How to Make Money With Your Smartphone
Upgrading to a smartphone can open up many new opportunities to make money.
Whether you have a farm, a duka, or a small business – your smartphone can become a powerful money-making tool.
We asked members of our MESH community for cool ways they’ve used their smartphones to boost their business, sell more products, and make more money. Keep reading to see their answer.
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Use Your Smartphone Camera for Business.
Ukitumia camera ya simu yako, unaeza promote biz yako through taking good photos and videos. Haijalishi unauza nini, either stuff za shamba manguo au electronics zote unaez amarket using your phone.
Here’s what to do:
● Take Clear Photos and Videos: Make sure pics zako ni bright and clear. Good lighting ni essential.
● Show Your Products:Ukipiga picha za products zako make sure unaonyeshana all angles, all the good details za product yako ndio msee ajue vile inakaa before amake the purchase decision.
● Edit Your Photos: Now that ukona picha safi safi, unaeza zi-enhance kiasi by editing using apps kama Canva ku-add text na elements kwa pics zako, hii inafanya pics zako zikae fiti.
● Produce for Smartphones: Ukicreate content, make sure unashoot something that inaeza kua consumed kwa simu, most people huinteract na social media on phone. So kama unashoot pics make sure ni stuff ukipost IG itakaa fiti, ama hata ukipost kwa whatsApp stories bado itakaaa poa.
Example: Jane sells handmade jewelry. She takes bright, clear photos of her pieces and posts them on Instagram. Her sales have doubled since she started using better photos.
Promote Your Products on Social Media
Siku hizi kila msee ako on social media, either Tiktok, Instagram ama Facebook- so you need to sell on these platforms. This is what you need to do ndio u-capitalize on this platforms.
● Create a Biz Profile: Make a separate business profile on each platform na ufill in details zako vile clients wanaeza kureach through.
● Post Regularly: Now that ukona page usisahau ku-share updates, sales, and new products often. Tumia hashtags for SEO ndio content yako ireach more people, Hashtags pia zinafaa kuwa relevant.
● Engage: Reply to comments and messages. This helps build a loyal customer base.
● Be Unique: Stand out with fun, creative content unlike your competitors.
Example: Anne Liza huuza bags clothes na shoes online, akona a huge following on facebook pia, yeye hutumia platform yake kugenerate more sales and eventually earning a living from it.
Create a WhatsApp Group for Your Customers
WhatsApp ni tool fiti sana ya kuwasiliana na wateja wako. Lakini unaweza enda hatua moja mbele na uweke group ambapo wateja wako wote wanacome together, kuconnect, na kuorder moja kwa moja kutoka kwako.
Fuata hizi steps rahisi:
● Create a Group: Tengeneza WhatsApp group kwa ajili ya wateja wako. Tumia rangi za brand yako na weka kanuni za msingi.
● Share Updates: Tuma messages kuhusu bidhaa mpya, sales, au special offers.
● Engage: Uliza feedback na jibu maswali haraka.
● Organise Events: Kama group yako iko active na kila mtu anashirikiana vizuri, panga meetups za in-person kujenga loyalty na connection zaidi.
Example: Mary runs a small shop. She created a WhatsApp group for her customers and sends out daily deals. Her sales have increased because her customers love getting the updates. Now, she organises a monthly get-together at the shop for her top customers.
Import Goods Using Online Platforms
Apps like Alibaba let you buy low-cost goods from countries like China and resell them in Kenya. This is one of our favorite legit ways to make money on....
It’s a complicated process, and takes a lot of time. Comment below if you want a complete guide to selling imported stuff in Kenya. 👇
For now, here’s the basics:
● Tumia Apps: Platforms kama Alibaba hukusaidia kununua bidhaa kwa bei ya chini.
● Compare Prices: Cheki bei kutoka kwa wauzaji tofauti ili upate deal bora.
● Start Small: Anza na quantities ndogo kwanza ili kujaribu quality na kuhakikisha kuna soko kwa bidhaa zako za kuagiza.
● Pre-sell: Promote bidhaa zako za kuagiza mapema na bei ya discount kuona kama watu wanavutiwa na ku-excited.
Example: David Kache hu-import phone accessories from China. He saves money and sells unique products that his customers love.
Join Delivery and Gig Work Apps
Apps like Uber and Glovo let you earn money by providing ride and delivery services. We’ve profiled many MESHers who earn money on these apps and share their experiences.
Avoid Scams and Risky Methods
Kenya is full of online money-making scams. They can cost you your entire savings and put you in debt to dangerous people.
So, stay safe and follow these basic rules:
⚠️ Be Careful: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
✅ Stick to Trusted Sites: Use well-known websites and apps with good reviews.
❌Avoid Risky Methods: Stay away from gambling, crypto trading, cam sites like Onlyfans, and other risky ventures.
Example: Sarah almost lost money to a scam promising quick cash. Now, she only uses trusted apps and websites.
Conclusion
Your smartphone is a powerful tool that can help you make money in many ways. From taking good photos to promoting your products on social media, there are many opportunities to explore.
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