powered search engine owned and operated by Microsoft. Bing chat is an AI feature within the browser that works like ChatGPT but its free. No login is required.
Bing chat appears at the far top right corner on the Edge browser. Click on it to open.
Bing chat has three features; chat, compose and insights. This a a very powerful tool for anyone in the communications business.
You can use this to write various communication messages like website landing page content, social media posts, cover letters e.t.c. To remain unique, always know which feature to use when.
Since most people are familiar with the chat feature based on their past experience with chatGPT, I will explore the compose feature in order to give an idea of how AI can positively change the tone in which you communicate for good.
When you open this feature, you will realize that it gives you 3 choices that you need to pick after keying in your idea on what you want it to write. Among these choices include tone, format and length.
With compose feature you can write basically anything. Just type in the keywords of what you want it to write and chose the tone, format and length and Bing chat will give you the results.
So far, from my experience, the compose feature does a perfect job. Just think of anything, and ask it to compose it for you. It will phrase it so well that you will be happy to post and share.
Conclusion
AI is a powerful tool that can help you create, communicate and collaborate. But it also comes with some challenges and responsibilities. You need to be aware of how AI works, what it can and cannot do, and how it might affect your audience.
You need to use AI wisely and ethically, and make sure that what it presents to you reflects your intended message. Don’t rely on AI blindly. Always check, edit and improve its output.
AI is not a substitute for your own creativity and critical thinking, but a partner that can enhance them.
And that is it.
Have you embraced AI in your communications? If not, what is preventing you from taking advantage of it. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below.
And if you need professional help in building vibrant digital media and communication channels for your business that you can rely on, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here. I will be glad to help.
Only businesses that hire consultants to work for them clearly understand the role they play in a business or an organization. We are living in a RESULTS driven world. A business that have clearly defined objectives can easily find the right digital media and communications consultant.
A Digital Media and Communications consultant briefing the client before interview / Photo by Mwathi Muiruri
The most important question one should ask when considering to hire a digital media and communications consultant is; can the consultant deliver the results that they are looking for? That’s where most corporates and organizations fail in. They value the level of education of the consultant more than their experience.
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Digital media and communications industry is full of creative experts with certificate or Diploma in media and communications training. These professionals have long term experience and knowledge to deliver high quality media and communications services. If given a chance, they are able to prove that they are fit for the assignment.
Educational level is one of the biggest barriers to breaking through in the consultancy business and getting high paying contracts.
If a media and communications consultant with Certificate or Diploma is not careful, he/she is prone to being tricked into accepting low pay on a high value contracts owing to their educational levels.
But what does a digital media and communication consultant do? To answer this question, lets first understand who a consultant is?
Who is a Consultant?
Consultants are professionals who have rich experience in their field and a deep understanding of the industry they are in e.g digital media and communications consultant like myself. Consultants help their clients achieve their business goals by providing them with expert advice and business solutions in their field of proficiency.
A digital media and communications consultant therefore in this context is someone who combines creativity, strategy and technology to helps clients create, manage and optimize their online presence in different communication channels.
Roles of a Digital Media Consultant
Developing and implementing digital media strategies that align with the client’s goals, brand identity and target audience.
Creating and managing digital content such as websites, blogs, social media posts, podcasts, videos, newsletters, etc.
Monitoring and analyzing the performance and impact of digital media campaigns using various tools and metrics.
Providing feedback and recommendations to improve the client’s digital media performance and engagement.
Researching and staying updated on the latest trends, best practices and innovations in digital media and communications. e.g Artificial Intelligence(AI).
Collaborating with other professionals such as graphic designers, web developers, copywriters, SEO specialists, Animators, Videographers, Video Editors etc. to deliver high-quality digital media products and services.
Needed Skills & Competencies
Training and Knowledge in media and communication
One needs to have at least a certificate, Diploma or degree in media, film or communications in order to serve well as a consultant. Education helps one organize their ideas as well as prepare quotations and make money in the business as a consultant.
Creativity and Innovation
The ability to generate original and appealing ideas for digital media content and campaigns.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
The ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, as well as to work well in teams.
In-house: Working for a specific organization or company that has its own digital media or communications department.
Conclusion
The demand for digital media and communications consultants is expected to grow as more organizations and businesses recognize the importance of having a strong online presence and communication strategy.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for public relations specialists, which includes digital media and communications consultants, was $62,810 in 2020. The job outlook for this occupation is projected to grow by 7% by 2029.
And that is it. I hope this gives you a clear understanding of who a digital media and communications consultant is.
Are you considering hiring an experienced digital media and communications consultant to work for you? Let me know here. That’s my area of expertise and I will be much interested in working with you.
Otherwise, I hope you found this article helpful.
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The subject of faith, religions and beliefs is a debatable subject today depending on where in the world you come from. In the midst of the many different religious sects in the world, prosperity is the biggest selling ‘commodity’ used by evangelizers to spread their gospel.
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With internet here with us, the religious industry is concentrated with all kinds of gurus claiming to show people the secret to ‘attracting money, making money gaining fame, becoming wealthy, e.t.c. They know that most people are constantly looking for new ways to make money thus they have positioned themselves to solve their problem of money using the practices they propose.
For instance, in Africa, Christianity, Catholicism and Muslim religions are widespread. People will relate and trust an individual more when they introduce themselves as a born again Christian. But is this all that an individual needs in order to gain a following?
