The Case For Taking Your Company Public On The Pink Sheets...
What does it take for a company to go public? Is it worth the risk? Is there any reason not to do this too soon in its development even if that means foregoing the traditional IPO route? These are all questions you might have asked yourself when considering taking your company public.
In this blog post, we'll talk about why you should seriously consider going public on the Pink Sheets rather than waiting until the IPO - and what you need in order to make that happen.
5. Write an introduction to an informative and factual blog post titled "How I Narrowed My Career Options".
I've always loved science, but I've never been much of a math person. On top of that, I don't have that much of a natural curiosity when it comes to the world around me. All my life I've been playing catch up. It's why I do so well in school, college and now grad school.
When it comes to figuring out what I want to be when I "grow up" (or even what the hell that means), I'm at a loss. When you realize you can make good money as a translator - or even better money as an engineer - it's hard not to go in that direction ... it is the "safe" route, after all.
6. Post a few tweets to Twitter:
One of these days I'll figure out what I want to be when I grow up... hmm... #findaworkyoulove #careerhelp via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
... but until then, it helps to have a back-up plan. #careerhelp via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
7. Tweet out the following image:
8. Find a company that needs a Product Manager, and reach out to them on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Translating is an easy way to make money. Interacting with people though is hard. If I can make money translating while doing something I love, then why not do that? #careerhelp via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
9. Write an introduction to an informative and factual blog post titled "I'm A Translator Who Doesn't Speak Any Other Language... How I Made $80k As A Translator On The Side By Engaging With Russian Bloggers".
10. Tweet out the following image:
11. Find a company that needs a coder, and reach out to them on Twitter or LinkedIn.
I'm a coder but I don't have any programming experience. I've always daydreamed about making an application for the web, but never had the time to do it. When I saw some of the applications for programming students on Upwork, I knew this was my chance. #careerhelp via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
12. Write an introduction to an informative and factual blog post titled "How I Made A 6 Figure Paycheck In The Programming Field After Studying For Years Alone".
I'm a coder, but I don't have any programming experience. I can handle the initial application coding for you if you're looking for a back-end developer ... or if you want to add custom features to an existing program, I can do that as well. #careerhelp via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
13. Post the following tweet:
"Hire the best programmers you can find, and give them the freedom to decide what they want to do with their time." - @techgrail via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
14. Tweet out the following image:
15. Find a company that needs a graphic designer, and reach out to them on Twitter or LinkedIn.
I've always been fascinated by graphic design, but I haven't had any formal training or even any experience in Photoshop. There's something about making a great looking application that doesn't feel like work - I can see that being an amazing career move. #careerhelp via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
16. This step isn't necessary for every company you're reaching out to. If the opportunity is worth it to you though, reach out to them on Twitter or LinkedIn:
I'm a graphic designer but I don't have any experience in Photoshop. If you're looking for someone who can create custom graphics and make your application stand out, I'm your person.
17. Write an introduction to an informative and factual blog post titled "How I Learned To Design The Best Landing Page Ever For My Company".
18. Tweet out the following image:
19. Find a company that needs a writer, and reach out to them on Twitter or LinkedIn.
I've been writing for years. I love writing, but I don't know anything about blogging. The fact is, a blog needs to be a living thing that is updated every single day with new content in order to succeed. #careerhelp via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
20. Write an introduction to an informative and factual blog post titled "How I Learned To Start A Blog That Made Me $200 Per Month In Passive Income".
I'm a writer who doesn't know anything about blogging but wants to create my own blog that makes money through ads and selling my own services ... in other words, a blog that creates passive income. #careerhelp via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
21. Tweet out the following image:
22. Find a company that needs a web developer, and reach out to them on Twitter or LinkedIn.
There's something about coding that makes me feel like I'm filling in the missing pieces of some epic puzzle (I don't know what it is yet but I think it's important). #careerhelp via @onlinecollegeblog — Mohit Bhandari (@SBhandari22) March 18, 2017
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Conclusion:
I realize some people might not like this approach. "Just be yourself." "Be true to yourself." That's a nice sentiment, but I've tried it and while it has brought me some success, it's not enough to get me where I want to go. Maybe you're the same way. Maybe you're not comfortable sharing your passions online. Well then, maybe this approach isn't for you. But I want more than just a few dollars or even a six-figure paycheck...
I want to be able to make a difference in people's lives and help them improve their own lives through the use of technology and new media. If that sounds like you, then this approach can help.