Alternative Sources of Income You Can Consider
Undoubtedly, the pandemic has taught us a hard lesson. The rainy days can come anytime and we should be always ready. Otherwise, we can go through the same hard times. While things are easing up, looking for an alternative sources of income to supplement our main means of livelihood is a way to prepare for the future.
Here are some alternative sources of income you can consider while keeping your old source of income.
Conduct Tutorials
With the advancement of technology, you can do tutorials even while you are at home. You can also conduct lessons for students on subject matters that you are good at. For example, if you are a math wizard, a math tutorial will surely be a hit as many students hate math. You can also hold piano or ballet lessons for kids during the weekend if you are good at them.
Create Your YouTube Channel
Create Your YouTube ChannelMany have followed this path already and some are highly successful with their YouTube channels. The prospect of a high salary is at stake if you come up with an interesting content that can draw subscribers to your channel. Start filming your daily content now and learn some basic things like editing. It is an enjoyable job if your content is all about what interest you.
Start a Blog
If you have an inkling for writing, starting your own blog can also be a profitable endeavor. You have to know your target readers first. This way, you will know what …
4 Types of Podcasts You Can Use
INTERVIEW PODCAST
INTERVIEW PODCASTPros: This is the most common format used because it is easy to do. Sometimes talking to yourself can be limiting. But when you have an expert to talk to and an exciting topic, it can turn into a meaningful conversation which everybody can listen to. It’s also a good way for you and your listeners to learn something new. There is a wide range of topics to choose from.
How to Get Your Audience?
Telephone – Simply record your call on your smartphone using a phone recording app. You’ll just need to sync it to your computer and edit it or edit it directly on your phone.
Skype – All you need is a computer or smartphone, a microphone, Skype, and you’re good to go. With a Skype call recording tool, the audio will be recorded.
One-on-one – This may require you additional microphone for your guest.
Cons: It can be hard getting guests to commit to a new show. You might be able to convince people you know and later on invite other people after you’ve set a good reputation. You also have to research a topic if you want a smooth and meaningful conversation. This can take some time. To make it easier, you take notes on cue cards while you research.
ROUND TABLE
This variation of podcasts is where a single host introduces three or more semi-regular guests to discuss a topic. It is commonly found it gaming podcasts and is usually longer than …
The advantages of being an independent driver
Introduction
Truck driving has a lot of opportunities for those who want to make a living on the road. Drivers are in high demand right now for transportation and logistics industries. Companies are in great need for skilled, qualified drivers to deliver and transport products as well as people to their destinations. For most drivers, they want to become an independent contractor.
Independent truck driver
Being an independent truck driver is like having your own business. You can belong to a fleet, or you can work alone. Being your own boss can be very exciting especially for the flexible time you put into work and the unlimited income you can bring home. Status Transportation is a company that wants good contract driver on their team.
Requirements
Independent contractor drivers can haul logistics as a delivery driver. The only thing you will need is a class D driver license if the vehicle doesn’t have air brakes. If it has air brakes, you will need a class B license CDL.
If you are pulling trailers, you will need a class A CDL with an endorsement for double or triples or tankers. You will have to show a DMV report of your driving record and a vehicle report telling the company that it passed the emissions test. They will also make sure your truck has a way to communicate back and forth with dispatch. If you have all these, it will make for a great advantage.
Disadvantages and advantages
Being an independent driver …
