SPECIAL EDITION 🌈 DAY 3: CRAFTING YOUR BRAND AND SERVICES 🌈

06 September 2023

Special Edition since yesterday’s version was incomplete due to the unexpected Stage 6 loadshedding. We’ve added more resources and job opportunities from SpaceX - can you believe it 🚀. Hope you enjoy this complete publication!

 🌟Hey there, future tech Gurus and Entrepreneurs of the "Be Intentional and Purposeful Today" Newsletter! 🌟

We welcome our new Subscribers to this amazing digital-age online community!🚀 

Your DIGITAL SUCCESS STORY starts right HERE! 📜

Let’s GO DIGITAL, Let’s GO GLOBAL! 📱🚀

^{Here’s what we have in store for you today, DAY 3: CRAFTING YOUR BRAND AND SERVICES.}

🚀 Crafting Your Distinctive Path in the Virtual Assistant Universe! 🚀

🌟 Welcome to Day 3 of our exhilarating voyage into the virtual assistant realm!

🌐 Today, we're diving even deeper into the art of self-discovery, brand creation and service definition.

By the end of this session, you'll possess a toolkit that not only sets you apart but propels you to success in the dynamic virtual marketplace.

🌈 DAY 3: CRAFTING YOUR BRAND AND SERVICES 🌈

Are you ready to unveil your unique brilliance and captivate the virtual world?

Buckle up as we journey into the heart of personal branding and service definition! 🚀

💡 Unlocking Your Unique Superpowers 

In this vast digital universe, your strengths and passions are your superpowers! 🌟🦸 

Take a moment for introspection.

What are you exceptionally good at?

What makes you come alive?

Your mission is to unearth your unique talents and attributes because that's what sets you apart.

🔍 Defining Your Niche 

Think of the virtual assistance landscape as a constellation 🌌 of opportunities.

To shine the brightest, you need to find your niche.

Your niche is where your skills align with the world's needs.

Whether it's social media management, content creation or data analysis, identifying your niche is key to success.

📜 Crafting Your Signature Services 

Imagine a virtual menu 🍽️ of services that clients can't resist.

Define the services you excel at and love doing.

It's about finding the intersection between your skills, passions and what the market demands.

This is how you create a service menu that's both profitable and fulfilling.

📣 Showcasing Your Expertise 

Picture your online presence as a dazzling stage 🌠 where your expertise takes the spotlight.

Building a professional online portfolio is crucial.

Share your achievements, projects and client testimonials.

Your portfolio should speak volumes about your skills, dedication and reliability.

🌐 Your Mission: Be Unapologetically You 

Your mission should be clear: embrace your uniqueness and start crafting your personal brand as a virtual assistant. 🌐✨ 

Your brand is the essence of who you are, what you offer and the value you bring to clients.

It's your chance to stand out in a crowded digital marketplace.

Stay tuned for Day 4, where we'll unveil the secrets of securing clients and nailing your pitches.

Until then, unleash your inner tech genius and remember: your journey to virtual greatness is underway!

With electrifying enthusiasm, the “Be Intentional and Purposeful Today” Newsletter serves as Your Navigator through the Digital Frontier 🚀

SEE BELOW DIGITAL RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES CURATED JUST FOR YOU.

Remember the time is NOW! Stay Purposeful, Remain Intentional TODAY!

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1. Interesting Articles to Read by Remote Work Authority

Bosses Beware: Loud Laborers Not as Productive as They Seem

You’ve heard the latest buzzwords: quiet quitting, loud quitting, lazy girl jobs, and loud laborers. While having a loud laborer on your team doesn’t necessarily sound like a bad thing, they tend to be less productive than their coworkers and lower company morale.

Coined by André Spicer, a loud laborer is an employee who openly brags about their work and achievements despite the fact that they’re doing little to nothing. They may be doing the bare minimum required of their role but talking about it so loudly and often that the bosses give them praise and recognition.

Read Our Full Story

The Productivity Problem With Remote Work

Long after many employers wanted to limit or end remote work, a nagging statistic made them reconsider. Studies showed that remote work was at least 13% more productive than in-office work. Now, new research from Stanford University shows that despite the advantages to employers and workers of allowing people to work from home or another location, activity drops by 10% or more when people are out of the office full-time.

As reported in Forbes, the report found that while remote workers believed their productivity at home was 7% higher than working from the office, the evidence shows a 10 to 20% productivity drop.

Read Our Full Story

8 WFH Energy-Boosting Tips That Don’t Involve Coffee

Does knowing that our bed is just a few steps away make us more tired while working from home? In the office, you have no choice but to suck it up and stay awake, but at home, when no one is watching, it’s a bit more difficult.

