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  • Who is A Digital Media And Communications Consultant? Understanding The Role

    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
    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.

    Technical Skills

    The ability to use various software, platforms and tools for creating and managing digital media content and campaigns.

    Analytical Skills

    The ability to collect, interpret and use data to measure and improve the effectiveness of digital media content and campaigns.

    Project Management Skills

    The ability to plan, organize and execute digital media projects within deadlines and budgets.

    How A Digital Media and Communications Consultant Work

    1. Freelance: Working independently or as part of a network of consultants for different clients on a project basis.
    2. Setting Up a digital Media & Communications Agency/Company : Registering a company or agency that offers digital media or communications services to various clients.
    3. 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.

    Share your feedback and thoughts in the comments section below.

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    Until next time, bye bye and take care.

  • Examples of Practices To Attract Money in Todays World – Do They Really Work?

    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.

    If you are looking for help to produce digital video content, let me know here.

    Until next time, bye bye and take care.

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  • How To Convert A Registered Business To A Limited Company in Kenya Online -Video

    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. 

    Follow me on X @cheptiony. 

    Until next time, bye bye and take care. My name is Cheptiony Mutai. 

  • How to Renew Driving License in In Kenya in 2023 Online

    Since I did the video on how to renew a driving license in Kenya online a year ago, NTSA has upgraded their system and they have introduced new requirements on the process of applying for the renewal of driving license in Kenya.

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    To get started, login to your ecitizen account and click on apply for a driving license.

    Login to Ecitizen and click on Apply for a Driving License

    You will be taken to your NTSA self service portal. On the user dashboard here, click renew. 

    On NTSA portal, click on Renew

    Under renewal type, select, virtual driving license one year. 

    Enter your place of birth, blood group, country and county of residence, and enter your physical address. 

    This is mandatory for your application to be processed. 

    On the next window, upload a passport photo of yourself and click on next. 

    Check on the box here to declare that it is you who has provided all the information as required in regard to the application and click renew. 

    You will be taken to the payment gateway to pay Ksh. 650 for renewal. Make the payment. 

    Once your payment is confirmed, you will be redirected to this page to download your electronic driving license.

     

    And that’s it on how to renew your driving license online in Kenya today.

     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 using this link. 

    Follow me on X @cheptiony. 

    Until next time, bye bye and take care. My name is Cheptiony Mutai.

  • 6 Things That Tenants Look At When Searching For A House To Rent in Nairobi

    At the end of April 2023, I started my hunt for a house to let within Kasarani, Roysambu, Claycity, Santon and Ruaraka area. It took me 2 Months to find a quality and fairly priced house that suites me.
    I wanted a space where I can comfortably enjoy my stay when I am home without feeling uneasy or uncomfortable. That means it had to have some key features like good ventilation, continuous water supply, easy road access, internet e.t.c

    My Journey Started In April And Ended On May

    On April 2023, my search for a house around Thika Road began. During my hunt, I spent more than 20 days combined walking around the estates to view all available houses to let.

    At the end of my adventure, I had looked at over 100 houses in different regions of Thika road including Thome, Marurui, Roysambu, Kasarani, Santon, Clay city and TRM drive. Out of all these houses I viewed, I only picked one.

    PS: More than 50% of the houses that we had viewed had been vacant for more that 2 months. This means, people go there, view the house and find out that there is something missing and then go away never to come back again.

    So what made me choose the current house I am renting now over others?

    In this article I will share with you six house features that I think many tenants look at when searching for a perfect ‘house to rent‘ in Nairobi.

    This post will act as a guide to someone looking for a space to rent in Nairobi and any other place.

    Also, it will be a source of inspiration to current and future real estate developers.

    1. Convenience To The Main Road

    How easy is it to access the main road from the house? Do you have to take a boda-boda to connect to the main road? Even if the house has quality finish and you still spend money to connect to the main road, it is still not economical.

    I know you are asking; but it depends with what you do? Well, sometimes the convenience to the road come in handy e.g emergencies, security e.t.c.

    Convenience to the main road
    Aerial View of a House Convenient to the main road

    Having this in mind when searching for a house to rent in Nairobi will save one a lot of time. You will not waste time going deeper into the estates to look for a house. You will only focus on the ones that are closer to the road.

    2. House Design And Ventilation

    A Work from home space in Kenya

    Is the house design appealing? How is the house ventilation from the inside? Some of the design features that was important to us was the positioning of the toilets, kitchen, bedrooms and balcony.

    There is a huge problem with many house designs in most flats in Nairobi. In some, the first thing you will see when you enter the house is the toilets, then Kitchen, then bedrooms then living room then finally the balcony. All the rooms are connected by a tiny corridor. This isn’t in anyway appealing having in mind that you have to pass through the corridor to connect to all the rooms.

