The internet has fundamentally changed how we make money. If you can imagine a way to make money, you can probably do it online. In this video, you'll discover 12 simple ways to make money online.

None of these methods are get-rich- quick schemes. Don’t fall for get-rich-quick online schemes. They almost never pan out.

If you can imagine it, you can make money doing it. All that’s required is some hustle.

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But it’s not quite that simple, right? The internet has fundamentally changed how we make money. If you can imagine a way to make money, you can probably do it online. This post contains effective methods to make money online. None of these methods are get-rich- quick schemes. Don’t fall for get-rich-quick online schemes. They almost never pan out.

METHOD #1: Affiliate Marketing

Essentially, affiliate marketing works like this:

• You promote an online product or service created by someone else.
• When someone purchases a product or service through your promotion, you get a commission, or portion of the sale.

Typically, you promote the online product through a special link that is connected to you.

Amazon Affiliates is a very simple example of affiliate marketing.

 There are numerous other affiliate networks, such as:

• ClickBank
• ShareASale
• CJ

There are numerous ways to promote the products. You’re only limited by your imagination.

You can…

• Write reviews of products on your blog and include affiliate links
• Have banner ads on your website promoting the products
• Post affiliate links on social media
• Promote products to your email list

If you have any sort of audience, you have the opportunity to make money through affiliate marketing.

Affiliate marketing is a great way to make money online because you don’t have to create any products.

Affiliate marketers can make thousands of dollars every month.

METHOD #2: Sell Products Online

Before you can sell products online, you’ll need a website on which to sell them. If you don’t want to set up your own ecommerce store, you can easily sell products on:

• eBay
• Amazon
• Etsy
• Poshmark
• Craiglist
• And many others

If you want to sell products on your own website, you’ll need to create one where you can list your products and accept payments.

What sorts of products should you sell online?

First, you can sell home-made products you make yourself on sites like Etsy.

 You can also sell products you’ve already purchased on sites like eBay, Amazon, and Poshmark.

You also have the option of dropshipping products.

With dropshipping, you act as a middleman, connecting the buyer and the seller and then taking a portion of the sale.

If you’re really committed to selling products online, you can have a product manufactured.

Out of all these options, selling products on sites like eBay and Etsy is probably the simplest way to get started making money online.

METHOD #3: Sell Your Services on a Freelance Basis

Are you a…

• Designer
• Writer
• Translator
• Assistant
• Bookkeeper
• SEO Expert
• Voiceover Artist
• Audio Engineer

If so, then you can sell your services online. Depending on your skill set and your ability to pitch new clients, you can make a full-time living as a freelancer. To get started as a freelancer, create a portfolio that shows off your work. Set your prices. Reach out to potential clients.

Ways to reach out to potential clients

• Call them.
• Email them.
• Reach out to them on social platforms like LinkedIn.
• Apply for jobs on sites like Upwork and Thumbtack.
• List your services on platforms like Fiverr.

Getting a freelance career started isn’t necessarily the easiest way to make money, but it can be lucrative.

The key to succeeding in the freelance world is persistence.

METHOD #4: Become an Online Coach

 What sort of coach could you become?

You could be a…

• Health coach
• Life coach
• Music/vocal coach
• Finances coach
• Executive coach
• Sales coach

In order to be a coach, you simply need to be able to add a high amount of value to your clients.

There are also many ways to package coaching services:

• 1-on-1 coaching
• Group coaching
• A course with accompanying coaching support

You might be thinking, "But I’m not an expert in anything. How could I be a coach?"

You simply have to be able to add significant value to your clients.

You’ve still acquired expertise through your experience.

These platforms that make it easy to do coaching:

• Clarity.fm
• Savvy.is
• Coach.me

METHOD #5: Create Online Courses

You can create a course around almost any subject and find people to purchase it.

Subject ideas...

• Losing weight
• Learning to play the piano
• Painting
• Singing
• Creating a budget
• Investing in stocks
• Running
• Tennis

In order to create a course, you need a platform to distribute it.

