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Just the Tip: 5 Ways To Find Paid Gigs

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Creative Enabler
Aug 03, 2017
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The first of the month often means bills, and you probably have your mind on your money.

Now's the time to get creative, and get connected with paid gigs and new opportunities.

Here are just a few ways that you can take the reigns right now and raid that money tree:

Join Industry-Specific Facebook Groups Why this works: Facebook groups are great for finding paid opportunities. Example: If you are a makeup artist, consider joining a photography group on Facebook to connect with people who may have gigs. If you are a web developer, consider hopping into an entrepreneurial or freelance group to engage.

Check Out Niche Reddit Channels I love me some Reddit. It's not for everyone, but it definitely encourages a healthy dose of online networking. Subreddits like r/HireAWriter often has paid work announcements, and the r/ArtStore section encourages art sales. r/BeerMoney is exactly that: Small ways to make small increments of money right away. Then there's my favorite, r/indiebiz.

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