    Another issue with many designs was ventilation. Many houses we viewed located at the Ground floor had very poor ventilation. There was no natural light coming into the house. This means that aside spending a lot of money on power, its not a conducive working environment if sometimes you work from home.

    Finally still on the issue of design, the curtain holders in most houses were ‘box type.’ They have not embraced curtain rods yet. So if one had curtains designed for rods, they had to install the rods at their own cost.

    3. Water And Other Amenities’

    A house with water 24/7

    One of the biggest problem in most Nairobi estates is water. Tenants are not told about the water rationing when they move in. I remember at one time, in my previous rental, we stayed a whole month without water. Thanks to my friend who lived in a house with no water rationing thus I did laundry and showered at his place until the water was back.

    But imagine, what will happen if you don’t have a friend you can run to for help when having water crisis? You will buy 20 litres of water at up to 100 shillings. On average, one person needs at least 40 litres of water daily to use in bathing and flashing toilets.

    The house design and beauty doesn’t matter if there is no water. It is better to pay for water in units than live in a house without water.

    4. Space Size Including The Balcony

    How spacious is the living room and bedrooms? In some houses, the bedroom space was very small that it only fits a 5×6 bed. Literally, the whole bedroom is occupied by only the bed which doesn’t make sense.

    Spacious living room and balcony is also important. In the balcony, one can hang clothes, relax and bask in the sun e.t.c. This are things that matters to anyone.

    In a spacious house, one feels free and flexible. There is a special feeling that one gets when he/she is living in a very spacious house.

    5. House Floor Levels and Lift

    Which floor is the house in? Is it in 1st floor or 6th floor? In my search, I found 3 good houses in 5th and 6th floor, but what turned me off was the poor ventilation on the stairs and absence of a lift.

    Imagine you have gone to the shop and back to the house only to realize you forgot to buy something essential from the shop. You will have to walk down the stairs to the shop and back to the house. In this day and age, that’s a lot of work. That is why its important to have a lift in place if the house is tall.

    Anything above 4th floor should have a lift for convenience.

    6. Cost

    This is the last thing that one looks at. How much is the rent? Some people rarely ask the renting cost if the house didn’t have the features they wanted. If they do, they will do it as a by the way. Some of the houses were overly priced despite having all the features we were looking for in a house.

    In many cases, I realized that many landlords are nowadays focusing on the decorations other than the space size thus charging more. There should be a balance.

    At the end, like business Tenders, one choses the lowest priced house with good space, water 24/7, security, easy access to the road and is properly ventilated.

    Conclusion

    If you are looking for a house to let in Nairobi, don’t rush; take you time. It will take time to find a good house that is habitable. A house that you can live in until you are able to have your own home designed to your own taste. You do not want to move into a house and little after moving in, you find a problem and you are forced to move out again.

    I hope you found this article helpful.

    What are those things you look at when looking for a house to let in Nairobi that fits your taste? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

    And if you are looking for help to create and produce high quality videos for your business, I will be glad to help you. Reach out to me via my business website here.

    Until next time, bye bye and take care.

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  • 3 Red Flags To Watch Out For When Looking At Deals On Social Media

    Unlike in the past where freelancers and business owners went out searching for deals via the search engines and social media, deals are now searching for freelancers and business people. In many occasions the deals that comes looking for them are too sweet for them to ignore.

    On the other hand the deals that you find via the search feature on social media platforms like YouTube, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram looks very appealing and easy to start earning from.

    What stands between you and the deals is the judgement you make. Also the financial position you are at the time of finding the deals plays a major role. Are the bills at hand overwhelming you?

    For instance if you are compelled to search for these deals at a time when you are broke and have no money, the probability of you falling into them is high.

    So what are the red flags you should watch out for when deals comes looking for you or the deal you find on your search adventure is so sweet?

    On this blogpost, I will share with you 3 red flags to watch out for when looking at deals on online.

    The Project Manager Is Claiming to Be The Director of A Popular Company

    This trick is very popular on Telegram groups and Facebook. The conversation starts when a person offering a job that requires the skills that you have posts on the group. You start the conversation and they tell you he/she is the project manager at a Freelancing platform you know e.g. Upwork, Toptal, Appen e.t.c.

    And for them to award you the contract, you will need to sign a contract they send you in PDF or .JPEG:-). Contract presented to you in .jpeg is a biggest red flag I have seen so far.

    A closer look at the contract letterhead shows the name of a popular company you have been wanting to work for. That’s another red flag. Freelancing platforms don’t hire people that way. They use their secure platform with escrow payment to do that.

    If you find a sweet deal with characteristics like these posted on Freelance group on social media, take you time to analyze before committing.

