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Ambercat
02-03-2020, 01:51 PM
I was going to sign up for IMLive through you guys and now I don't see it offered. Has something changed?
Me too!
Quick bump to see if anyone knows the answer.
NitaBaby
02-03-2020, 01:56 PM
Interestingly enough my account with ImLive is under some sort of hold or suspension. It's telling me to contact customer support? I rarely stream on there anymore so this is news.
I make $50 on a GOOD week from ImLive so I'm not even about to look into it.
caramelcraze
02-03-2020, 02:11 PM
No they are not.
they list it on their site as an option so bm may want to contact them and have it removed
KatyBoleyn
02-03-2020, 08:58 PM
Be sure to check junkmail carefully for your 1099s. Stupid outlook email flagged it and stuck mine in my junk mail box.
Please do this, we can re-issue them as needed and we run batches through every few days. The email goes to your personal non-adult account that you set in your W-9 with us. Some email services really like to toss that one in the spam bucket for some reason, that's more of tax1099.com issue than anything we can help though.
they list it on their site as an option so bm may want to contact them and have it removed
Can you email or Skype us a screenshot? If they want to do business they can contact us.
Out of curiosity, is Cams still on the daily pay program by chance? I'm not seeing it on there in the list of network sites.
We are no longer accepting new signups for Cams.com and IMLive.com. There's a few others we did some spring cleaning on as well. If you are already registered with us on those sites, we'll continue to service them as normal.
Also if I sign up for Skyprivate, do I create my own profile or does Boleyn do it?
How does Skyprivate work exactly? Would I just log in & they message me for shows?
For SkyPrivate, please follow the instructions on the signup sheet under website signups. Every site is a bit different in the order things need to be done.
Midwest-Mistress
02-15-2020, 10:20 AM
Ok so apparently I’m late to the party but ummmm so Unblur.Media isn’t a thing anymore and I just found this out from seller circle subreddit today.... Apparently Unblur sent out an e-mail (which I never received) Jan 13th saying that payments would no longer be taken after Jan 15th... That sucks ass lmao wth.
Midwest-Mistress
02-15-2020, 06:33 PM
I see SwiipeUp is the next up & coming... Would BM be working to add them to the website roster?
SuperPookie
02-19-2020, 05:45 PM
How come ImLive will no longer be part of the network?
Is there any further news on adding ExtraLunchMoney?
Is there a possibility of OnlyFans? I've kind of been thinking of getting one
xxxGothBarbie
02-19-2020, 06:07 PM
So if we already have a BM account with ImLive , they aren't paying us out anymore daily?
PixiieGirl
02-20-2020, 04:36 AM
How come ImLive will no longer be part of the network?
Is there any further news on adding ExtraLunchMoney?
Is there a possibility of OnlyFans? I've kind of been thinking of getting one
seconding the second one - asked a while ago dont think i got a response. I like the site but would much prefer it being on BM lol
Ladybuggie
02-20-2020, 05:15 AM
I would like to change my Skyprivate payment from a different dailypay studio to BM (where I got the rest of my sites but for AdultWork). Do I have to ask them to release me first or can you sort it out if I do the application with you? Thanks!
RaeRae
02-21-2020, 10:06 AM
So if we already have a BM account with ImLive , they aren't paying us out anymore daily?
We will continue servicing ImLive accounts that are in our studio already. We are no longer making new accounts for that site though.
RaeRae
02-21-2020, 10:08 AM
I would like to change my Skyprivate payment from a different dailypay studio to BM (where I got the rest of my sites but for AdultWork). Do I have to ask them to release me first or can you sort it out if I do the application with you? Thanks!
The other studio would need to release your SkyPrivate account first. Once it is released, you would follow the directions on the SkyPrivate form in our system to transfer the account to us and then submit the form.
SuperPookie
02-22-2020, 08:08 AM
I kind of wonder why certain questions just get ignored on this thread :/ ?
KatyBoleyn
02-24-2020, 09:53 AM
I kind of wonder why certain questions just get ignored on this thread :/ ?
Several possibilities:
- The relevant answer may be past the due date or was already resolved privately.
