Diversifying and Making Extra Income
Making extra income is no longer an option but a necessity, especially as economies continues to experience low growth as a result of the pandemic. RefinedNg discusses some very useful and exciting options below.
Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides administrative services to clients while operating outside of the client’s office. A virtual assistant typically operates from a home office but can access the necessary planning documents, such as shared calendars remotely. One can become a virtual assistant by listing out what services to be rendered to individuals and business, creating a profile on social media page and reaching out to people whose profiles need such services. Services virtual assistants offer generally include social media management, content management, blog post writing, graphic design, and Internet marketing amongst others.
Social Media Management
Brands and businesses are moving their business needs online. Maintaining an image for the brand online and creating a presence for the brand are activities needed to give the brand more visibility. Additionally, brands need personnel to answer the questions or enquiries made by customers who come across the brand and need to get more information. Social media management is a skill that can be learnt, developed and practiced from anywhere in the world.
Online tutor
E-learning is a broad field that can be applied in various contexts. In simple terms, it refers to the practice of conducting learning session through a digital channel. With the ongoing stay at home measures, parents are looking for ways to engage their kids in meaningful activities, you can sign up as a tutor with one of the many online platforms that recruit tutors online to teach kids. An example is tutor.ng.
Delivery & Logistics Services
With the rise of entrepreneurship, there are several small and medium enterprises with logistics and delivery requirements. Businesses such as food companies, fashion companies, pharmacies, amongst others make use of delivery and logistics companies. To partner with businesses, you can create a social media page and reach out to businesses telling them about your services.
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Food services
Providing food services is always in season as food as an essential need. Running a food business on a small scale that caters to people who are too busy whilst still working from home is a lucrative venture. It doesn’t require much capital with as little as N20,000 one can start with a basic menu for your clientele. Positively, the business model ensures clients pay upfront for the services, so you do not have to stock a lot of raw materials until you receive an order.
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