    You can only accept a deal if the person offering it is subcontracting the work to you. For such, the terms are clear and straight forward. You can tell this from the deal amount and how they intend to pay you.

    The Job is Easy and pays 3 Times The Market Rate

    Before I expound on this, I have a disclaimer. You can be paid any amount to complete an assignment. Its up to the client to decide. But think about this.

    A prospect posts a job on a freelancers group on social media. He/she is looking for help to post jobs on the popular freelancing platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer e.t.c. They offer $1000-2000 weekly to do this job. For one to qualify, they need to have an account of 2-3 months old.

    Imagine this offer is posted on a Telegram group that has more than 1000 freelancers.

    How many freelancer do you think will DM the person who posted this? Several right. This is a good deal if you think about it.

    If you are a member of the freelance group, you will find the same person posting the same thing everyday.

    When you express interest, they send you a contract document that requires you to fill all your personal data and sign. In the contract, you agree that you will be paid after the job is done and approved.

    Question is, how sure are you that you will be paid despite their assurance? How sure are you that the same job has not been given to other freelancers same as yourself?

    Incase you are not paid, what will you do? Will the contract help? Do the client have a website? Did the client agree to do a video call with you?

    Do they use escrow payment? All this questions unanswered are red flags. Run before they varnish with the completed work.

    Ask these questions before spending your time to do the job. Otherwise, you may waste your time and end up not getting paid despite giving out all your personal data.

    They Want Logins To Your Cryptocurrency Account

    Nearly every freelancer or business person who works remotely have a cryptocurrency account even if they don’t use it. On occasions as an account holder, you look for deals that pays in cryptocurrency. The popular cryptocurrency platforms here in Kenya is Binance and Paxful.

    If you join groups with users in either of these cryptocurrency platforms, you will see users post juicy deals. I decided to try one of them with my Paxful account and ended up getting my account suspended.

    So on a Telegram group a guy posted that he wanted someone with an account with good reviews to help him transfer $3,000 USDT. At the end, the holder will get a commission for the help. So he wanted logins so that he can load the money from his Visa card.

    I have never seen something like this on Paxful where one loads money using a card but out of curiosity, I went ahead with this deal despite the red flag.

    With 2FA activated, I gave him my login details. The guy logged in from Accra Ghana. That means he was a Ghanian.

    I was to wait for 6 hours for his funds to reflect and we could finish the deal. 3 hours later, I receive an e-mail from Paxful that my account has been restricted for attempting to defraud users through trade.

    On contacting the guy, he never replied to my calls or messages. That was when I knew he was a scammer who wanted to use my account to defraud others.

    Conclusion

    Don’t let your financial situation dictate the decisions you make. You will end losing more instantly than what you were to gain from the deal. Be patient and honor your instincts when you spot a red flag. As you look at deals online, always know that your personal data, your money and your reputation is at stake. Handle yourself with care.

    You have the power to protect yourself online by shunning away fraudulent deals even if its presented to you by your relative.

    And that is it from me.

    What are those red flags that you watch out for when looking for deals online on social media or when the deals are presented to you by prospects on social media?

    Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

    And if you need help to produce video content, let me know about your deal by reaching out to me here:-).

    Until next time, bye bye and take care.

    Follow me on twitter @cheptiony.

  • 3 Possible Ways To Invest Your Earned Income Online In Todays Economy

    Many people who work and earn their income online struggle a lot with one thing; choosing the right investment vehicle for their earned income. Am not left out on this. I too struggle.
    This is owing to many mouth watering investment deals presented to them by random followers on social media and ads they find online. While others are quick to spot a fraudulent deal, it’s really hard to crack others until you lose money on them.

    Note that some have gone a notch higher to advertise their shady deals terming them as ‘mind-blowing investment.’ Anyone can advertise what they are offering online on the platform they choose.
    So how can you determine a good investment deal from the bad one? It’s really hard to know one especially if you are a first timer.
    Sometimes, its worth risking on the investment of interest in order to learn if its legit or not.

    In this blogpost, I will share with 3 ways to invest your earned income online.

    Blogging


    Blogging is a long term investment with potential to earn you big. When starting one, don’t be in a rush to earn big at a go. Take your time to first find your voice. The voice is in other words your ‘niche.’
    It will pave way for you to create more without guess work. Also, as the time goes, you will be able to come up with many related products and services to sell to your audience.


    For example, for me, at some point I will want to be an authority in the freelancing business. I can do this by either developing a course about freelance video production or selling my services as a freelance video producer.
    To get started, invest your money in buying a domain and hosting services for your blog.


    If need be, pay someone to help you design a captivating landing page if you are not able to do so yourself.
    Investing money on a blog is not a one time thing; you will have to do it in bits as needed until you get the results you are looking for.
    The small investments you make will compound to a big investment with high returns in a long run.