- The answer is patently obvious, or easily found on our website.
- The answer would necessitate going into detail over private information on a model's account.
- The question may be regarding internal proprietary processes or insider info that is not for the general public.
- We have no new information to share regarding a subject.
- The answer would reflect private opinions of one or more staff members and not necessarily official policy.
- The question was worded in a way to elicit an emotional response or was venting and was not actually seeking information.
If you're not getting the answers you seek here, we do have several private channels (to include live Skype chat) where you are free to leave questions or converse.
Girly_Girl
02-27-2020, 06:39 AM
Can I get explanation of how the streamate bonus works please? I've looked and I can''t find it ;(
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
02-27-2020, 07:39 AM
Can I get explanation of how the streamate bonus works please? I've looked and I can''t find it ;(
When you work at least 6 days a week in as little as four hour shifts, you can increase your payouts on Streamate (https://www.google.com/search?q=BoleynModels+streamate+bonus&oq=BoleynModels+streamate+bonus&aqs=chrome..69i57.9839j1j7&client=ms-android-mpcs-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8). BoleynModels will double your second-lowest day and pay it out to you again as a bonus at the end of the week.
Girly_Girl
02-27-2020, 08:26 AM
When you work at least 6 days a week in as little as four hour shifts, you can increase your payouts on Streamate (https://www.google.com/search?q=BoleynModels+streamate+bonus&oq=BoleynModels+streamate+bonus&aqs=chrome..69i57.9839j1j7&client=ms-android-mpcs-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8). BoleynModels will double your second-lowest day and pay it out to you again as a bonus at the end of the week.
I'm confused as to which counts as the 2nd day tho, say your week looks as follows:
1st day $100
2nd 90
3rd 80
4th 70
5th 60
6th 50
7th $0
Would the $0 count as a day? Which day would be matched?
izshadow
02-27-2020, 11:32 AM
When you work at least 6 days a week in as little as four hour shifts, you can increase your payouts on Streamate (https://www.google.com/search?q=BoleynModels+streamate+bonus&oq=BoleynModels+streamate+bonus&aqs=chrome..69i57.9839j1j7&client=ms-android-mpcs-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8). BoleynModels will double your second-lowest day and pay it out to you again as a bonus at the end of the week.
They changed it? Used to be it didnt matter how many hours you put in per day. Your $1 counts even if its just made in 5 mins and you sign off for the day.
ggminx
02-28-2020, 06:05 AM
the 6th day is the 2nd lowest day. The lowest day is the 7th day at $0
I'm confused as to which counts as the 2nd day tho, say your week looks as follows:
1st day $100
2nd 90
3rd 80
4th 70
5th 60
6th 50
7th $0
Would the $0 count as a day? Which day would be matched?
KatyBoleyn
03-01-2020, 12:18 AM
They changed it? Used to be it didnt matter how many hours you put in per day. Your $1 counts even if its just made in 5 mins and you sign off for the day.
There is no hourly requirement, that "4 hours a day" thing is a marketing blurb/suggestion.
There are a few nuances that can happen in edge cases though:
There is a $2 cutoff for the total bonus (as in it has to be over $2 for the script not to count it as a rounding error). If your bonus would be under $2, it will not be recorded by the system.
You also need at least 1 second worked in that day - having an "only tips" day does not count. If you have 1 second in a gold show, private, or exclusive, then all tips also count.
If you have no minutes worked at all and its only a rebate on pass-through income (i.e. we make no commissions to cover bank fees), $1 will be charged for the direct deposits that week (even if we make more than one).
All pass-through income also counts towards your bonus if you worked at least 1 second. However, see the last case rule.
As was said above, zero dollar days are part of the whole thing. You need at least 6 paid days (where you worked at least 1 second) to see a bonus, and it will be the lowest of your best 6.
If your rebate from non-commission/pass-through income would be higher than your bonus, we pay whichever is higher.
AudreyMyers
03-03-2020, 07:48 AM
Hi, when I log into my BM account on the front page it says, "Your ID has been verified. Please proceed to the website signups page to get started" but when I click website signups it says, "Your 2257 submission needs to be approved before you can perform that action!" My 2257 says it's already been accepted and can't be edited. Is there something I need to do here or is it just an error? Thank you!
