Shifting Gears
Velocitaters is now Velocitaters, LLC. We are excited to make this happen. We are shifting gears and moving forward.
How did we get here and who are we? Check out our updated About page for the full background on Velocitaters.
This paragraph summarizes what we do, but the rest of the article is our Why. In short, we help self-starters get their names out there by partnering with sponsors that advertise with us. Our customer goal is centered on our community as much as possible. We also may make connections with businesses outside our area that meet specific requirements.
Background
Shifting gears into reverse. A few years ago we decided to combine our passion for photography and vehicles and the rebirth of Velocitaters slowly grew into more than a hobby. We reached a point where people believed we were already a business. So we played with it for a year or so. A viable business model did not work after trying to create many angles. The market had become too saturated. Well, at least as a means to make money in the foreground. We needed to change direction, but what did we need to do?
Discovery – A Reality Check
We went to events most weekends throughout the year and talked with numerous spectators and presenters at these events. During our search, we received countless suggestions and also heard about the struggles others were having.
We have met many people with Ph.D’s, Master degrees, or skilled with up to 25 years of experience. All of them have not been able to find jobs for over a year. Some are stuck at retail, fast food, or entry-level positions – others in jobs that are not their field and absolutely hate not being able to get out – as being in a cycle of perpetual Hell.
Some of the common complaints we heard:
- There are no more pensions
- Diminishing or depleted Retirement funds
- Threatened or no Job security
- The high cost of health insurance
- Soaring Housing Prices (in % cost more than they did before)
- Raises – some don’t get any, others only get a cost of living raise that is usually less than the cost increases.
- Layoffs
- Working two jobs that pay less than the one they had before
- Banks: Savings accounts with low .01%-.05% interest – I recall it being 5%; monthly fees for them to invest your money and restrict when and how you can use it.
Most either are in this situation or know at least one person that is.
If you think these people are lazy or seem not trying as hard as they should, then please go read this book: Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich. She has scratched the surface of only one aspect numerous people suffer through their daily lives.
The really ambitious or desperate ones are all trying to do more than just their job, often with little success or knowledge on how to. People may go after a certification, start a business, work as a freelancer or independent contractor.
This now brings the question – How and where (do I go) to get help? There are various places to get information, and we will be exploring these and sharing them with you.
There are plenty of ways to verify information and you can draw your own conclusions from different sources. Here is one example: http://www.mybudget360.com/cost-of-living-compare-1975-2015-inflation-price-changes-history/
Time to Take Action
While we seek our truth, we want to help others find theirs. This means stop dreaming about that idea, business or product, and DO something about it. Isn’t it time for YOU to be shifting gears? Get those questions answered. If you fail and go back to working for someone else you can focus on that better instead of daydreaming with the What If … You can then harness that and go get certifications or other tools and knowledge to help you succeed in your career. No harm in that.
We can guide you to find those answers as we build a way to help you get to them faster. With the help of Partners that advertise with us, they will help build the foundation in which we can grow a network and platform for local start-ups or self-employed. You will need to be prepared with where to get the information you need and utilize resources to reach that DREAM.
Already established local companies can partner up with us to help the community while also getting their name out. If you are interested to learn more about Partnerships please check out Advertise Plus Help Local Start-ups.
If you want to keep up with what we are doing go over to Let’s Get Connected and pick the best fitting way for you to connect with us. It is a small world that can be cruel at times. It is nice to know more people in your community. There is a saying, “The more you know, the more you grow.” The same can be applied to WHOM you know.