Jennifer learned to stand on her own feet and so can you
I was that girl who never threw things away. From coins to bottle caps, I collected them all. My brothers teased me a lot, but I couldn’t help being who I was.
As a teenager, I didn’t stop being a collector. I started following my dad to the electrical shop just to find interesting stuff.
One afternoon, a man walked into the shop. He wore dark clothing with a clear apron. The shop owner gave him a bag of empty plastic bottles. I wondered who he was.
On our way home, my dad told me the man collected empty bottles for ‘recycling’. It was the first time I heard that word. I asked my dad what it meant. He said it meant treating waste so it can be used again. He explained that the man sold his bottles to a company in our community. He said he’d help me register and get started, if I wanted. I was so excited that I screamed a big fat yes.
After my dad helped me register, I started. I gathered all the empty tins, cans and plastic bottles in our compound. I found some on the street. I got some from friends, neighbours and relatives. By the end of the month, I had about 30 empties. My dad and I took them to the company. A nice lady counted them and gave me 500 naira.
Word spread around our neighbourhood. People started bringing their empties to me. After a while, I started making more money. I stopped asking my mum for pocket money. Now I help out by buying little things for our home. How cool is that? I never imagined that I would earn a living from doing something I love.
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very nice, sounds like my story
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Springster! This article was written because of you and we are glad you love it. Feel free to share it with your friends
Type yor comment here...nice one
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Very nice story, I love that
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Wow,an amazing story!
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Also I Never Knew I Could Make Money Until I Decided To Start Up Something New I Started Making Buns And Taking Them To School To Sell And I Usually Earn 600 Daily
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Angela! Wow! This is great to hear. Your story is very inspiring… just like Jennifer's and we are glad you shared it. Keep up the good job and don't forget to save some money too. We hope this helps.
Wow Angela,who made the buns
I really like playing netball but I can't make money out of it even though I am very talented in it. Or can I?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Zoe! The story says it is possible to make money from anything. Jennifer sold empty bottles for money and Angela sells buns in school to make money so you definitely can make money through your netball skills. We hope this helps.
I love writing but i don't know how to make money out of it
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Micheal! For writing, you can start by participating in our Your words competition where you stand a chance of winning airtime worth 500 naira. You can also participate in other writing competitions to gain confidence and also to reach a large audience. We hope this helps.
I can draw but Hw do I make money from it
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey toyoscoo! There are so many ways to make money from drawing. You can offer to draw your friends for an amount of money. You can also do comic books (a story interpreted through drawings) and sell them. You know your strengths and you can focus on what you love drawing. There are so many options for you to explore. We hope this helps.
When you draw paint it people do buy paintings and if it is really beautiful it will be expensive
I love writing, how can i make money from It
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Springster! For writing, you can start by participating in our Your words competition where you stand a chance of winning airtime worth 500 naira. You can also participate in other writing competitions to gain confidence and also to reach a large audience. We hope this helps.
You can also start writing novels if you want to
I cn b of help if u dont mind
i can sing very well but there is a problem the problem is that how can i make money from it.?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Flowzeey! For singing, you can talk to small organisations around you that may need your service for events they may host. These organisations could be religious organisations, schools or even companies. We hope this helps.
I love reading literature novels a lot and wishing to write my own book one day but I don't know why I am finding it difficult to pencil down my ideas...pls how do I start
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I can write really well and also sing well and I can also act really but I don't know how it can help me make money
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Vivian! Thanks for the comment. For writing; You can start by participating in writing competitions like our Your Words competition for free publicity and also gifts. Also, we advise that you submit your articles to media houses to publish. Most of them are open to accepting good articles. For singing; you should train your voice well. Also, you can start a band in your community and sing at different occasions for a little amount of money. We hope this helps.
can u tch me a song v
wow! dats grt teach me i like singing
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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i can help u vivian
im writing novels buh dnt knw hw to make money with it because i dont even have money to publish it.What can i do?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Mma! That's great to hear! You can start by participating in writing competitions like our Your Words competition for free publicity and also gifts. Also, we advise that you submit your articles to media houses to publish. Most of them are open to accepting good articles. You do not always have to start with publishing a book, start with getting your work out and who knows who you get to meet. We wish you the very best!
Hello, I can assist you on your write up so as to earn money from it..... If u dont mind
please how can you assist or help me plz dear?
