Today I learned basic web development concepts and how virtually anyone can learn to work remotely doing web development. I also learned how to install Microsoft Visual Studio Code, the basics of HTML, and the basics of HTML with CSS
Services enable you to exchange your skilled time for an hourly wage. These jobs include writing and content creation (They earn income from writing and publishing texts or media), online tutoring (by helping students gain skills and knowledge in a more personalized way than in traditional classrooms), data entry (by inputting data into a company's system from written or audio files), etc.
Today I learned about being a virtual assistant. I learned about productivity apps such as Google Sheets, and Google Docs. I also learned about office skills such as transcription, telephone skills, email management, and calendar management.
Today I learned about being a virtual assistant. I learned that they handle clerical concerning day-to-day administrative duties, and should be technically savvy with experience with various SaaS products.
I also learned about virtual assistant salaries and how as a virtual assistant, finding your employer a hotel is a common task, so it is essential that you are proficient in finding and booking hotels.
Today I learned about film editor salaries, editing aesthetics and cinema, advanced editing techniques, and industry-specific jobs (such as wedding videos, music videos, and real estate videos).
I also learned about making portfolios, and editing reels.
Today I learned how to use the following programs: Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Hitfilm Express, Shotcut, VSDC, and Lightworks. I also learned about the importance of being organized
I then started learning about Adobe Premiere Pro. I learned about the download and setup, and then watched videos on how to use the software as well as a few tips and tricks on how to save time while using the program.
Today I learned about common tools used for editing videos professionally. I learned about paid programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve Studio, and Final Cut Pro. I also learned about free programs such as Hitfilm Express, VSDC, Lightworks, Shotcut, and Davinci Resolve (free version).
Today I learned what video editors do, the difference between a freelancer and a staff video editor, the types of content that video editors work on, average wages/income, and the cost of becoming a video editor.
I also started learning how to get started with video editing. I learnd the rules of editing and some common cuts (such as J and L).
Today I watched multiple videos on option trading strategies. These included: trading with trends, the long call strategy, selling options, covered call writing, bull call spread strategy, and the call ratio backspread strategy.
Today I learned about the differences and relations between options and stocks. I also learned about the terminology of options along with risk metrics such as Greeks, which are important for building your trading strategies. I learned about buying and selling options, how to pick a good option to trade, and how to be a successful options trader.
Forex is a combination of the words foreign exchange and is used for trading money between foreign currencies. The aim of converting your funds to currencies with the most substantial increases in value relative to other currencies as a means to increase monetary value. I also learned advanced strategies for making money on Forex as well as what to avoid in order to not lose money.
I also learned about REITs, which are also known as Real Estate Investment Trusts, which are trusts whose portfolios investors can invest in by buying shares of the company's portfolio. Since they are publicly traded, they can be purchased similarly to stock on stock exchanges. The reason for this is that by investing in a REIT, you are investing in a company that manages and purchases real estate. You, in turn, as an investor will be paid through dividends.
Today I learned the main differences between trading cryptocurrencies vs. stocks. I also learned where you can buy and trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. I learned that each sale of cryptocurrency is transactional that each transaction gets recorded in the blockchain, and there is a small fee paid to the "miners" who handle this, which is what miner transaction fees are. I also learned the risks of trading crypto, and the taxes involved.
I also started learning about Forex trading, which is trading currencies, as well as a few tips and tricks while using Forex.
Today I learned the basics of blockchain. I learned that cryptocurrency is fueled by blockchain technology and how both brought along an important digital innovation- smart contracts.
I also learned about ICO - an initial coin offering or initial currency offering and how it is a type of funding model that companies use based on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. It is a form of crowdfunding where it is sold in the form of "tokens" (coins) in exchange for financial investment. The tokens are promoted as future functional units of currency if and when the ICO funding goal is met. I also learned how companies typically utilize an ICO as a source of operational capital, very similar to going public and having their stocks traded, except that an ICO is unregulated.
Today I learned about obtaining funding for your new startup and how most businesses need an initial investment to be able to reach the break-even point.
I also learned that an executive summary is the abridged form of a business plan. I learned this as well as the components of an executive summary which include the business name and contact info, the elevator pitch, the business model and financials, the customer and market, the team and co-founders, as well as the risks and uncertainties.
I also learned about the importance of branding and how to make a good slogan logo and website. I also learned about company mission statements and what to look out for when hiring a logo/branding designer.
Today I learned about profit models and revenue streams. I learned that there are many profit models to explore and that a business should incorporate several revenue models as a contingency and how it is essential to know where your break-even point is - how many sales or how much revenue do you need to achieve in order to be earning more than you are spending.
I also learned about how every business should have a target exit strategy (which is a plan of how the company could reach its end).
I also learned about business entity formalities, such as sole-proprietors, corporations, and partnerships. I was also told about Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) and their significance to corporations.
Today I learned about entrepreneurial ventures as well as crucial skills that make for a successful entrepreneur. I also learned that entrepreneurship is unique because the hard skills associated with different businesses vary.
I watched a video featuring Andrew Ethan Zeng who holds a corporate job while also managing time to work on his various side hustles. I also watched a video of how CEO Elliot Daigneault spends a typical day in the office.
I also learned how Social Media can be a large factor in success. Vanessa Lau demonstrated how she uses these platforms to help grow her target market for her online ventures.
I began a crash course on entrepreneurship by listening to people such as experts from MIT, Elon Musk, and others. I then transitioned to learning about leadership skills. I learned about great leaders' attributes and how to become an exceptional leader. I also learned how to confidently make a public presentation, speak prolifically in front of an audience, and engage listeners. My favorite video was the one by Patrick Winston, which was very engaging, informative, and hilarious.
Today I learned about time management and planning. I also learned the importance of physical and mental health as well as stress control and not letting other people control you or tell you how to live your life.
Today I learned about networking and making strategic contacts, and how to build an influential network of powerful contacts. I also learned how o network online and the best places to make connections.
I also started learning about how minimizing spending is beneficial. Paying less (through negotiating) and purchasing less (by saving more of your income) can lead to major economic gains in the long term.
Today I learned parts of the hiring process, such as negotiating salary (earning as much money as possible and how to gain an advantage from cut-throat notation tactics used by recruiters). I also learned how to stand out from other candidates.
I also learned important aspects of working a remote job. I learned about the onboarding process, remote team collaboration, communication, and productivity.
Today I learned the basics as well as some tricks around getting hired for jobs.
Today I learned the basics around using stocks to make money.
Today I learned how to make an app and how it could be used to make money, as well as learned some risks and benefits of trying such a business venture.
Today I learned about selling stock photographs, video, and audio. The photographer or author of a stock photo or video makes it available for licensing, usually via a stock photo/video website. Then people pay a fee to get the right to use the media in their projects. If you are skilled with a camera, you can sell your photos and profit from them.
Today I learned about how photography can be used to make a living. I also learned a little bit about digital goods (an example being photography).
Today I learned about digital goods - products that are not physical (cannot be felt/touched) but something you get arrives over the internet (such as through email or downloading it off of a website). I also started learning about selling digital goods online.
I learned how to utilize Instagram in order to make money. For example, you can buy accounts cheap and sell them for higher or sell shoutouts/advertisements for a continuous money flow. I also learned how to use Instagram Insights in order to see which techniques are working to help expand your audience as you use Instagram to advertise. I also learned how to keep the viewers engaged and the best way to get an associate link to larger brands.