
Iâve gotten this question a few times, so hereâs a thread with some ideas and insights from @Circumspecte_ - so you can still #ThriveWithDigital. #Africa
First of all - itâs totally OK if you decide to hit pause .
If you follow the #TeamNoSleep school of thought when it comes to entrepreneurship, youâre prolly burnt out. Use (some of) this time to:
recharge your batteries & REST.
How
http://bit.ly/11WellbeingTips #ThriveWithDigital
If you follow the #TeamNoSleep school of thought when it comes to entrepreneurship, youâre prolly burnt out. Use (some of) this time to:
recharge your batteries & REST.
How

What you do during this COVID-19 period largely depends on business type, sector or activity you are involved in.
Why? There are (potential) âwinnersâ and âlosersâ with every situation - incl. one as troubling as CoronaVirus.
Your unique & collective context determines a lot.
Why? There are (potential) âwinnersâ and âlosersâ with every situation - incl. one as troubling as CoronaVirus.
Your unique & collective context determines a lot.
E.g. If you are in the food industry, you are probably seeing a spike in sales - especially if you have a digital strategy, e-commerce option, or delivery service.
In the travel industry? Business prolly slowed down. But does that mean all is lost? No.
#ThriveWithDigital
In the travel industry? Business prolly slowed down. But does that mean all is lost? No.
#ThriveWithDigital
The first thing you need to do is understand what is going on in your sector or industry - the trends & projections.
Startups in Africa esp have the benefit of time here since COVID hit us a bit later â ff global trends if no local yet, and adapt to context. #ThriveWithDigital
Startups in Africa esp have the benefit of time here since COVID hit us a bit later â ff global trends if no local yet, and adapt to context. #ThriveWithDigital
Regardless of your industry, digital will be important - if not now, then post-COVID. Numerous people, orgs, govt agencies have come online since COVID hit, accelerating the trend towards digital.
Qn is, do you (already) have a digital strategy or presence?
#ThriveWithDigital
Qn is, do you (already) have a digital strategy or presence?
#ThriveWithDigital
Depending on where you are currently with digital, hereâs a guide on what to consider:
0- little presence/strategy: Now is the time to begin sowing your digital seeds. Create & save social media accounts, build #digitalskills
You donât have to be in IT to #ThriveWithDigital
0- little presence/strategy: Now is the time to begin sowing your digital seeds. Create & save social media accounts, build #digitalskills
You donât have to be in IT to #ThriveWithDigital

Also, you donât need much to start -
itâs still âfreeâ to start a blog, create social accounts.
You can find some free resources to help you #ThriveWithDigital via @Circumspecte_.com, digital skills trainers like myself, and elsewhere on the web.
Use your data wisely
itâs still âfreeâ to start a blog, create social accounts.
You can find some free resources to help you #ThriveWithDigital via @Circumspecte_.com, digital skills trainers like myself, and elsewhere on the web.
Use your data wisely

Some digital presence or strategy -
If youâve been using social media and digital tools, now is the time to get strategic with it.
Take some time to review:
- your content stock
- engagement & analytics
- your âbrandâ
- the platforms you use
#ThriveWithDigital
If youâve been using social media and digital tools, now is the time to get strategic with it.
Take some time to review:
- your content stock
- engagement & analytics
- your âbrandâ
- the platforms you use
#ThriveWithDigital
The goal here for those with some digital presence / strategy is to determine what WORKS or doesnât work.
Itâs also a great time to brainstorm new strategies or content ideas, and to TEST things.
Why? People are consuming more online content - cos lockdown. #ThriveWithDigital
Itâs also a great time to brainstorm new strategies or content ideas, and to TEST things.
Why? People are consuming more online content - cos lockdown. #ThriveWithDigital
Most people are opting for IG Live sessions and conversations - you could try it out. Keep in mind there are A LOT of those going on.
Alternative: Focus on improving your SEO if you have a blog, doing some hashtag research for IG, or upgrading your skills #ThriveWithDigital
Alternative: Focus on improving your SEO if you have a blog, doing some hashtag research for IG, or upgrading your skills #ThriveWithDigital