I consult small businesses, artists, entrepreneurs and companies on a regular basis and run a video production company at the same time. What I will share with you in my blogs are some of the most common complaints and issues that I end up figuring out and resolving quickly, effectively and inexpensively.
I hope you are enlightened and entertained!
The Issue: If you are on Facebook or Twitter or any social media platform you have seen someone asking for a donation. YES, we all need support with our careers, projects, bills and unexpected emergencies. In fact, that is one of the main reasons crowd-funding platforms were created. To help others.
The Problem: Too many people are abusing these platforms by simply begging. I use the word begging when folks ask for money without offering something in return.
The TIP: To give is to receive. You've heard it a million times before and the reason is... because it's true. Why do you think Kickstarter is the #1 platform? The perks! Okay, I know you may be thinking well, if I had something to offer I wouldn't be asking for help in the first place. That is not true. If you are a human being you have something to offer. Get creative! Ask what can you do for them? If you are asking for rent money then offer to cut grass or shovel snow for those that give. If you are asking for money to support an unexpected tragedy (yes even then) offer to showcase the names of each donor on the card, obituary or create a special (smart phone) "thank you" video and post it on Facebook. Dramatic yes, but you get my point.
The truth is... if you have the time to create a donation page, then you have time to think of a creative way to give in order for you to receive.
If you simply can not figure out what you have to offer... contact me and we'll figure it out together.
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