Mid-day sleepiness gets the best of us. Instead of giving in to a third cup of coffee or laying down for a nap, you can eat, drink, or move your body back into action. By slightly adjusting your daily routine, you’ll have more energy, a better-functioning brain, and increased productiveness.

Read Our Full Story

5 Considerations For Digital Nomads With Children

The stereotypical digital nomad is a person with no ties to keep them at home. Often single and unattached with a flexible job, digital nomads typically pick places that are affordable and appealing to them and go off to work there remotely for a few years. Statistically, they then return home. What about digital nomads who are married, perhaps with children? Can the digital nomad life work for those with families?

The short answer is "yes." Sharing experiences in a foreign country with a significant other can build memories that will last a lifetime. Exposing kids to different cultures broadens their horizons. As long as you obtain housing with enough room to accommodate the kids and provide home office space for yourself (and a spouse if they will be working), you are good to go.

​Read Our Full Story

2. Opportunities and Resources by MUO Daily

20 Sites That Are Goldmines for Free Practice Data
Looking for free data to practice your data analytics skills? Here are some of the top websites to check out.

15 Instagram Features You'll Wish You Knew Sooner
If you're looking to do more with Instagram, these handy tips and tricks will help you discover more things to do on Instagram.

10 Must-Try Starter Projects Every New Programmer Should Try
Want to learn programming but don't know where to start? These beginner programming projects and tutorials will start you off.

Pocket-Sized 3DMakerpro Seal Easily Renders 3D Scans for You
The 3DMakerpro Seal represents the cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. With its professional-grade accuracy and design, combined with its user-friendly features and advanced software system, it's the perfect tool to bring your 3D ideas and designs to life.

ChatGPT Mastery: 7 Strategies for Unbeatable Results

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3. AI Content by NFX

• The Next Era of Gaming and AI. Why we’re (even more) bullish on games.

• Speed x AI. The AI revolution ratcheted up the speed bar for startups. You think you’re moving fast enough. You’re not.

• AI Leapfrogging: How AI Will Transform “Lagging” Industries. Leapfrogging isn’t common across the history of technology, but when it happens, it’s seismic. And the conditions for AI to leapfrog traditional SaaS are especially clear in many “lagging” industries right now.

• The AI Startup Litmus Test. If you took out references to AI in your pitch deck, is this still a good business? AI may be vital to how you are solving a problem or scaling your solution, but for this test, treat it as a black box. If you are building a product that users love and you are defensible in something other than your AI, congratulations. (And come talk to us).

• The AI Hot 75. The generative AI groundswell is disproportionately fueled by a dense network of exceptional, early-stage companies.

• The 3 Waves of AI in Bio. Once you understand these three waves, you’ll be able to see how they all fit together to create the next massive wave of techbio companies (and what traps founders and investors need to avoid along the way).

• AI is Reinventing the Legal Industry. Legal Tech has not been the best sector for founders to spend time in over the last 20 years. But Legal x AI is different, and software in the legal sector has taken off.

• The 3-Person Unicorn Startup. Founders in the era of AI will be able to do a lot more with a lot less. Here's what that could look like.

4. M-Pesa’s foray into Ethiopia marks the start of a mobile money showdown

As Safaricom introduces M-Pesa in Ethiopia, aiming to replicate its immense success in Kenya, a battle with the existing market leader is imminent.

Read the full story

5. How to make 100 posts in 1 minute

The trick is to combine ChatGPT with Canva. Use ChatGPT to generate the text for the images, and Canvas bulk creation tool to create the images.

It's surprisingly easy to make this type of content. In our full article, we walk you through a simple 4-step process to make hundreds of social media posts in minutes using ChatGPT and Canva.

Learn How to Make 100 Social Media Posts in 1 Minute

6. Four free AI courses to kickstart your new AI career by WGMI Media

   1. Google's Introduction to Generative AI Learning: Google’s free course on generative AI provides an overview of generative AI concepts, from the fundamentals of large language models to responsible AI principles.

   2. LinkedIn's Career Essentials in Generative AI: Discover the skills needed to apply generative AI in your career with LinkedIn’s free AI course.

   3. Vanderbilt's Prompt Engineering Course for ChatGPT: This AI course reveals amazing examples of how you can use AI tools to be more productive day to day, and give you insight into how they work.

   4. Free AI Crash Course: A quick, comprehensive online course designed to help you get started with the most innovative AI tools of our time: ChatGPT, Midjourney, Google Bard, and Dall-E.

   If you're serious about taking advantage of this opportunity, we share 4 additional free courses on our website. These include free AI courses and resources from Harvard, Microsoft, IBM and Stanford.

   8 Best Free AI Courses to Kickstart Your AI Career

7. Five incredible tools to build your side hustle

   Subscribe to the Newsletter - Beyond9to5 to access tools for building your side hustle.