Yes, if they use the right keywords common in most churches to command response from the congregation or followers like ‘praise God’ lord be with you you.. e.t.c. It is even more effective if the presentation is done on video. You and I know that anyone can start and build an audience through video online.
With the keyword search for ‘making money or attracting money‘ among the most searched topics online today, one can easily become a victim of self made Gurus in that niche. More and more people will want to consume these content if they are coupled with biblical facts or ancient religious practices related to Christianity. The world we are living in right now is saturated with facts about religion. You can find answer to anything online.
Below is a video of one Youtuber claiming that rubbing hands with gridded cinnamon and salt will help one attract money to their life. Have a look.
This presentation is from a Catholic Reflections Youtube channel. If you watch the video from the beginning, the presenter starts by greeting the viewers in the name Jesus, then goes on to preach the word of God a little bit before introducing her topic of the morning ritual that helps one attract money.
Do you think Christians are convinced by such presentations as hers? absolutely yes they are, but not all. Her target audience are Christians. If a Christian is looking for ways to make money and watches this video, he/she might be convinced.
But, Is This True or Acceptable in Christian Faith?
The answer to this depends on the religious sect you belong to and the region in the world you are coming from. For example, in the religion that I belong to, this will be categorized as idol worship which is forbidden by the 10 commandments in the bible.
Exodus 20:3 says “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
Shifting your believe in God as the provider and starting to believe in salt and cinnamon for financial breakthrough is not encouraged.
This takes me to the next item in my list.
Attracting Money With Money Plant
Money plant is a succulent indoor type of plant that comes is various types. It is associated with prosperity and nourishment. Chinese Feng Shui practitioners think very highly about the money plant. People believe that if the person owning this tree can grow it and take care of it well, they will have even more good luck.
Practitioners have clear instructions on where to place the money plant and how to attend to it for maximum benefits. e.g Placing in the south east side of your room means you will have high possibility of attracting more good luck to yourself. This idea is based on Feng shui compass.
Having had money plant in my house in the past for close to 3 years, I think the claim is true as long as you believe that the plant will bring you good luck. Also, you must be around your home all the time to attend to the plant less it dies. If it dies, your financial luck dies. This is scary if you think about it deeply.
Again, is this acceptable in the Christian or any other faith? Yes and No depending on how you support your argument. Plants are Gods creation and we have a responsibity to take care of them.
Downsides of These Methods
The two examples of practices I have shared with you above gives you a picture of how much influence some practices have on an individuals faith. If you search on Youtube, you will find several types of these videos including the Money plant presentations. The presenters make these practices look easy to the viewer or reader that one would not hesitate to practice them.
However, practicing these without thinking about its downsides may get you in trouble in a long run. For instance, in the cinnamon and salt secret to attracting money, one is required to rub the salt and cinnamon on their hands every morning for them to attract money.
What happens when you travel far away and forget the cinnamon at home and cant find some in where you go to? Will your attracting money powers die?
On the other hand, it is believed that money plant will stop attracting wealth if one stops attending to it or if it dries up for lacking water.
In life, you need to attract other things to your life apart from money. Does this mean you will have to practice something else to fulfil this purpose? Think about it.
Now, lets look at the bigger picture.
The Big Picture
Keeping several things for various faith purposes in your house is overwhelming especially if you are a busy person. At some point you will forget some and the consequences of abandoning them will hit you back based on the faith you had in them.
In a country like Kenya where most people are christians, catholics and muslims and have some things in common about God, it will be really hard to keep up with these practices of attracting money. In a long run if you practice them, you will find yourself the odd one out.
Even though the question of faith is a very debatable subject across the world; the idea of believe in one invisible God still stands. We all have different believe histories. Some have retained their traditional belief in God while others have embraced the western model of believe because of the good that it comes with.
All in all, the believe in one supernatural God as the source of everything is easy to practice. You don’t need to practice any of these things you see online that promises to solve your money problems. God and the faith you have in what you do and desire will help you big time. You are in this world for a purpose and God is there to help you fulfil that purpose.
He will provide you with all that you need to fulfil the purpose as you have fun in the process.
It all begins with staying open to learn about God. I wish you well in your journey as you seek to strengthen your faith.
And that is it.
I hope you found this post helpful? What practice or believe have you fallen a victim of in your journey of faith? share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Until next time, bye bye and take care.
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Video Tutorial – How To Convert A Registered Business To A Limited Company in Kenya Online
When a business grows, one is met with challenges of fully controlling it considering you have your own private life that you want to enjoy. It’s therefore important to separate your business and private life as it expands from sole proprietorship or partnership business to a limited company.
In this video tutorial, I will show you how to convert your registered business to a limited company online in kenya. Stay tuned.
And if you are looking for help to develop and produce video content for your business on budget, I can help you. You can reach out to me here.
Video Tutorial – How to Apply for A CDS Account Online And Begin Trading in Government Securities
Unlike in the past where it would take one 14 days to get a CDS account ready after making an application, the process now takes 2-5 days, and one can do it at the comfort of their phone or a computer with internet connection.
This is all made possible with DhowCSD, a new product from the central bank of Kenya. When you have a CDS account, you can start investing in government treasury bills and bonds.
In this video tutorial, I will take you through the process of applying for a CDS account now called CSD with dhowCSD online.
I hope you will find this video helpful. Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
And if you are looking for help to develop and produce video content for your business on budget, I can help you. You can reach out to me on my business website here.