...same issue ohh I write oh I need help
draw
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I sing
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I love to sing but my mum dnt allow me
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Sherily! Thanks for opening up through this comment. Try to talk to your mum and let her understand that you love to sing. If you don't intend pursuing this as a full time career, let her know and make her understand that this won't affect what you intend doing in future. We hope this helps
I love singing but I don't think it is a right choice
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey praise! Why do you say so? Please share with us
I love singing,writing but am always shy in front of the crowd like stage fright and I don't know what I can do to earn money decently because am always ashamed asking parents for money
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hello dear...base on my experience and what I've learnt I think the best way to overcome stage freight is to be confident in yourself,believe you can make it and finally while on stage,if you can't look straight into the eye of the spectators,just look at their foreheads boldly and seldom look into their eyes and you'll soon get used to them,thereby overcoming the shyness. Perhaps,you have good hobbies already,it could fend you lots of money ....no offence pls.....i hope this helps
Hey Vilah08! Dopeman has said it all. Thanks a lot for sharing this.
if i try to do the things i luv everyone whod say am roung i dnt no what to do again i no what i can do pls help
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey happy! We do not understand your question. KIndly resend it in simple terms so that we can answer you. We look forward to a response from you. Thanks
I love dancing bt my mom doesn't allow me, she said gal dancers become thugs at d end of d day, I tried 2 confuse her many times even I talked to my aunt 2 help me talk 2 her bt, she didn't agree ..................... M so confuse.. Pls wt can I do 2 ?????
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey photropal! Thanks for opening up through this comment. Seems like your mum's mind is made up. You should keep talking to her while focusing on ther things. Your mum probably feels like you are distracted by the dancing. We are not saying that you should give up on your dreams, we want you to focus on other things for now while improving your dancing skills. We hope this helps
Tenks sis
I luv singing nd dancing,my mom says i can't sing or dance dat mst of dem are hip pop singer nd dancer,aw can i achieve it?
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Unique! Not everyone that sings or dance is a hip-hop singer. There are different genres of music. You need to do your research to know what exactly you want to do. We hope this helps
I love writing notes for my friends but some of my friends criticize me for that saying that people will be saying I love money too much Should I continue or stop
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Desire! There is a secret to success that most people do not know about. That secret is that people will try to discourage you but the moment you listen to them and give in, you will never be successful. If this is what you love doing, don't stop doing it! We hope this helps
Hi big sister... I have a lot of talents and skills... I can write well and fluently in good English, I can dance, I can sing...and I saw ur reply to someone about joining our Your Word competition..pls big sis how can I join...I need to unleash my skills cos I don't know what to do with them..thank u
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Princess.Muna! Thanks for opening up through this comment. You can start by participating in our Your words competition where you stand a chance of winning airtime worth N500 naira. You can also participate in other writing competitions to gain confidence and also to reach a large audience. We hope this helps.
OK Big sis thanks a lot but how can I start my story and how can I add a URL to it...should I just write down my stories on any random article that I see?... I'm sorry if I ask too much questions just that I'm still confused on how to start my story Here. I'm sorry if u may find my questions silly...thanks
big sis i am talented in sing, writing stories and acting play i use it but i don't know how to make money with it but i am in science department
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Toyoursee! You have really great talents already and so you have so many options to choose from. First of all, you need to pick out the one thing you love to do most and focus on it. Talk to your friends and members of your community about your talent. If you have to showcase what you do, please do that. The most important thing is; Do not keep quiet! Tell everyone you know about your skills and we are sure you will get referrals. Also, don't forget that practise makes perfect. We hope this helps.
Hi toyoursee i luv all ur talent but gess what i have gud news for u
I AM TALENTED IN SINGING
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I am a talented singer and an actress, I have saved up to millions but no connection yet.what will I do?
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I am a talented singer and an actress, I have saved up to millions but no connection yet.what will I do?
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
hi, I love singing how can I earn money from dat
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
I'm talented in acting but i wish 2 become a medical doctor do both jobs work 2geda
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
I luv singing and dancing how do i mak cash ?big sis help
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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by goin to shws bt is nt easy
life is nt easy oh i will like to be a musician bt is nt easy
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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hmm...even me sef
I love writing but my works are unpublished. Is there a writing competition or something that can help.me? Am actually a new member
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Hey Sprinsgter! Thanks for the comment. The truth is that you do not need to wait for people to help you before you make it. All you need is to know your craft, be hardworking and also be a good person. You will see that everyone will want to work with you. Waiting for people to help you will do nothing for you. Get up, use the skills and the money that you have saved to make a name for yourself. We hope this helps
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
i want sing 2 make money as well
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
I will like to draw.big sister what should i do pls advice me
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Springster! Practice, learn new skills, practice more and never give up on your dreams. We hope this helps
My name Is its Mrs omo i learn how to made beed with my friends when ever my mom gives me food money i will keep it to buy unmade beeds so that i will made and sell i started making different style with my friends i diseide to sell it with my friends so that we can earn our money and see more profit we make more profit and takecare of our self that is just how to make money
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
Big sis I find it hard to talk to my mom because any time I tell her about a business or any other things she will always shout at me
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
My mom is sometimes hard on me so i cant tell her that i want 2 work what should i do..?