   Click here to subscribe: https://beyond9to5.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=1J8mjtJInD

8. Tired of answering repetitive emails? It’s time you delegated it to AI

   We’ve all been there. You sit down to tackle your inbox and before you know it, you’ve spent all day responding to one email after another.
   
   It’s time to fix that. Hypertype helps you tame the chaos of managing your inbox by drafting personalized and detailed responses in seconds. And this isn’t a boilerplate ChatGPT copy - Hypertype syncs with your inbox and other data sources to find the exact information to match each email response.
   
   Easy to install. Effortless to use. Stop spending hours in your inbox and start making time for more important things. Try It Now →

9. Here are a few ideas to help you get started with MindMeister!

   You have 3 free mind maps at your disposal! You could use these to brainstorm solutions for your quarterly strategy, plan your next company retreat, or even just collect your favorite cat memes.

   Mind maps are fun to create, easy to share and can be turned into beautiful presentations with just a few clicks.

   If you’re not sure how to get started, check out our free training program or browse our public map library for some inspiration!

   Click here: Create my first map

10. 5 AI Tools to Supercharge Your Productivity

    Muse AI: Chat, generate, and design without limits using Generative AI.

    Remodel AI: Reimagine interiors and exteriors effortlessly with AI. Experiment with styles, colors, and materials for your dream home transformation.

     

    Durable: Build a website in 30 seconds with AI. Effortlessly generate compelling copy and incredible images to craft the perfect website.

    Try it now →

     

    Props AI (in beta): Create your own AI backend in minutes. Build complex AI APIs with low code implementation.

     

    AI Analytics: Craft code, generate stunning visualizations, uncover crucial insights, and deliver captivating keynotes.

11. How spas, salons, and fitness studios use Klaviyo. 

    Learn how to create a high-touch, concierge experience that extends beyond brick-and-mortar walls. Read more

12. Remote Job Opportunities by MOOV

    8. Moov is a payments infrastructure platform for financial and non-financial software. To learn more, read our full memo here and check out some open roles below:

       • Principal Software Engineer - US (Remote)

       • Product Manager - Issuing - US (Remote)

         13. Job Opportunities by Checkout.com

       Checkout.com aims to simplify the process of accepting digital payments through an end-to-end solution that handles identity verification, payment processing, risk management, card issuing, and payment routing. To learn more, read our full memo here and check out some open roles below:

       • Data Scientist - London

       • Engineering Manager - Integrated Platforms - London

         14. Job Opportunities by SpaceX

       SpaceX is a space transportation company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. To learn more, read our full refreshed memo here and check out some open roles below:

       • User Terminal Product Manager (Starlink) - Hawthorne

       • Application Software Engineer - Starbase

         15. More Job Opportunities

       Bluesky | SF - Founding Machine Learning Engineer, Founding Software Engineer

       Kindred | Remote - Staff Product Manager, Staff Product Designer

       Pipedream | SF - Frontend Engineer, Full-Stack Software Engineer

       Vesto | NYC - Frontend Engineer, Backend Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer

       OneSchema | SF, Remote - Founding BDR, Senior Software Engineer

       Leland | LA, SLC - Fall Sales Intern

       Stealth Startup, Health Tech | NYC - Founding Designer, Founding Engineer

       16. How to delegate like a Pro. Tips for a Successful Assistant.

       Here's the link to the guide: Click here to download 

       17. Job Opportunities

       • Director of Engineering, Machine Learning at Replicant (Remote)

       • Digital Marketing Manager at Cerity Partners (Remote)

       18. Free e-book on Advanced Guide to AI and ChatGPT 

       Click here to access the free e-book

       19. Four Free Finance Courses by Nicolas Boucher 

       With these free resources, you will save thousands of dollars in certifications and courses.

       His e-mail address: [email protected]e

       Free Finance Course

       Discover the secrets of finance with this comprehensive course.

       Designed to simplify complex concepts, this course covers a wide range of topics, including finance organization, accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, and much more.

       Learn everything that is inside and become more knowledgeable than 90% of finance professionals.

       Free Excel Course

       Excel mastery is essential in today's finance world.

       Unlock the power of this versatile tool with these free Excel resources.

       From basic functions to advanced techniques like Vlookup, shortcuts, financial modeling, and dynamic arrays, this course will make you more proficient than 99% of professionals.

       Free FP&A Course

       Are you interested in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)?

       My curated FP&A course offers 38 lessons that delve into the crucial aspects of this field.

       Covering topics such as financial analysis, budgeting, key performance indicators (KPIs), and financial modeling, this course will elevate your expertise.

       Don't miss this opportunity to excel in FP&A.

       Finance Checklist Cheatsheet

       For a quick reference guide, I’ve compiled a FREE Finance Checklist Cheatsheet.

