Problem: Article: Go to your settings and choose to modify your basic profile – it's the first page available. On this page, you can add a profile picture, enter your real name and location, and note your occupation or occupations (there's a maximum of three). Go to your profile and choose “edit” under your profile picture. You can add a description of yourself or a link to a website or alternative profile. To add music to your stream, click “Upload.” You'll have two options:  You can choose the files of your existing recordings. You can record a sound directly on your Soundcloud account. Once you've uploaded some of your music, make sure you use tags, add artwork, and interact with as many other people as possible. This will increase your visibility on Soundcloud.
Summary: Edit your basic profile. Modify your advanced profile. Start uploading your sound. Get noticed.

Problem: Article: Don’t be too rigid if you need a new job. If you wait for a job that’s a perfect fit for your background, then you might miss out on good work opportunities. Apply for jobs in different fields or industries that you know you could do, and spell that out clearly in your cover letter.  Try to think more about your skills than your specific field of experience. What sorts of jobs might your skills qualify you for? This can help you branch out and think bigger. You could always continue looking for work if you get a job in a field you don’t like. Things will improve when you outbreak passes. Unfortunately, you may not be able to advance your career too much during the outbreak. Many of the job openings might be temporary. While it might not be what you want, the important thing is supporting yourself and your family through the outbreak. If this means taking a temporary job, then don’t hesitate to do so.  Remember to continue looking for work while you have a temporary job. It’s better to do the work now, when you have an income, than when your temporary job ends. You could also apply for a position at a temp agency. These agencies find you temporary jobs that suit your skillset and can be a great way to support yourself until you find permanent work. Unemployment programs are designed to help people in your situation. Since unemployment rose sharply when the outbreak hit, many countries have expanded their unemployment benefits to help people through the crisis. If you can’t find work, then apply for benefits. This can keep you on your feet until you find stable work.  Different states and countries have different processes of applying for unemployment benefits. Contact the relevant office in your state or country and follow the process to apply for benefits. In most cases, you have to prove that you’re looking for work to qualify for benefits, so continue searching the same way that you were before.
Summary: Apply for jobs outside your industry if you have to. Be willing to work a temporary job until the situation improves. Apply for unemployment benefits if you need it.

Problem: Article: Before taking any action, especially if you are purchasing completely raw land, consider hiring professional legal help. Hiring a real estate attorney will ensure that your rights are protected during the bidding process for purchasing the land and during the financing process. A good attorney will also be able to help you with price negotiations. Before you can purchase your property, you will need to make an offer on the land and have that offer accepted by the seller. This process can be very simple, but can also follow a relatively complicated bidding process. For more information on the actual buying process for land, see How to Buy Raw Land. It may also be in your best interest to ask for an exclusive option on the property for a period of time so you can pursue financing, etc. Having an option is better than owning, since there is less money involved. Before submitting an offer on the land, be sure that you have the proper permits and any requisite insurance. Ask your lawyer for assistance in this matter. If your offer is accepted by seller, you now will have to find a way to finance your purchase. Start by contacting potential lenders like local banks and credit unions to request a loan interview. Meet with these lenders and present your land portfolio. With enough salesmanship and good credit, along with a good land portfolio, you might be able to get a loan through one of these institutions. With some land types, especially raw land parcels, it may be very difficult to secure funding from a financial institution. Luckily, there are a bevy of other financing options available. The land serves as collateral for loan; additional security might come from downpayment in place of other assets. Be aware that some financing options may be more expensive than borrowing from the bank, so consider your options before setting down any of the following paths.  One option is owner financing. This essentially allows you to gradually pay the seller of property directly, rather than going through a lending institution. This will generally require a large down payments to secure the trust of the seller. Like any bank loan, owner financing will be secured by legal documents. Contact the seller of the property to see if they are willing to do this financing option.  Another option is through a private-party loan. This will require you to find a friend or family member willing to loan you money. These loans can be secured with collateral (the lender takes possession of a house or car if you default) or unsecured.  Additionally, if the land is being purchased for a specific purpose, like for farming or commercial use, you may be able to apply for government loans. Specifically, the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers loans specifically designed for the purpose of purchasing land and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers land loans to farmers who fail to qualify for traditional loans. See their respective websites or contact your local SBA or USDA offices to learn more. Estimate the total costs of each loan and compare them against each other. Generally, owner financing will be the cheapest option, unless you have great credit and are able to secure a low-interest bank loan. Also think about the durations of the loans; you don't want to take a great interest rate but be stuck paying it off for many years. Choose a loan that you can afford and, if you're utilizing your land for profit, one that will allow you to earn money in the long run. Select which loan works best for you and pay the down payment. Be advised that in many cases, this down payment may be as high as 20 to 50 percent of the value of the property.
Summary: Consider hiring a lawyer. Make an offer on the land. Contact potential lenders. Consider other financing options. Compare your financing options. Choose a loan.

Problem: Article: Since television stations are giving you free airtime, do not automatically expect to get a slot at your first choice. Television spots are competitive so it helps if you know someone at the station who can vouch for you.  Some television stations have PSA directors who are responsible for placing PSA films. Check to see if your choice station has a person like that. Consider the audience of the station. Is it the same audience you are trying to reach with your PSA? Do not just send the file of your PSA film to stations. Reach out to them by phone and introduce yourself first. Tell them what your goals with the film are and ask who you should be speaking with.  If they show initial interest, ask to meet with someone in person.  They might ask you to send a copy of your PSA film. Make sure you know what file format they want the film in. Meet with someone at the station (or talk with them over the phone) and give them a one or two minute pitch about your PSA film's goals and call-to-action. Tell them why your PSA is relevant to their station's audience. For example, if your PSA is healthcare related, reach out to a local healthcare agency before they host or sponsor a community event and ask if your organization can attend. Show your PSA film at the event. In return, you can mention their name somewhere in your booth or on the film. When your PSA film airs, send thank-you letters to everyone involved. Send them to key staff at the station aired your film, as well as anyone who aided in getting your PSA out to the public.
Summary:
Decide where you want to air your PSA. Reach out to television stations. Pitch your PSA film. Get your film to be part of a community event. Send thank-you letters.