24 OCTOBER 2024

🚀 Ahoy! Digital Economy Creators 🌐

Welcome to our new subscribers. 🚀

Your DIGITAL SUCCESS STORY starts right HERE! 📜

GOING DIGITAL 📱, GOING GLOBAL! 🌐🚀

Here’s what we have in store today for you: 🌈"YOUTH NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL ECONOMY”🌈

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🌈"YOUTH NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL ECONOMY”🌈

If you’re still relying solely on traditional income sources, you’re missing out on massive opportunities in the digital economy.

Youth unemployment in South Africa and across the continent remains a huge challenge.

Many young people are struggling to find stable work or meaningful income sources.

However, while the traditional job market shrinks, the digital economy expands, offering countless opportunities for anyone willing to tap in.

The problem is that most people are unsure where to start or how to position themselves in this fast-paced, ever-changing landscape.

Here’s why you should listen to this: Whether you want to freelance, build an online business or secure remote work, there are accessible, scalable ways to begin—right now.

The digital economy doesn’t require the usual certificates or credentials; it’s all about skills, determination and leveraging the right platforms.

With so many tools and resources at your disposal, it’s time to stop hesitating and take control of your financial future.

Now, let’s talk about how you can start navigating the digital economy today.

• E-commerce: Start selling products online, whether physical goods through platforms like Shopify or digital products like eBooks.

• Content Creation: Build an audience and monetize your presence through YouTube, TikTok or a blog.

• Leverage Social Media: Platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram are not just for socializing—they’re where you can market your skills, network and find clients or employers.

• Freelance on Global Platforms: Websites like Fiverr and Upwork allow you to sell your services to clients worldwide, opening up new revenue streams.

• Learn and Earn: Use free or affordable platforms like YouTube or Udemy to upgrade your skills while you work on your online career.

• Build an Online Presence: Having a simple website or portfolio can make all the difference in how potential clients or employers view your credibility.

The digital economy is vast and waiting for you.

It’s time to make your move and start taking advantage of all it has to offer!

Today is the day to be intentional about your future.

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2. DAZE, A CREATIVE, AI-POWERED MESSAGING APP FOR GEN Z, IS BLOWING UP PRELAUNCH by TechCrunch

   A new messaging app backed by a16z and Maveron has a 156,000-long waitlist ahead of its Nov. 4 launch after going viral on social media. It’s positioning itself as a next-generation alternative to iMessage and WhatsApp (as well as, presumably, Snapchat, which is the defacto chat app among Gen Alpha). It genuinely looks very fun, especially if you’re 14.

   THEY’RE HUGE ON TIKTOK. IS THAT ENOUGH TO MAKE IT AS A DJ? by the rollingstone
   Influencers like Xandra Pohl and Tinx are leveraging their social media fame into burgeoning DJ careers. The it-girl-to-DJ pipeline is, of course, nothing new — in the 2010s, Alexa Chung and Paris Hilton could frequently be found behind the decks in clubs — but as the creator landscape becomes increasingly crowded, DJing has become a way to “interact with their devoted followers, monetize, and expand their reach beyond the often unstable world of social media.”

3. A R3 MILLION PITCHING COMPETITION by Startup Grind

   APPLY NOW

   Time is running out to apply for the upcoming pitch battles in collaboration with Old Mutual SMEgo which will see entrepreneurs get on the big stage to pitch for R3 Million in funding.

   This is your chance. Click here to Apply now.

   Eligibility Criteria:

   • 51% Black-owned

   • ZAR 500,000 to ZAR50 million annual turnover

   • Minimum 6 months trading history

   • Operating in ICT/Financial Services industries

   • Subscribed to the R299 Premium Plus Plan (You can only apply from your SMEgo account)

     Remember, if you are already an SMEgo subscriber, just log into your account and apply. The application deadline is 31 October.

     If you are having any challenges or comments, please email [email protected]

     Good luck with your application

4. DESIGN A 3D VIDEO GAME IN THE UNREAL ENGINE 

   It’s like The Sims, but better! Build your 3D character and their world. Filmmaker Lucas Ridley shows you how to use Unreal Engine to create your own film or video game…and the only limit is your imagination!

   

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5. ON E-COMMERCE by Shopify

   Examples of new and innovative products you can sell.

   Why your next great idea might be something you need.

   A founder’s advice on filling a market gap.

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7. PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW

   Harvard Business Review interview advice
   Tons of good advice in this article worth digging into. Most importantly: research the company and the role, construct good stories about yourself and your experience, and practice telling those stories.

   Further, treat the interview like a conversation, intentionally prepare your space for a virtual interview, and — my favorite — if the interview is going poorly, don’t panic. Thanks for that tip! (Harvard Business Review)

8. HOW REMOTE MANAGERS CAN COMBAT EMPLOYEE LONELINESS

   While remote work can contribute to employee loneliness, remote and hybrid work aren’t going away anytime soon, and there are steps leaders can take other than enforcing a return to office that can help counter feelings of isolation:

   Establish Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to build community and help employees get to know each other on a more personal level.

   Foster casual conversations, both in structured and unstructured environments. For example, creating Slack or Teams channels for people based in the same city or with similar interests can be a great way to help people connect.

   Be flexible when offering opportunities to connect. Remember that in these hybrid and remote environments, it will take more flexibility to bring people together. But since work is often a big part of people’s social lives, it’s especially important to create these opportunities for your employees.

   As anyone can guess, better employee health — physical and mental — is not only better for the employee but better for their colleagues’ health and the company’s bottom line. The best policies are a true win-win-win. (Fast Company)

9. ON E-COMMERCE by Seller Bites

   From a humble brand to a billion-dollar enterprise 

   Drive Amazon sales through TikTok 

   The Power of people in ecommerce 

   UGC dos and don’ts 

10. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

    The Scorpio Nail Ideas From TikTok Are Bold
    & Beautiful Scorpios, this is for you!

    

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The time is NOW! Stay PURPOSEFUL & Remain INTENTIONAL By Taking ACTION TODAY!

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Until next time!