Course Building Platforms

• Teachable
• Thinkific
• Kajabi
• TalentLMS

One way to get a great feel for what a course should look like is to take a few courses yourself.

METHOD #6: Create YouTube Videos

How do you make money through YouTube videos? YouTube is a numbers game. When creating YouTube videos, your content will probably fall into one of two categories.

Educational: These videos educate viewers in some way.

Entertainment: These videos are intended to bring a smile to the face of your viewers.

Once you start producing YouTube videos, you'll also want to consistently grow your channel.

Effective ways to grow your channel

• Share your videos on social media.
• Post your videos to your website.
• Send your videos to your email list.
• Ask people to subscribe to your channel.

Growing a YouTube channel takes time and consistency.

METHOD #7: Write and Sell a Book

Benefits of writing a book

• It establishes you as a thought leader in your industry.
• It provides you with a resource to give clients.
• It allows you to attract new clients who wouldn’t have heard of you otherwise.

If the thought of writing an entire book intimidates you, there are numerous ways to still get a book written.Get a cover design and have the book printed.

Promote Your Book...

• Post about it on your website.
• Send an announcement to your email list.
• Create shareable graphics with quotes from the book (using Canva).
• Share insights from the book on social media.
• Create a video promoting the book and share it on YouTube and other platforms.

Can you make good money selling books you wrote? Sure you can!

METHOD #8: Start a Blog

How can you make money with a blog? Here are some of the most effective ways...

• Affiliate marketing
• Promote your services.
• Advertisements
• Sponsored posts

Monetizing a blog requires an audience. Consistency is the key.

METHOD #9: Become a Virtual Assistant

The virtual assistant market is heating up.

What sorts of tasks might you perform as an assistant?

Virtual assistant tasks

• Responding to emails on behalf of your employer
• Purchasing items online
• Performing personal tasks
• Making phone calls
• Inputting, sorting, and arranging data
• Managing a social media profile
• Responding to inquiries

Where should you look for virtual assistant gigs? 

• Upwork
• Fiverr
• Remote.co
• Indeed
• LinkedIn

Being a virtual assistant isn’t for everyone.

METHOD #10: Tutor People in English 

There are numerous countries in which people are willing to pay for an English tutor, sometimes as much as $25/hour.

How can you know if teaching English would be a good fit for you?

Qualifications for tutoring

• Have a solid grasp of English grammar
• Understand the nuances of speaking English
• Have a bachelor’s degree (typically required)
• Can communicate clearly
• Have the ability to teach
• Enjoy talking with others
• Patience (this is critical)
• Comfortable using technology like Skype

Places to find online English tutoring jobs:

• Indeed
• Learn4Good
• Remote.co
• VerbalPlanet
• Chegg Tutors
• Teach Away
• VPKid

Tutoring people in English exposes you to a variety of cultures and places you would never experience otherwise.

METHOD #11: Sell Stock Photos

Stock photo sites, such as iStock and Shutterstock, allow you to submit your photos to their site. Making money on stock photo sites is a numbers game. Your photos need to be compelling, interesting, outstanding, and high quality.

METHOD #12: Do Odd Jobs on TaskRabbit

The beauty of TaskRabbit is the sheer number of jobs available through the site. Some people earn $2,000 per week through TaskRabbit. TaskRabbit is a particularly good option if you are skilled in a variety of things and want to put all those skills to work. If you want flexibility plus the ability to make good money, you might want to look at TaskRabbit.

The money is out there. If you want freedom and flexibility, you can have it. Want to travel the world while still making money? You can do that. Want to make a little income on the side while you stay at home with your children? You can do that too. Want to build a full-time career as a freelance writer or blogger? That’s also an option. The ways you can make money online are almost endless.

In this post we covered:

• Affiliate marketing
• Selling products online
• Selling your services as a freelancer
• Becoming an online coach
• Creating online courses
• Creating YouTube videos

We also talked about:

• Writing and selling a book
• Starting a blog
• Becoming a virtual assistant
• Tutoring people in English
• Selling stock photos
• Doing odd jobs on TaskRabbit

If you can imagine it, you can make money doing it. All that’s required is some hustle.

