Log of what of Casandra Soto has learned at Techie Youth

What I learned was to use hashtags in all social media apps to gain exposure. Twitter allows you to send small messages known as "tweets," and when you gain a lot of followers, brands may contact you so you can advertise for them. Since Pinterest frequently serves as a source of information for so many users getting ready to make a purchase, using it for business is ideal for promoting goods and services. Growing your SnapChat account and gaining a stable fan base can help you make a profit by affiliate marketing, creating filters, and adding snap ads to your story. All in all, I discovered that the majority of social media sites can aid in increasing recognition and generating income.

WeChat has more than a billion monthly users, just behind Facebook’s WhatsApp and Messenger. It includes messaging, payments, booking flights and/or hotels, and more. If you use WeChat, you have to follow the Chinese law and can only talk about certain topics.

What you need to spend on to work video editing

video editing software

External hard drives

Computer/ laptop

Paid templates, stock images, audio clips

Specific gear rentals for edits

Headphones

Adding reels to your content mix is one way to grow your Instagram, and the reels you include should be fun and interesting for your viewers. Work with brand ambassadors so they can share your work. And use the right hashtags to engage with your current audience.

Networking is important because, in the future, you might need help from others. Building a strong connection can help you in the long run. It can help earn you respect and expose opportunities for you.

Today I learned how to use my creativity efficiently while creating a logo for an assignment.

An artist's representation can help by negotiating better contracts and higher pay; scouting potential sponsors or buyers; providing industry contacts; protecting your privacy by acting as a liaison between you and professional contacts; and planning and executing marketing strategies.

Different types of art representatives include art consultants, private art dealers, artist management organizations, and commercial art galleries.

When packaging your artwork, be careful to use some kind of protective covering to keep it from being damaged.

Make sure the social media site you choose for advertising is focused on the market niche you are after. This helps the customer understand what specific art you are creating.

At the beginning of selling art you are going to earn almost no profit. You have to build up your business. If you choose to sell an unlimited amount of the product there are some cons to it. Some galleries will only allow you to sell a certain number of prints produced. Three different printing methods are DIY printing, Using a printing company, and print on demand. DIY printing involves creating your own high-quality prints; professional printers can duplicate your work and offer bulk discounts; and print on demand allows you to upload your ideas and print and deliver each order to the customer.

A business mission statement serves as a framework, giving everyone involved a launching point to build from when establishing the brand. It distinguishes the business from rivals in the eyes of customers without restricting its mission. A mission statement should tell others why the business exists and what makes it different. Three elements to focus on: Value, Inspiration, Plausibility (make it sound reasonably), and Specificity

Today I learned that you can imitate different leadership styles towards your employees. I learned different ways to get paid from your business. And finally, I learned how to plan my own business and acknowledged what I needed to start.

How to check if your business name is available: Do a quick screen search, check with a county clerk to see if your desired name is already on the list of fictitious names, make sure your name is not already a corporation name, and register trademarks.

Your home, car, or money in your personal bank accounts cannot usually be harmed by a lawsuit if you are a corporation employee or owner.

If serious damages were caused by the work of your sole proprietorship, all of your personal assets are at risk.

How to pick your target market

• Pick your passion so you have some experience
• Pick a certain audience and run with it
• Have one audience per marketing channel (if you have a blog)

Value: Value is the core of any business, and it directs all future decisions, innovations, and customers that get targeted.

A value proposition, according to what I've learned, is a phrase or paragraph that briefly describes the purpose of your product, service, or enterprise as well as the target market it serves.

You can conduct surveys, focus groups, one-on-one interviews, or other methods to identify your target market.

Have a large selection of affordable, high-quality products to attract more customers, or enhance your customer service.

• For a business to succeed, the products/services offered must either solve a problem or provide happiness to the customers.
• Business failing is something to expect throughout the career as an entrepreneur.
• Set realistic goals that involves with the costumers.

Skills to know to build your business as a entrepreneur

• Communication, teamwork, and adaptability are soft skills.
• Hard Skills: Construct skills that are specific to your job and required for you to do work (ex. cooking and coding).

To be an entrepreneur, you must be able to communicate, deal with sales, focus, learn quickly, and have successful strategies.

• Over 100 million businesses are launched each year.

How to never panic as a leader

• Stay focus at the task at hand
• Do not show fear to look like a strong leader so it does not cause a chain reaction

3 time management skills

1. Organization

2. Prioritization

3. Goal-setting

Use time productivity.

Make sure your career choice is both lucrative and something you enjoy doing.

Keeping a schedule can help manage your time efficiently and will make sure you are completing your tasks.

