The professional landscape has changed since 2020 and globally people have come to rely on themselves more and more to earn a living. I, too, have had a series of unfortunate events derail my steady professional progress. While I remain grateful for the ability and opportunity to work, being a freelance Virtual Assistant is not my most ambitious pursuit.
So, gathering all I possess – my work experience across different industries and my creative gifts I seldom use professionally – forging it with the incredible network of people around me (creators, craftsman, professionals) I saw the magnificent hub it could become!
I’ve tried for over a year to bring this idea to life with whatever funds I could set aside, but my income barely covers the expenses to care for myself and my two teenage boys. My abilities are better spent in the cultivation of my long-term goal with this business and my vision for the future. Much more than continued labour at a vocation where I’ve reached the ceiling long ago.
On a more personal level, I want to invest my skills and energy in work that not only benefits me and my family, but has the potential to bring change on a community level – and beyond that. I see this concept growing to the point where people could learn and master skills and liberate themselves and their families from financial hardships. Though this may be much farther in the future, it is absolutely the goal. I long to create and be a part of something that means more than just a bottom line, and be part of a collective that share the same vision – that we are always stronger together.
I hope to embark on a journey far greater than just my personal interests. I have faith that this is the first very important step! After attempting certain start-up aspects myself (trying to keep costs as low as possible), I decided that a professional approach is best – the integrity of the brand should be impeccable, right from the beginning.
Mitigating risk is paramount and scalable operations can ensure survival during challenging economic times. As such, I intend on building it over time, using the revenue the business generates to expand. Some upfront costs are necessary though, which brings me to posting this request.
Herewith a breakdown of tasks I’d have to complete prior to launch:
- Company Registration
- Tax Registration and consultation with a Tax Practitioner
- Domain Name Registration
- Website Design and Development (including hosting)
- Branding
- Social Media Campaign for the Launch
- Office and Operating Equipment
The website will be the heart of the business, initiating the brand by creating content aimed at the target market and drop shipping some choice brands and designed print-on-demand items. Once a solid online presence is established, a comprehensive business plan will be curated for expansion.
I need $5,500 to seed this dream. Any contribution towards this amount will be deeply appreciated – and any amount received will go toward the items on the list above, even if they are completed one at a time.
Thank you very much for your kind consideration!
My PayPal: https://paypal.me/seedforadream