[nabentre] Self-employment in the sharing economy - blind perspective

[Michael Babcock]

I don’t specialize in graphic (i’m working with blind business owners when it comes to building there brand online with wordpress and social media, especially live video streaming) .
I also help with building email marketing campaigns and Consult/advise on podcasting. (i’m very fond of automation where possible)
I do need graphic work done occasionally, and that is for helping myself and my clients get podcast art for iTunes. Specifications have to be met, and well, you've got to make the images look a bit sleek and sexy for people to take notice of you too. Let me know if you have any other questions.
> On Dec 10, 2015, at 6:48 PM, Phil via nabentre <nabentre at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> What you are thinking is exactly what I am thinking.
> 
> Even if I want to hire a freelancer with a disability today I wouldn't
> be able to connect with one easily.
> 
> Do you specialize in graphic design and image?
> 
> Best,
> Phil
> 
> 
> 
> On 12/10/15, Michael Babcock via nabentre <nabentre at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I use Fiverr for image work (not my best quality).
>> Desk (now i think it’s upward) for hiring a VA
>> Wish there was a site like ODesk for just blind freelancers as i would love
>> to connect with a blind VA (though having a sighted VA as well would have
>> it’s advantages).
>> I think freelancing is a good way for someone to get her or his talents out
>> there to make powerful things happen.
>> best.
>> michael
>>> On Dec 10, 2015, at 11:08 AM, Phil via nabentre <nabentre at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> 
>>> How do you think blind and low vision folks can make some income and
>>> participate in the sharing economy?
>>> 
>>> A recent survey shows the 30% of Americans work as freelancers or do
>>> gigs rather than traditional jobs. 400000 people now drive for Uber.
>>> If you have a spare room or basement you can rent it out through
>>> AirBnB or list it on Craigslist. And of course the blind community was
>>> a pioneer in sharing economy with BookShare and recently Be My Eyes.
>>> 
>>> So, what are your ideas both to participate in the sharing economy as
>>> a seller or provider, and ideas for new sharing platforms and apps for
>>> the blind community?
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Phil
>>> 
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