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By Sarah Bull  Recessions impact people from all corners of society, but they rarely hit everyone equally. This holds true for the current recession as well. Because the pandemic shutdowns targeted women-led industries such as education, leisure, and hospitality, women are feeling the effects of the economic downturn more than other groups.
Fortunately, today’s unemployed have access to unique money-making opportunities via the internet. Whether it’s freelancing, starting an eCommerce business, or joining the gig economy, there are plenty of ways to generate income online during the recession. Become a Freelancer One great way to earn money online is to work as a freelancer. Believe it or not, many freelancers actually thrive during recessions! According to Forbes, troubling economic times often prompt employers to lay off their full-time employees and replace them with freelancers who don’t require heavy benefits packages. Freelancers also enjoy the benefit of working several projects at the same time, so losing one or two contracts in a recession does not threaten their entire income stream. On top of all this, working from home as a freelancer is a fantastic way to save money on expenses such as childcare! Ready to start freelancing? First, you will have to choose your niche. Think about how you can put your existing skills to work to make your clients’ lives easier or help small businesses boost their profits. If you’re a good writer, consider copywriting. If you enjoy digital marketing, try freelancing as a Google AdWords expert. Whatever you want to do, you can find online resources to develop a fulfilling freelance career! For example, job boards are great for finding work opportunities for freelancers of any kind, from web developers to Google Ads experts. Launch a Business Another way to earn money online is to start your own business! Thanks to the internet, launching a business is easy on any budget. As ShoutMeLoud explains, there are a number of business models that require little to no investment, including blogging, podcasting, drop shipping, affiliate marketing, and online book publishing. You don’t even need much of a budget to successfully market your new business! Start by establishing your brand on social media and drawing consumers in with high-value content. Publish a great blog, produce engaging videos, and hook your customers with compelling messages that reflect the values of your business. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you have the right cybersecurity plan in place to help protect your business data and personal information when running a business on the web. Small businesses are often targeted by attackers due to their vulnerability. Be proactive about security now so you can secure your business for the future! Solve Recession-Related Problems You may also want to build your business around the recession by providing people with the things they need the most right now. Luxury products may be slow to sell while everyone is cutting non-essential spending. Instead, try to find a way to help people save money on everyday purchases, stay connected with their friends and loved ones, or relieve stress in their daily lives. Think about the specific problems you’re dealing with right now and try to come up with a solution that could help others in your situation! Join the Gig Economy If you’re just looking for a temporary money-making opportunity, consider finding work in the gig economy. Joining the gig economy is an excellent alternative to full-time employment if you need flexible hours to balance childcare. There are numerous money-making opportunities for women looking for gig work, including pet sitting, dog walking, driving for a ride-sharing service, delivering food, and working online as a virtual assistant. Try a few and see what you like best! Whether you’ve lost your job to the recession or you need a way to pay the bills while you stay home with your kids, there are several opportunities that can help women survive — and even thrive — during this economically uncertain time. Try freelance work, launch the business you’ve always been dreaming of, or jump into a quick side gig. You might just come out of this pandemic and recession with a great new career!
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 Start the holiday weekend with a bang. A new episode is out on Grease, Grit and Crime In COVID Time: Aimless.
Talk about an awkward, chance encounter. This is definitely not what either Karen or Sal expected or planned for. But now that they're in it, how the hell do they get out of it? A dark comedy (or a comedic drama - your call). Listen where you get podcasts or at the link below. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries https://anchor.fm/greasegritandcrime  Happy to create this video to reflect The Verge Awards’ expanded mission. This non-profit, online teen award site raises money for worthwhile causes. They wanted a video to show how they’ve expanded their mission to increase recognition of teens who are making a difference for racial equality, COVID and community service—in addition to teens excelling in arts, sciences and athletics. https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/commercial-productions/video/434413104
#videoproduction #filmmaking #videographer #filmmaker #filmproduction #makingmovies #moviemaker #stamfordlocal #stamfordCT  Doesn’t matter if we’re squaring off against a badass virus. Or if there’s rage in the streets. Or if the economy is deflating faster than a blow-up doll under a Sumo wrestler. There are always compelling criminals, greased palms and strange bedfellows. You’ll find them here in these dark comedies, dystopian satires and strange tales. Listen at anchor.fm/markbellusci or wherever you get podcasts.
 Working with scalethis.com, I did a series of on-the-fly video interviews of top entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, including New York Times digital pioneer Martin Niesenholtz, media entrepreneur Claude Grunitsky And American Express talent VP, Nancy Smith. We used to show up with a portable blackboard to whatever location these top people requested, and shoot at warp speed to meet their python-tight time constraints. Talk about a whirlwind tour. See the videos at:
https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/commercial-productions/video/62839574 https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/commercial-productions/video/62844858 https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/commercial-productions/video/63297494  Relish your go-to gear.
While you should be comfortable with all your gear, make sure to have a go-to camera you know like the back of your hand.
Get good with what you’ve got. When you first start planning your video, everything is intimidating. Then you do your homework, practice and get comfortable with what you’ve got. But then, you start noticing all the shiny new toys out there: a new mirrorless camera, drone, gimbal or whatever. The doubts creep in: “Do I have the right camera? Should I spend more?” Hold on.
That old phone collecting dust on your shelf? It’s now your second camera and audio recorder. Unless your old phone is one of those flip phones favored by grandparents everywhere, it’s good enough to be a second or third camera, or a digital recording device.
Be ready to innovate, improvise and kill the babies. That perfect shot you wanted? You may not be able to get it for some reason: the light is wrong, too much ambient noise, actor/interviewee can’t pull it off, or whatever.
 We all know where the devil is ... in the details. @dgchichester explains how adding detail to your writing brings it to life. The details are how you paint a picture with your words, how you fight past tropes, and how you bring your own style to your writing. Dan then quotes a writer with his own powerful style (as well as a flawless hook shot), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. And @markbellusci reads from a beautiful rejection letter (yep, a contradiction in terms). Hear it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or at
https://anchor.fm/streetwriters/episodes/Details--Details-e6eqh5 #podcastday #writing #writer #podcasts #podcast #howtowrite #writingtips #writingadvice #writingpodcasts  Like a finely tuned Tesla, your writing speed should vary based on your project. Sometimes you want to zoom through a segment, and sometimes you want to slow down and enjoy the view of your words. Mark Bellusci discusses varying your writing speeds. Dan Chichester is jealous of an interactive role-playing, decision-making game that showcases well developed characters. And Dan discusses ramping up his writing speed for a video scripting assignment. Listen at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at the link below.
#writing #podcasters #applepodcasts #podcastlife #socialmedia #businesswriting #podcasts #podcasting #write #podcast #creativewriting # #writingtips https://anchor.fm/streetwriters/episodes/Street-Writers---Changing-Gears-e5pet3  What gets your writer engine revving? Is it raw, emotional passion, a la Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise? Or is it the methodical, practical logic of Mr. Spock? @markbellusci discusses analyzing your emotional or rational writing drive, and playing to your strengths on either side. And @danchichester goes a little “Bruuuuce” on us, with a glowing review of Springsteen’s autobiography, Born to Run. Dan also updates us on his comic book adventures with his artist partner, @Carl Waller. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at https://anchor.fm/streetwriters/episodes/Are-you-Kirk-or-Spock-e5f1nb
#podcasters #applepodcasts #podcastlife #writingtips #businesswriting #Howtowrite #writinginspiration #humor |
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