       This invaluable resource includes nine checklists covering important areas like CFO responsibilities, budgeting, cash management, and more.

       Finance Career Tips

       Discover valuable insights to excel in your finance career.

       Get access to a condensed finance book, 10 CV tips, 20 finance certifications, 5 interview questions, 10 important qualities for finance professionals, cost reduction strategies, tips for transitioning from audit to FP&A, career advice, descriptions of 28 finance jobs, and 8 steps to move to FP&A.

       20. Hindsight Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by NirAndFar
           
           Hindsight bias occurs when something happens and we feel that we "knew it all along". It's the tendency for people to perceive past events as having been more predictable than they were.
           
           An investor might think, "Of course the stock market crashed this year. I knew it would!" despite not having sold out when there was a chance.
           
           But this "creeping determinism" (as it's also been called) isn’t really about the past. It hurts us the most by impacting how we make decisions regarding the future.
           
           Read this article >>

       21. Types of Software Engineers and Their Typically Required Skills by ByteByteGo

       In this overview, we'll explore three key types of Software engineers:

    

    1. Front-End Engineer:
       Specializes in creating user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They focus on ensuring that apps are visually appealing and user-friendly.

    2. Back-End Engineer:
       Works on the server-side of web applications, managing data, business logic, and server infrastructure to ensure functionality, performance, and security.

    3. Full-Stack Engineer:
       A versatile expert who combines the roles of Front-End and Back-End engineers, handling UI design, server-side tasks, databases, APIs, and ensuring seamless application integration. They cover the entire development spectrum from start to finish.

    22. Click here: Mastering the Art of API Design ByteByteGo

    23. Click here: Understanding Database Types ByteByteGo

    24. The Career Hackers Revolution‌ by Career Hackers ‌

        Career hacking is about the relentless pursuit of discovering and doing what makes you come alive.

        To find bootcamps and learn new skills for your career, click here. 

        Click here to find coaches who will help guide you toward your true passions.

        Check out our blog for more resources.

    25. Webinar: Wednesday, 6th September 2023 by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez [email protected]m

        In our quest to grow the knowledge and application of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management, Ricard Vargas and I are hosting two additional events.

         

        This Wednesday 6 September, at 10am US ET / 4pm CET, we are hosting an open and dynamic Ask Me Anything webinar dedicated to your burning questions about the upcoming "AI-Driven Project Management Revolution " masterclass.

         

        You can register for free here.

    26. Reels Training + 101 Prompts for Health and Wellness Pros by Samantha Mabe

        Feeling confused about Instagram Reels? You're in the right place to snag:

        👉 A quick 10 min training video that shows you how to post a Reel

        👉 101 Health & Wellness Focused Prompts & Examples

    Snag it FOR FREE here!

    27. Why your siblings drive you nuts, how to heal a rift, and what birth order really means by The Atlantic, Angela Chen

        Click here: The Grown-Up’s Guide to Overcoming Sibling Rivalry

    28. A message from 80,000 Hours

        Don’t (Just) Follow Your Passion Find a fulfilling career that does good with practical, research-driven advice.

        Click here: Get Your Free 2023 Career Guide

    29. Watch below the 3 Recordings of the inaugural African Academy of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Masterclass 

        Strategies & Opportunities for African Leaders - a AAAI Masterclass presented by Greg Serandos

        
        Building In-house AI Capabilities - a AAAI Masterclass presented by Quinton Jacobs

        
        Predictive Analytics and Data Insights - a AAAI Masterclass presented by Lyndon Munetsi

        More AAAI Masterclasses are scheduled for September and October 2023:

        Masterclass sessions, with AI for Beginners Masterclass will be held on 19 September at 5 p.m. SAST and,

        Human Innovation vs. Machines: Exploring Business Transformation in the AI Era to be held on 3 October at 5pm SAST.

        Invitations to these masterclasses will be shared in this Newsletter “Be Intentional and Purposeful Today.”

    30. How to Move Past an Embarrassing Moment at Work Harvard Business Review Lan Nguyen Chaplin

    31. How to Survive Embarrassment When You’d Rather Crawl Into a Hole. The science of shame, how to find the humor in your humiliation, and useful tips to get through some of life’s most mortifying moments.

        The New York Times Holly Burns

    32. Invitation to a Webinar taking place Today

        5 Google Algorithm & AI Changes Agencies And Brands Need To Know 

        Wed, Sep 6, 2023 · 2:00 PM · Eastern Time (US & Canada)

        To view this webinar, use this link:https://webinars.searchenginejournal.com/search-engine-journal/5-Google-Algorithm-AI-Changes-SEO-Agencies-Need-to-Know?bmid=a5b4d58c9d7d&bmid_type=member 

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