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey mimi! Thanks for the comment. So sorry about that. Have you tried talking to another trusted adult about this? Talk to someone who can also talk to your mum. You can also share this with a sibling, uncle, aunt, cousin or even neighbour. We hope this helps
I want 2 become an actess pls tell me if u see any i need it
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
when u are shy when u are discourage when u are lonely when u are not self confidence when u can not open to anybody U CANNOT BE WHO U WHAT TO BE
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
love writing and drawing! wow! i can do this!
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
i love joking with money
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
what if one is so busy with school and have to study
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey Chi! Thanks for the comment. We understand how hectic and busy we can all be but the truth is that once you are passionate about something, you will always make out time for it. You obviously are not in school and do not study for 24 hours. There are times that you are free. You can do fun things to make money so that your leisure time can make money for you. We hope this helps
I want to be independent BT my mum z hard I dnt knw wat to do
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Dear Big Sister, I have the talent of drawing and painting (which I have great passion for), though a science student and my parents are not in support of it . Please big sister,how do I establish and make money through this talent. Thanks.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Aubery! Thanks for the comment. Drawing is your talent and so being a science student should not stop you from being an artist or making money from it. You should only improve your skills and get better. All this you can do when you keep practising. You can start drawing people or beautiful abstract images to sell. You can also do customized cards with people's images on them. We are sure that people will buy them. You can do this along with your science. You do not have to make this full time and make your parents understand that this won't stop you from doing what you are already doing. We hope this helps
Dear Big Sister, I have the talent of drawing and painting (which I have great passion for), though a science student and my parents are not in support of it . Please big sister,how do I establish and make money through this talent. Thanks.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Thanks Big Sis! More Questions On This Topic Please.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Am gud in sowing clothes
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
hi big sis ireally need advise i want to b a doctor but i dont know how to start my ambition
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey oyi! Thanks for the comment. The only way you can become a doctor is to get a degree in medicine. So your path should be to go to school, study hard and pass. There are no shortcuts to this. We hope this helps
How to make money on website
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Nice One
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
I'm into buying and selling of cloths which I use to assist my mum
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Please i want to start my own costmentics business,and i don't know were to start and wat to start with,cos i don't have enough resources to start with. Please will i do? I need some idea please.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Chesca! Thanks for the comment. We are so excited to see a Springster starting a business. You should start with what you have. Most times, we tend to overthink things and so this takes this a longer time. We hope this helps and we wish you all the best
please I want to start selling hair parker and denim chockers for ladies I don't know How to start with the funding
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey hi_jay! Thanks for the comment. Start by making a few for yourself and get people to order and pay beforehand so that you can get some money to get some. We hope this helps
I Can Sing.. My Challenge Is I Can't Stand An Sing In Public..Please I Need Your Help,What Should I Do To OverCome This Challenge?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey MarkBest! Thanks for the comment. You need to learn how to overcome that fear. It is very important that you do this and you do it early so that you can stand any crowd. You should start by singing in front of a mirror, in the bathroom and imagining that you are in front of a crowd. You should also sing in front of family and friends. You should also sing in your school or your place of worship. We hope this helps
I like to write but no one seems to like my works what can i do
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
CAN WILL SHARE AT THE AGE OF 17YEAR OLD
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
I LIKE PLAYING AND I WANT TO STOP IT. WHAT CAN I DO
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey DIPLOMCY! Thanks for the comment. You need to know that there is time for everything. Once you understand this, you will know when is is time for leisure and when it is time to be serious. This is a personal decision and you need to make up your mind on this. We hope this helps
Pls big sis I don't know what to do I'm confused and infact i dont know hw to describe my emotion pls what will i do i am to come home after school immediately and not allowed to start a buisness at all and suprisingly i want to audition for a role in a movie but i cant and i dont have any realation except here pls talk to me
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
I find it difficult to walk around in school talk less than playing, i feel like i am going to pay for every word i say and i can't say more than one sentence when i am with friends,but i am very bold when presenting a seminar in the class all thanks to springster. But i need to get out of the bigger problem, how to laugh and chat with friends need help before i turn into a backyard snob
March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.