ITT we discuss business strategy and help other anons escape wage slavery, build a business that subverts capitalism from within, and become ethical petty booj with a lefty perspective in mind.
This is for serious discussion only, keep focused on the topic and don't derail the thread.
320 posts and 30 image replies omitted.>>30897I've used them, and they're exactly what you expect.
Honestly? They're not going to be a "living" unless you manage to leverage them into social media/audience.
So if you're thinking about it, just do it for the experience and be proactive. Create a portfolio and reach out to people you want to make stuff for, give them a freebie/gift.
And minmax your price, like $300+ for good work you create, and like $13 for cranked shit your just AI or copy. 30% payment upfront
always to filter out the scammers.
You want fewer but better customers/clients that you can, in the long term, pivot or leverage into getting off those sites.
>>30897The only way I can think of making fiverr profitable is just finding some free programs online to do a task for you in like a minute or under and then listing it as a service on fiverr.
Like just saying you'll edit their photos and bulk feeding them into a photoshop preset or something.
>>30899Thank you anon. I'm gonna give them a try. I'm just looking to make some money on the side, as I live in a third world country with high inflation and can barely make it to the end of the month. Turning it into a full time job would be a long term goal but I don't know if it's plausible.
>>30906Yeah, that would be interesting.
>>30911Remember, if you're going to do business you've got to think like a
real capitalist i.e. Don't believe the bullshit they say
is business', look behind it as any good commie should.
gl anon :D
>>30897Yes I work on Fiverr. Make around $1-3000 a month.
I do mainly copy editing. The admin fees are insane (20%) and they even garnish your tips too. Very difficult to organise against it, because at the end of the day it's all about your position in the stack so if you get thrown off and have to start again, your rating and position starts again too, which means starting with low prices and having to work your way up.
Fiverr, you set up your "stall" and let clients come to you. Upwork is the reverse, clients put up a job and you and a hundred others swarm with offers. You can get work on upwork, but it's a demoralising after sending so many offers and getting nothing. Both are very alienating platforms on the whole though, but it does allow me flexibility and work from home.
As the other anon said, It's imperative to get your clients off the platform, but you've got to be sneaky about this. Posting in the chat box, "hey give me your email so you pay me direct" will get you thrown off the platform, but "can we have a quick chat on zoom to go over your order" and then during that chat, if you have a good relationship, let them know that it'll be better for both of you if you can pay direct.
Also, when you do get a regular client, you can charge them MORE for each order. If they like you, then you're taking out the hassle of them having to search for a worker each time they have a job. So, I would think of first orders like an introductory offer and then raise the price after, when they start asking for custom orders etc. This works better with serious business people than individuals.
>>32229probably 20 or so. although I'm kinda always "on call" to answer requests from people
>>32231It's more of a general sense. The thing about fiverr is that you have people looking for high quality work for the lowest possible price. Like I said, if you're a business finding the right people is a task in and of itself. Individuals want a cheap job in and out. Businesses want that too, but if they want repeat orders will realise the value of paying more for the right person.
Droppin a hot money minting cash cow- a lot of you anons with spare time on your hands can make bank by being a chad leftypol litigator troll.
A lot of companies will just settle for half or so whatever you sue them for in small claims. Its barely 200 or less to file and you can sue up to 4 times a year. If you sue 4 times for 10k each, you can have more savings than the average burger in a year. Some companies have arbitration/mediation clauses which are different from regular court (they are even easier).
All you have to do is gather or drum up 'evidence' which is basically just gathering all documents related to a transaction. For example if you're renting a place, plant some evidence of pests or other hazards and sue them for it after you get evidence the landlord did nothing. To be truly based sue your landlords, airBnB, banks, Google, any enemy of the left etc. For example I intend to arbitrate with aBnB for 10k after they didnt return some of my money.
If you wanna be a real chad, self study law and sue them in actual civil court and self represent for yourself to save money. They will shit themselves because hiring a lawyer costs a shit ton and will be eager to settle.
To get started go on your local courts websites and see what documents are available to file. Then file the motions, affadavits or whatever to build a case and sue the shit out of some capitalists. Report back here when you win.
If you win a judgment, freeze their bank accounts to collect whats owed to you.
If I ever end up broke, my plan is to do this full time.
>>33184r u 4 real?
Maybe you could get more stable employment by being a life coach or listen to your clients. You could also make them suck your dick for cash y'know. You can only suck so many dicks.
Also know your worth. You're probably undercharging.
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>>39421sounds cute, post baked goods :D
>>39421I remember reading this comment a couple weeks ago and being filled with unease.
And then I got laid off.
>>32216>but "can we have a quick chat on zoom to go over your order" and then during that chat, if you have a good relationship, let them know that it'll be better for both of you if you can pay direct. Yep done this myself. Actually everything you say tracks with my experience too. Clients who I have managed to take off the platform are usually happy to pay a little more, and it's a lot less alienating when at least I can build up a relationship with them over time.
I do copywriting too, but struggle to get regular work, despite getting good reviews. At the moment, I'm barely getting an order a month. May I ask you for any tips on getting more work there?
>>45638(me)
Had a horrible order today gonna vent here
>can you do an order for me in 3 hours>about to go out, but say sure..>do the order in an hour>deliver and head out>buzz…can you answer my questions>answer questions as I'm wandering round the mall looking for dinner>Buzz need another revision (I specifically put zero revisions)>sure here you go>next day>I need another revision>Ok but it's $10>Buyer now attempting to cancel and take my moneythe kicker? Dude is a left wing artist who makes anti-capitalist sculptures
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