FULL RESOURCES (Updated September 2022):
November 2019: 12 Quick and easy ways to make money online
March 2020: 62 Places to Find Remote Jobs Online.  
April 2020: ​12 Quick and Easy Ways to make Money Online.  
February 2022:  Bit Coin Jobs.
September 2022: Real Ways to Make Money From Home for Free.

​It takes time to undo a lifetime of bad choices, but you’d be surprised how much you can accomplish in six months if you’re committed and take consistent action.
 
You can make a huge change in your life in just half a year. This is enough time to make good progress without being overwhelmed by some huge goal like, “I want to be worth $50 million in five years.” Six months is manageable.

SET FOUR (4) GOALS. Set a goal in each of the following areas: Financial, Health, Career, and Other. Most of us could use a money, health, and career boost. That leaves one miscellaneous goal.

• Financial. You might want to set a goal for your bank account balance, earnings, or pay off your debt.
• Health. Need to lose a few pounds? Want to bench press 250 pounds? Follow a healthy diet for six months?
• Career. Perhaps you want a promotion, to change companies, or to change fields.
• Miscellaneous. You could set a goal to travel somewhere, master a song on the piano, get a jump on learning a language, or buy a new car. The possibilities are endless.
  

A good goal is something that you believe is possible but would be challenging. It should also be something that makes you excited when you think about achieving it.

​MEASURE YOUR CURRENT SITUATION. Understand where you’re starting. If you want to increase your savings account by $10,000, you’d best know your current balance. The same goes for your weight if you’re trying to lose weight. If you want to run a 5-minute mile, how fast can you run a mile right now?

CREATE A PLAN. Based on where you are, and where you want to go, what is a logical plan to get there? Remember that you have six months and plan accordingly.

DETERMINE THE HABITS YOUR NEED TO ENSURE SUCCESS. If you want to lose weight, your exercise and diet habits are important. Savings and spending habits are often important for financial goals. Sending a certain number of resumes might be important for certain career goals.

• Your habits have a tremendous impact on the results you achieve in life. Good habits yield good results.
  
  

SET SHORT-TERM GOALS. It’s hard to stay focused on a goal for six months, and it’s easy to procrastinate. Set short-term goals that lead to your long-term goals. Sixty days is about right for a short-term goal.

• Set 60-day and 120-day goals for each of your 6-month goals.
  
  

TAKE ACTION. Even with the best plans in the world, nothing happens until you take action to reach your goals.

KEEP A JOURNAL. Record your feelings, plans, ideas, results, and observations. You’ll get a kick out of looking back on your journal someday.

MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS. Regularly measure your progress. It’s important to know how you’re doing, so you can make any adjustments. How will you know if your diet and exercise plans are working if you never get on the scale?

BE FLEXIBLE IN YOUR APPROACH. You’re probably not going to create the perfect plan right out of the gate. There will be a lot of fine tuning along the way. Stick to your goals but be willing to change how you accomplish them.

CROSS THE FINISH LINE. Giving up is the only way to fail. Keep going, even when you feel like quitting.

What can you accomplish in six months? Take a guess and see if you’re right! You can do a lot in six months. In fact, you can probably accomplish more in the next six months than you have in the last five years.

Work is called work for a reason. But, the right career can help make your life more fulfilling. Making a wise choice can enable you to avoid a lot of misery and fund a lifestyle that you enjoy.
 
The wrong choice can lead to financial challenges and it’s not fun to go to a job you don’t like day after day.
 
Use these ideas to choose a career that’s right for you:

What do you like to do? Unless you’re fortunate, you’ll be working for quite a while. It would be smart to find a career that centers around something that you enjoy. Imagine spending 40+ years doing something that you don’t enjoy. 