    Based on my research on successful bloggers, a blog has the potential to earn you between $200-100,000 a month depending on how much effort you put.

    Mobile App/SaaS

    Mobile apps and Software As Service Apps(SaaS) are developed with an aim to solve a problem in the market.
    It’s therefore worth considering them as an investment vehicle with high returns in future.

    As an online freelancer or business owner, you have great advantage on this owing to your exposure to the online marketplace. To get started, identify a problem within your niche that can be solved by an app or software.
    Think of ways to leverage in your idea.


    Is it possible to earn from it after solving the problem at hand?
    If you find yourself with many ideas for software and apps, take your time and start with one. Don’t run with all even if you have money.
    I repeat this again, INVEST in one first until its a success. Launch it to the market. Get as many users as you can to use the product.


    Invest in retaining the users you find. Build it as a business until it stabilizes and the income generated by it is enough to sustain the team you are working with and you have got back your initial investment.
    If you do it right, this investment will earn you big. You may even stop what you are doing to go and work on the product.
    Steps to investing in apps/software’s includes ideation/brainstorming, design & development, testing and review, official launch, marketing, updates, monetization and more.

    Website Services


    Website services is what has a lot demand today going by the number of searches online by website users.
    It’s therefore important to consider investing your earned income in website services. The first step to doing this brainstorming. Look at the market and analyze trends.

    Using Google trends in your analysis can be of help here.
    Look at the services many people are searching and using online. See ways that you create similar service with a fresh approach. E.g Creating a classifieds website, job website, e-commerce website e.t.c.

    The best way to start is launching a service that is within your skills. If you are skilled in something, it will be easy to market it. This is because, you have marketplace experience. This is key.
    Give yourself a room for improvement in the early stages when your service is not performing well.
    You will not go wrong if you continuously invest in it.

    Always give it your all.

    Conclusion


    It takes a lot of sacrifice and dedication to succeed with any investment online. On the other hand it takes a few clicks to loose your hard earned money online in a fraudulent investment. Make your choices wisely.

    Always remind yourself that even your friend or a family member can refer you to a bad investment and you will end up loosing money.
    When scouting for what to invest in, look at the return on your investment in a long term as opposed to short term. Investing in products that solves peoples problems are the best investments that is hard to go wrong.

    And that is it from me here. There are many more investments out that one can invest in.


    Do you have an idea of something else that people can invest in online? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below.


    And if you need help to edit or produce professional videos, do not hesitate to reach out to me here.
    Until next time, bye bye and take care.

    Follow me on twitter @cheptiony.

  • 3 Ways To Reinforce Your Creativity During Difficult Times

    People in the creative economy depend on their original ideas and knowledge to thrive. During hard economic times, one can easily get discouraged from continuing to do what they love. If you enjoy doing what you do, then you have no reason to give up.

    Hard times should be a time to reinforce your creativity and move it to a new level. Spend your time creating more as better times are always ahead.

    In this blogpost, I will share with you 3 ways to reinforce your creativity during difficult times.

    Invest Your Time in Writing A Journal/Blog

    Look at your current life state and draw your inspiration from it on what to write on. For example, I am writing this blogpost at a time when I have less work that pays. What I am writing here is what I am practicing right now. Writing anything useful that comes to my mind on my blog is what I have been doing for as long as I can remember.

    It is important to dwell on positive things as opposed to negative ones. Every person who has succeeded in life confess that they found success the moment they dwelled on the positive things in life.

    Focus on ways to create abundance and internalize it for your own benefit. When you do so, you will surely be preparing yourself for abundance and at the right time, you will receive it.

    Try New Creative Things in Your Business or Freelancing

    Every day ideas for your business or freelance career comes to mind. The hard part is introducing the ‘new’ ideas to your business and trying them out.

    Take advantage of difficult times to experiment on those Ideas and see if they work. You never know, the ideas you have had in your mind for a long time might turn out to be the beginning of your success in business.

    Think of Partnering With Established Individuals/Companies

    During difficult times, money is scarce. Many at times, entrepreneurs and freelancers run out of money. On the other hand, many may have good ideas but lack financing to push the ideas forward.

    How about reaching out to an established company in your field and seeking their help to push your idea forward to fruition? Does it sound difficult for you to pursue? Everything is worth trying in life. Make sure you are well prepared when approaching these partners.

    If you pitch your idea well and it resonates well with their policy, then, they may consider working with you.

    Conclusion

    Don’t let difficult times kill your creativity or talent. Keep it alive by finding a way out for yourself. Identify best avenues that you can use to connect with the world. When you do so without ceasing, you will be enhancing your creativity in preparation for your next big break.

    And that is it from me here.

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