With the increased rate of youth unemployment in the country, most youths have taken to online jobs as means of earning livelihoods. Many people, not only in Kenya but the world over, are running online businesses and online stores. Thousands of internet users are making a living online. They are either selling products online or doing academic, creative writings. Even old business models are creating online offices to tap into the billions of potential customers online. There are many benefits of working online.
The following are some of the benefits:
1. From home
One benefit of working online is that you can actually do your job right in your bedroom. You do not have to dress and leave your house for you to meet with your clients. You do not have to brace the cold or hot weather to go to a physically located office. All you need is a computer or smart phone and internet connection and you are good to go.
2. Spend more time with family
Because you can work comfortably from home, you will tend to spend more time with your loved ones. This will eventually strengthen the bond between you and your wife and children, hence a healthy, happy family.
3. Flexible working hours
Another benefit of working online is that you can choose when to work. You do not have to be tied down with the 8 am to 5 pm working hours imposed by companies and government offices which have not yet gone online fully. You can choose to work any time of the day or even at night.
4. Cheaper to start
It is easier to start working online. If it is an online business, then you need a few things to get you going. You will not have to spend so much money renting out space. You also do not need to possess a certificate in order to start working online. You can create your own blog or fashion line and hit the road.
5. Millions of customers
Working online also brings you closer to millions of customers. You will therefore have the potential to grow your business and make huge profits. Unlike a physical shop located in a certain area which will only attract customers in and around that specific area, an online shop will attract users of Millions of internet users from all over the world.