• While you don’t have to keep the same career for the rest of your life, you can lose ground each time you make a switch.
• What do you like to do? What are your interests? What could you see yourself doing for a decade or more and be happy?
• What do you really dislike? This question is just as important.

What are your strengths? The best careers are enjoyable and take advantage of your strengths. What are you naturally good at? What have you become good at because you’ve spent so much time learning or practicing?

• Not all of your strengths will be transferable to a career, but some of them will transfer quite nicely. Ask yourself what you can do better than most people. 

What are the long-term options? Some careers have better long-term prospects than others. Think about what you could do 20 years down a particular career path. Is there the possibility to advance? Could you use the skills you build in that job and transfer them to another? 

• Avoid only thinking about the next couple of years. You’ll likely be working more than just 3-5 years.

What type of work environment do you prefer? Do you like the community feel of an endless series of cubicles? Your own office? Do you want to work outdoors? In a manufacturing setting? A laboratory? Suit and tie? Jeans and a t-shirt? What environment appeals to you?
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• What lifestyle do you prefer? This includes income, city/country, living out of a suitcase versus going into the same work location each day. Do you like to work nights, so your days are free?
• Visualize your ideal lifestyle and consider the various careers available to you.
• Consider your educational credentials versus what a career requires. Doctors need to attend medical school. A teacher in a public school needs a teaching license.
• Determine how much additional education you’ll require for a particular career and whether or not you’re willing to acquire it. If you’re against additional schooling, then you’ll face certain limitations. 

What careers fit your answers? Taking all of the above into account, what careers seem like a good fit to you? 

• The perfect career will be something you love, that you’re good at, that also fits your dream lifestyle and work environment. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities in the future.

 
If none of your options are appealing to you, you might want to consider going back to school for additional education. Another few years of schooling might sound dreadful, but a few years is a drop in the bucket compared to the rest of your life.
 
A poor career choice can be costly down the road. Take the time to make a wise decision. It will be time well-spent.

Are you looking for a job? Thinking about a career change? Want to just earn a little extra money? Reach deep to discover and articulate more of your skills and you can land the position of your dreams.
 
Whatever your situation, you may find yourself wanting to showcase some of your non-paid work experiences. What constitutes non-paid work experience? Here are some examples:

1. If you've ever led an organized group for children, you have non-paid experience under your belt. Being a Cub Scout Leader, Girl Scout Leader, or Eagle Scout Leader involves numerous skills and talents. More about that later.
2. Volunteer stints certainly count. If you've ever been a volunteer, you know the dedication, skill, and work it requires.
3. Being a member of your local school's Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) can be considered non-paid work experience.
4. Serving on community committees would certainly count.
5. Perhaps you've done a lot of babysitting over the years for neighbors, friends, and family members. Babysitting requires many skills that can be showcased on a resume or in an interview.

Determining the skills used and the tasks completed for each non-paid work experience takes a little time. Let's consider the above-listed examples and review sample skills and duties for each.

For Scout Leader or similar "leader" positions of organized children's groups, what duties did you perform? How could you phrase them so that they're relevant to a work environment?

• Responsible for management of weekly meetings.
• Performed scheduling duties: Set schedules for when, where, and how long to meet
• Utilized planning skills to plan weekly, monthly, or yearly activities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills:  Gathered necessary supplies, produced appropriate purchase orders, and selected materials.
• Designed and managed the budget.
• Prepared reports for the local organization that oversaw the group.

When you volunteer, skills and experiences will vary depending on the type of volunteer work performed. For the sake of illustration, let's assume you did volunteer work for a local social service organization.

• Consistently reported for duties on time and followed all instructions.
• Performed sorting and delivery of daily mail twice per week.
• Planned and carried out mass mailings of program materials.
• Provided unpaid staff leadership during the Supervisor's absence.
• Designed and wrote the  monthly program Newsletter.

 
As a member of a PTO, you might have performed a variety of duties that can be showcased on your resume as non-paid work experience.

