BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – For many U.S. Workers, battling inflation feels much like trying to use a treadmill to reach a destination.
Statistics indicate that the year the pandemic began, 37.2 million Americans lived in poverty. Since 2020, these numbers continue to tell a story of a developed country home to millions of citizens who don’t earn what’s necessary to cover their basic needs.
In response to the impacts of inflation, many working people are tightening their budgets and finding ways to earn more cash.
In hopes of adding to their bank accounts, some take free online courses that end with the receipt of a certification that can be utilized in an entrepreneurial endeavor.
For example, in Louisiana, some of the most lucrative paying careers of 2022 include web development, videography, and massage therapy.
Individuals pursuing these fields may be able to improve their abilities by taking one of the following free online courses:
1- Certification: Inbound Marketing Certification
Offered by: Hubspot Academy.
How it can help: This course will hone marketing skills related to content strategy, social media promotion, and conversion optimization strategy. An entrepreneur looking for the best way to get the word out about their company may be able to tap into knowledge gained from this course.
2-Certification: Certification in Supervision Skills
Offered by: Alison
How it can help: Entrepreneurs who will be managing assistants or employees may benefit from this course as it focuses on how to become a better team leader and covers strategies to help resolve team conflict.
3- Certification: Advanced Google Analytics course
Offered by: Google Analytics
How it can help: Small business owners who want to leverage the internet as a place to advertise may benefit from this course’s analysis of website traffic and strategies designed to expand a business’s audience by using new marketing strategies.
Make Money Online With Payment
In South Africa, jobs are hard to come by. The unemployment rate currently stands at 34.5%, most acutely affecting people younger than 35 years.
But there is still hope for South Africa's youth. Young South Africans are taking the entrepreneurial route to answer their problems.
Armed with smartphones, these tech-savvy entrepreneurs are finding ways to make money online using what they have at their disposal.
One of the more popular avenues is social commerce, which involves using social networking websites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to sell.
It is also one of the easiest ways to make money online. And with the local social commerce market expected to grow by 107.8% this year, it's no wonder more hustle-hungry entrepreneurs are taking their side hustles online.
Here are some easy ways entrepreneurs and side hustlers are making money online and how they’re getting paid.
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook’s Marketplace started as a peer-to-peer selling platform, which enabled users to sell second-hand products to people nearby.
Since then, Facebook Marketplace has expanded to offer merchant services. Now, small businesses can link their e-commerce stores and sell directly to customers through Facebook Marketplace.
Still, Facebook Marketplace is a handy tool for those making their first foray into a digital business. It's a low-barrier way to make money from home with zero investment, making it easier to connect with customers, market goods, and convert sales.
Facebook doesn’t facilitate the payment, but there are other options. Payment providers like iKhokha offer convenient solutions like payment links, which enable the exchange of funds without cash or a card machine.
Instagram shopping
Instagram shopping is an excellent place to start if you're looking to sell products online.
Take a scroll through Insta and you'll quickly notice local entrepreneurs using the platform to flaunt their creativity. Clothing, beauty products, jewelry, and handmade goods are some of the top sellers. Find a way to commodify your interests and skills, and you'll be able to start selling immediately.
The only caveat? You will need to have an Instagram or Facebook Business page. Luckily, it’s easy enough to convert your account if you want to make the switch.
Instagram does charge a nominal selling fee as insurance, but you won't have to deal with refunds or returns, making it easier to get started.
Virtual service providers
Young South Africans also use their skills and interests to make money online.
The increased popularity of remote work has led to a rise in virtual services. Creators, educators, and personal trainers are all making the most of this new way of working. By casting their nets further afield, these entrepreneurs can reach new clients in new cities and across international borders.
These professionals have opened new revenue channels at minimal cost by using free video conferencing tools such as Zoom and remote payment links as a convenient alternative to EFT payments.
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