Steps to create a schedule

1. Obtain a calendar or planner (have everything in one planner).

2. Organize your tasks by color coding.

3. Prioritize your tasks by asking yourself which task is due earliest.

4. Mark your prioritized task from A-C (most important to task to do later)

5. Schedule a time for each task

6. Overestimate how long each task will take

7. So that you can see that you have more time for other tasks, leave some space in your schedule.

Steps to keeping to the schedule

1. Frequently check your planner

2. Complete your tasks in order of priority

3. Adjust your schedule as needed

4. Reward yourself once you completed your tasks

5. Pre plan for the next day

Networking

The network plays an important role. It helps you gain more contacts, build relationships, expand your reputation, earn respect, and find jobs more easily. A few places to network are professional meetings, cultural events, job fairs, and volunteer opportunities. To network, make sure to be genuine and helpful to make meaningful connections. Engage with people frequently to avoid giving them the impression that you are only contacting them for business or favors. Don't disregard people because of their social standing.

How to manage conflict

• Watch how you tone chats and emails
• Ask questions to understand
• Do not make assumptions
• Create a healthy environment so it can be easier to communicate with your team

Tips

• Have visible work to show your boss
• Share your work with stakeholders
• Be clear about your professional goals
• Track accomplishments
• Improve workflow
• Be able to work independently

How to bring culture into your remote team

• To build trust do not micromanage your teammates
• To build transparency provide access and update on your project to your teammates
• To build openness ask for help
• Plan activities for you and your team

Onboarding Process

• First you will receive an introduction from an HR administrator discussing new hire paperwork, company policy documents, expectations, and familiarize you with the process
• Next is background checks (criminal reports, education and employment verifications, credit check, and motor vehicle report.
• Finally once the rest are complete the start date is set and the manager will help with office introductions, training tools, goals, and meeting with IT and HR.

Remote Team collaboration

• Create connections
• Set intentional communication (virtual coffee break or eating lunch together0
• When writing to someone and deciding to write a joke consider adding emojis or clarifying you are joking so they do not take it personally
• When texting a co worker if you are confused do not be afraid to start a video call
• Don’t only talk about business
• Try to meet in real life

Productivity

• Take breaks
• Follow a schedule
• Have a to-do list
• Get rid of any distractions

• Remote jobs give people a better chance at improving health by exercising in the morning instead of getting ready for work and commuting.
  • To avoid isolation you can go to a coffee shop or a co working space and work there.
  • At home, make sure you have a quiet and private room to avoid distractions and a comfortable environment.
  • The supplies you need are a strong internet connection, a computer, phone, monitor (optional), dedicated keyboard and mouse (optional), headphones, pens, notebooks, a good desk, and a comfortable chair.
  • If you want to be mobile, make sure you have portable gear for work.

Tips to ask once you’re a remote worker

• Ask your boss about onboarding.
• Ask about the companies’ remote policies and/or guidelines.
• Ask about scheduled meetings.
• Ask about the best way to communicate.
• Ask for a buddy.

How to set expectations with your boss

• Ask what form of communication they prefer.
• Ask how to make contact with urgent issues.
• Ask about office hours, meetings, performance milestones, and feedback.
• Engaged in frequent check-ins

Building bonds with colleagues

• Ask how they spend their time outside of work.
• Talk to them one-on-one for about an hour (doesn’t have to be formal).

Tips to set clear goals

• Determine stakeholders
• Determine team members’ expectations
• Determine how to stay on track toward your objectives.

Tips to avoid distractions

• Set boundaries with the people you live
• If you are working in a public place bring noise-canceling headphones

Tips for health and wellness as a remote worker

• Have a schedule so you won't over or underwork
• Boundaries with colleagues
• Make sure to take small breaks
• Exercise
• Buy fresh produce for a healthy lunch

Communication tools

• Instant messenger, phone, video calls, and screen sharing
• Know how and when to use these tools.

The main things I learned when searching for a remote job are the remote job market, the companies hiring, common job titles, common scams, tips for your resume, and what to search for. The job titles that may allow you to work from home are computer and IT, medical and health, sales, customer service, education and learning, HR and recruiting, accounting, and finance. Dell, Hilton, and CVS When searching for remote jobs, there are going to be plenty of scams. The main ones to look out for are the ones that offer you a job immediately with no interview or any type of contact, ask you to transfer money, ask for personal information really early, and the ones that have copycat websites. Health, are three of the few companies that are hiring for most of these positions. When searching for remote jobs, there are going to be plenty of scams. The main ones to look out for are the ones that offer you a job immediately with no interview or any type of contact, ask you to transfer money, ask for personal information really early, and the ones that have copycat websites. To prevent getting scammed, in your search bar, you can type in the company or job title with the word "scam" and do your research.

On your resume, make sure to highlight any remote experience you have and any major skills you have. Some skills can be verbal and physical communication; comfort with technology; time management; and the ability to focus. Some tips I learned to do well in an interview are to do practice interviews; be engaged; friendly; arrive with questions; do your research about the job you are applying for; bring a notebook and pen to take notes; bring copies of your resume and/or bring pieces of work you completed; send a thank you note after the interview; and finally, wear formal clothing. What not to do in an interview is ask about the salary, make the salary personal, have not used the product or service, ask what the company does, say you need the job, play hard to get, not talk bad about previous employers, say you're good at everything, and that you have no questions.