• Acted as Committee Chair for fundraising events.
• Planned and coordinated fundraising events for the school.
• Served as Co-Chair of Meet and Greet Committee.
• Developed activities to encourage more parents to join PTO.
• Responsible for increasing PTO membership by 3% per year over a three-year period.

 
For this example, you served as a volunteer in the fictitious Welcome to Our Town group. The following duties could be noted on your resume as non-paid work experience:

• Developed marketing flyers.
• Coordinated meetings of Welcome to Our Town staff.
• Supervised volunteer staff of four. Supervising volunteers can be a weighty asset; most hiring managers know how challenging it can be to manage people who aren't being paid.
• Responsible for setting up exhibits and providing information about the town at local publicity events.
• Conducted phone interviews with new community members.

 
Being a babysitter involves several skills and duties and a lot of responsibility.

• Provided childcare to four children, ages 2 to 4, Monday through Friday, over a two-year span.
• Planned, organized, and conducted field trips and tours to local museums and parks for the children.
• Kept documentation on each child to share with parents regarding the child's behavior and activities throughout the day.

 
Begin a list now of your unpaid work experience, compiling the position and approximate month and year you started and ended each "job." Use the above examples to get ideas for the list of skills necessary for each experience and the duties you performed. Now you can showcase your non-paid work experiences on your resume to help you attain your career goals.

​It’s time to move on to greener pastures! It can be exciting to leave one job for another.
 
However, you can’t just turn out the lights and wave goodbye on your way out to the parking lot. There are several actions that need to be taken to ensure a smooth transition for you and your replacement. It’s professional and intelligent to leave your company in a positive way.

Take these necessary steps to leave your company properly: 

1. Have another job lined up. Unless you’re highly confident or wealthy, it would be much wiser to have another job waiting for you. Your savings can drain a lot faster than you might think, especially if you have a lot of free time on your hands.
   
   
   • It’s wise to ensure that you won’t suffer financially when you leave your current employment.
     
     
2. Give your letter of resignation. Two-three weeks of notice is customary. It’s not required. You’re free to leave your job without notice, just as you can be fired without notice. However, it’s polite and the smart way to handle the situation.
   
   
3. Clean up your company laptop and phone. You might be a model employee, but you’d probably prefer that your employer not see all of your text messages and emails. While you’re at it, delete your browser history and any personal documents from your laptop and the company server.
   
   
   • If you’ve downloaded any software for personal use, be sure to delete that, too.
     
     
   • Delete any saved passwords from your web browser. You don’t want that information to fall into the hands of a stranger!
     
     
4. Clean out your office. Go through your files and purge those items that don’t need to be saved. Remove any personal items and take them home. Your office should be ready for the next person when you’re finished.
   
   
5. Avoid burning bridges. It can be tempting to tell your boss and certain coworkers what you really think but think twice before taking that course of action. It’s surprising how often that type of behavior can come back to haunt you.
   
   
   • You never know what the future may hold. It’s best to keep your negative thoughts to yourself.
     
     
6. Go out on good terms. This isn’t the same as not burning bridges. Make an effort to go out on a positive note, not just a neutral note. Say goodbye to everyone and thank them. You never know who might be in a position to hire you one day. You also might be in need of a recommendation at some point.
   
   
7. Update your resume. Before leaving your current position, update your resume to include everything you’ve accomplished. List any responsibilities and skills that aren’t already on your resume. Update your LinkedIn profile, too.
   
   
8. Be aware of your options regarding your retirement accounts. Swing by your HR Department and understand your options for moving or keeping your retirement accounts.
   
   
9. Visit the doctor. Depending on the deductible and quality of your new insurance plan, it might be smart to hit the dentist, eye doctor, or get a physical before your current insurance runs out.
   
   

Avoid the urge to leave a job without having another one lined up! Ensure that your agitation with your boss or company doesn’t lead you to do something foolish. Consider the consequences of not having a job and the possibility of struggling to find a new one. More than a few people have made this mistake.
 
Enjoy the last few weeks of your current employment. Take the time to exit your company wisely. You’ll be glad you did.

1. Your personal brand is one of your biggest assets.

2. Your personal brand can take your business to places you never thought possible.

3. What Is a Personal Brand?

4. A personal brand is all- encompassing. It's about who you are and what you do.

5. Your personal brand is how you present yourself to your ideal audience.

6. Your personal brand includes your:

• Values
• Unique skills
• Experiences
• Stories
• Personality
• Image

7. Thanks to the internet and the power of social media, every person can be their own brand.

• Everyone can constantly put themselves out in front of their audience.
• Everyone can add value to their audience.
• Everyone can communicate their message loud and clear.

8. We all have the tools to build powerful personal brands.

9. The crucial question is whether you are actively taking control of your brand.

10. It’s always better when you’re in control of the process.

11. So, how do you actively build an effective personal brand?

12. Why Do You Need to Build a Personal Brand?

13. Every entrepreneur, coach, consultant, or freelancer should be building their own brand.

14. Personal Branding Allows You to Stand Out from the Competition

15. Your competitors can’t bring what you bring to the table.

16. You have unique:

• Experiences
• Strengths
• Beliefs
• Perspectives
• Skills
• Insights

17. ...that set you apart from everyone else.

18. Building your personal brand allows you to highlight your uniqueness.

19. Think about Rolex and how they’ve set themselves apart from the competition.

20. The more you work to build your personal brand, the greater the edge you’ll have over your competition.

21. Personal Branding Allows You to Charge a Premium Price

22. The stronger your brand, the more people want your services, and the higher price you can charge.

23. This is exactly why Nike is able to charge so much for their shoes.

24. By working hard to build your personal brand, you too can charge a premium price.

25. Personal Branding Highlights Your Expertise

26. With every piece of content that you share...

• Social media posts
• Blog posts
• Emails
• Videos
• Inspirational graphics
• Meditations
• Podcasts

27. ...you establish yourself as an expert in your field.

28. The more you demonstrate your expertise, the more your audience will trust you and come to you to solve their problems.

29. Personal Branding Allows You to Attract Your Ideal Audience

30. When you’re known as the expert in your industry:

• It attracts your ideal audience - the people who need your help the most.
• You get more referrals from others in your industry and related industries.
• You can charge a premium price - the kind of price that only an expert can charge.

31. Tony Robbins is a prime example of this.

32. He attracts huge audiences of people who want to fulfill their potential.

33. Do you want to experience the Tony Robbins effect?

34. Personal Branding Puts You in Charge of the Narrative

35. Your personal brand will evolve, whether you want it to or not. If you:

• Use social media
• Have an email list
• Have a blog
• Speak to groups
• Record and share videos

36. ...then you’re already building your personal brand.

37. The question is whether you’re intentionally shaping the narrative of your brand.

38. The beauty of intentional personal branding is that it ensures that you’re actively shaping your own narrative.

39. Personal Branding Increases Your Visibility

40. The more you build your personal brand, the more visible you’ll become.

• You’ll attract more fans on social media.
• Those fans will share your content with their tribes.
• The more your content gets shared, the more fans you’ll attract.

41. As your fan base grows, you can expect to be featured in the media.

42. The more you’re featured in media outlets, the more opportunities you’ll have to speak in front of crowds.

43. Building your personal brand and building your platform go hand-in- hand.

44. Personal Branding Shapes What Content You Share

45. Only share content that aligns with and promotes the values of your personal brand.

46. Personal Branding Connects You More with Individuals

47. The more you work to build your personal brand, the more individuals will want to connect with you.

48. Personal Branding Allows You to Become an Influencer

49. There are some significant benefits to being an influencer...

50. Big brands want to work with influencers that have a large audience, which can result in more revenue for you.

51. You often receive free things from companies who are interested in partnering with you.

52. You receive media requests to speak at, or even just attend, events.

53. Are you starting to see the power of your personal brand?

54. There are few things more powerful than your personal brand.

55. Are you ready to start building your personal brand?

56. How to Build a Personal Brand

57. Step #1
Determine Who You Really Are

58. Ask yourself:

1. What unique skills do I have?
2. What are my core values?
3. What am I most passionate about?
4. What unique experiences have shaped who I am?
5. How can I most effectively serve my core audience?
6. What do I have to offer that no one else does?

59. The answers to these questions should shape your personal brand.

60. Step #2
Determine What You Want to Accomplish

61. Answer these questions:

• What would I like to accomplish, both personally and professionally?
• What do I want to be known for?
• If I could be the world’s foremost expert on a topic, what would it be?
• What key message do I want to communicate?
• If I could only give one piece of advice, what would it be?

62. Step #3
Identify Your Target Audience

63. To identify your core audience, ask yourself these questions:

• Who can I most effectively help?
• Who will benefit most from my skill set and knowledge?
• Who am I most passionate about serving?
• Who will resonate most with me and my brand?

64. When determining your core audience, it can be helpful to create a persona which represents your ideal client.

65. Include the following information in the persona:

• Demographics: How old are they? Male? Female? Single? Married? What is their level of education? What career are they in? How much do they make?
• Hopes and dreams: What do they want their future to look like? What are their goals?
• Challenges: What obstacles do they face? Why haven’t they been able to reach their goals?

66. Step #4
Determine Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

67. I help (target person) to (achieve X) so that they can (outcome).

68. Your USP should portray the heart of who you are and how you help your audience.

69. It may help to give your USP a unique name that will stick in people’s minds.

70. Creating your USP gives you a high degree of clarity about what your brand is all about.

71. Step #5
Start Treating Yourself as a Brand

72. In every communication with your audience, you stay true to your brand message.

73. It also means creating a strong, compelling website.

74. It means creating a media page or media kit on your site for media inquiries.

75. It could mean having an assistant answer your emails.

76. You have to treat yourself like you truly are: a powerful brand that has a powerful message.

77. Step #6
Optimize Your Website

78. Your website is one of the primary places people get to know who you are and what you do.

79. Your website also functions as one of the primary ways you turn visitors into paying clients.

80. First impressions are really important when it comes to your website.

81. Have a professional logo designed.

82. Show off your Unique Selling Proposition.

83. Use professional photographs.

84. Use testimonials.

85. Present a clear call-to-action.

86. Create a compelling “About” page.

87. Create a Services page.

88. Give away free resources.

89. Create a Contact page.

90. Step #7
Develop Your Content Strategy

91. One effective content strategy is the “Pillar Method.” It works like this…

92. At set intervals create a longer piece of “pillar” content.

93. Publish your pillar content on your primary platform.

94. Take your pillar content and cut it up into smaller, shareable pieces of content.

95. Share the smaller pieces of content across all your channels.

96. Repeat the process again and again.

97. By using the “Pillar Method” for your content strategy, you ensure that every piece of content you post is always on brand.

98. In addition to using the “Pillar Method,” you can also simply repurpose content into different formats.

99. Step #8
Constantly Add Value to Your Audience

100. The main thing people should take away when interacting with your brand is how much value you provide.

101. Step #9
Build a Community

102. Start a private Facebook group.

103. Host live events.

104. Create a membership site.

105. Now Is the Time to Build Your Brand

106. “We all have a personal brand whether we think about it that way or not. So, let’s be intentional about it.” Kathy Klotz-Guest

107. Here’s a quick summary of how to build your brand:

• Identify what matters to you.
• Define your core audience.
• Determine your Unique Selling Proposition.
• Treat yourself like a brand.
• Create a compelling website.
• Plan your content strategy.
• Constantly bring your best self to your audience.
• Build your community.

108. The more you do those things, the more you’ll attract an audience of raving fans. Need help? Reach out to https://www.market-connections.net.

​Your personal brand is no longer something to be taken lightly, if you want to be taken seriously in business. This is to outline the value of personal branding, identifying your own brand, and promoting your brand for career growth.

Increase your visibility. Post fresh content on your website or blog regularly. Stay active in social media. Look for opportunities to teach classes, give presentations, or write articles in your field.  

1. Build buzz. Collect samples of positive feedback you get in the workplace. Assemble testimonials from happy clients and encourage them to make referrals. Word of mouth is often more effective and certainly cheaper than paid advertising.

1. Tell your success stories. Craft brief anecdotes about your accomplishments that showcase your skills and make you proud. Rehearse telling them so you sound natural.

• Monetize your contribution. Numbers sound convincing. Try to quantify the value you can deliver. For example, if you’re pitching your IT services to a small business owner, discuss how much money they can save by signing up with you for monthly maintenance visits that reduce the risk of expensive repairs and downtime.  

1. Put together a dream team. It’s difficult to go it alone. Cultivate your network. Help others to market their brand and they’re more likely to do the same for you. Team up with complementary partners. Exchange services like cooking meals for a friend who cuts your hair.

Branding used to be for cattle and big corporations, but now everyone is in on the act. Take charge of your personal brand to achieve more career success and guide your life in a direction that is meaningful for you.

​As a result of the Gig Economy, the nature of work has also changed. Today, the number of freelancers or that of the self-employed is significantly higher than ever before. If this is your case, you may face obstacles if you ever try to get back into the corporate lifestyle.
 
As employers do recognize abilities such as decision-making, management, creativity, and more in a self-employed person, they also tend to fret and frown. They question other details such as business profitability or your coachability. In other words, will you be open to learn their ways and follow their rules? Will you be “coachable”?
 
As you think of updating your resume, you may want to implement these ideas throughout your job search efforts. Regardless of the length of your self-employment, the right attitude and some planning hacks will help you find the ideal job a little easier.

1. Prepare to answer questions. Prepare yourself to answer questions about why you want to work for a company or for someone else. Your answer can only be a “positive” response. Answer the question in a positive way. For example, you can briefly elaborate on the fact that you need a new challenge.
   
   
2. Be adaptable. Many employers or recruiters may wonder about whether you are set in your own ways as a self-employed person or if you will be coachable and trainable. When in an interview, do talk about your ability to adapt to changing demands and new or different ways of doing things.
   
   
3. Corporate culture. Here is another concern… Hiring managers may question whether or not you will fit-in their organization or team(s). Be sure to do your part well. Study the company, its mission, values, and culture. You will find that proper preparation will often remove obstacles from even surfacing.
   
   
4. Get recommendations. One of the best ways to find a new job is through referrals. A recommendation is still a very powerful tool and should not be underestimated.  Network with your clients for leads and ask them to have you in mind if they hear about any opportunities that may match your qualifications. You will be surprised at the leads that may come your way from those you did not expect.
   
   
5. Prepare Your Own Portfolio. Once you create your own portfolio (also called a brag book), it will be much easier to market your services instead of just responding to job advertisements. Which companies interest you the most? Send them your portfolio to market yourself better.

1. Expand your options. Some hiring managers will be more open to considering candidates with entrepreneurial backgrounds. If you encounter too much resistance, move on to a more welcoming climate.
   
   
2. Don’t underestimate start-ups. Many entrepreneurs will greatly appreciate your entrepreneurial endeavors. Chances are high they will also understand your situation very well. Find out who they are and grow alongside them.
   
   
3. Think long-term. In some cases, being self-employed may increase the time it takes you to find your next position. Maintain a positive attitude and surround yourself with supportive friends.
   
   

Give yourself credit for having the courage and creativity to run a business. As you re-enter the corporate world, look for employers who will appreciate your background and welcome the contribution you can make.

1.-  Build a profile and follow LinkedIn's tools and guidelines carefully as you go along.
2.-  Optimize your LinkedIn profile for job search and to attract employers.
3.-  Learn how to build a LinkedIn network that can open doors and connect to jobs.
4.-  Search and apply for a job on LinkedIn.
5.-  Access additional job search and career advancement resources on LinkedIn.