Esixxx
03-03-2020, 12:16 PM
Hi, when I log into my BM account on the front page it says, "Your ID has been verified. Please proceed to the website signups page to get started" but when I click website signups it says, "Your 2257 submission needs to be approved before you can perform that action!" My 2257 says it's already been accepted and can't be edited. Is there something I need to do here or is it just an error? Thank you!
I have the same thing going on. Earlier I got the same message. Now my website signups are missing information. I am assuming the site is being updated.
Submitted a support ticket just to be safe.
KatyBoleyn
03-03-2020, 03:34 PM
I have the same thing going on. Earlier I got the same message. Now my website signups are missing information. I am assuming the site is being updated.
Submitted a support ticket just to be safe.
We're adding some features and it basically (temporarily) partially thinks everyone is a new model. Basically nobody checks their spam folders for messages so we made a system where notifications are automatically put on the dashboard also. Some of these auto-notifications triggered for everyone. We're still working out the kinks. Its just messaging and shouldn't actually affect anything you do.
To repeat: It doesn't affect any sites you've already signed up with us, payments are going as normal. You can safely click off the messages if they don't apply.
If you find anything you actually can't do and you should be able to, just let us know via the ticket system.
Ladybuggie
03-03-2020, 03:50 PM
The other studio would need to release your SkyPrivate account first. Once it is released, you would follow the directions on the SkyPrivate form in our system to transfer the account to us and then submit the form.
thanks! Sorry I only saw this =)
KatyBoleyn
03-27-2020, 10:16 AM
We wanted to quantify just exactly how this crisis is affecting our cam models insofar as income is concerned.
From a studio perspective, our own income is relatively flat. The increase in hourly earnings is almost entirely off-set by paying out more weekly bonuses and the dip in hours since this crisis started. This has led to a small run on our cash reserves (hence the credit/advances tightening), but overall we're in really good shape. Your pay is secure no matter how bad the economy gets.
Currently though, hourly earnings are up 50% from the time the crisis began. In a normal year, its a slow ramp up to around late April that curves back down into the summer months. This year its a big jump. Stimulus and unemployment checks for your customers (if the thing passes) will ensure they have full income for 4 months while the economy kick starts. This means this spike should keep flat or only wiggle a little until things get back to normal.
If you're full time as a cam model, there's a good chance you won't get much more than a $1000 or two from the stimulus. Because incomes are higher than ever for those that work, and nobody's hours were forcibly cut, don't count on unemployment benefits stemming from working as a cammodel. You may be able to take advantage of childcare and healthcare provisions depending on how they're worded though in the final bill. If you had a day job or gig job that was legitimately hit by this crisis, of course you should file based on that.
What this means is if you can work, now is the time to hit it. We can't predict how things will be in the future, but now is the time to build that cash reserve while you're stuck at home. If all goes wonderful later, then you have a good nest egg to do crazy things like invest or save for taxes or retirement. If all goes south, you have a good cash reserve of several months expenses in the bank to help take off some stress.
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SuperPookie
03-27-2020, 01:17 PM
I'm seeing the exact opposite :(. A huge drop in traffic & earnings even from regulars. The only thing I'm seeing more of is trolls lol. Hopefully my luck catches up with the rest of you.
ETA I'm really glad that it isn't across the board with the drop that I am experiencing. You ladies rock <3.
KatyBoleyn
03-27-2020, 01:54 PM
I'm seeing the exact opposite :(. A huge drop in traffic & earnings even from regulars. The only thing I'm seeing more of is trolls lol. Hopefully my luck catches up with the rest of you.
ETA I'm really glad that it isn't across the board with the drop that I am experiencing. You ladies rock <3.
This is one reason we're typically hesitant to post data. We can post things for the "average" or "mean"...but pretty much nobody is "average" in this business. There's so many variables that both can and can't be accounted for or quantified.
We did a massive data mining and study about 2 years back and even found the absolute optimum amount to charge per minute on Streamate to maximize your income (its $5.84, btw), but that number would be meaningless to most models.
ravenskyy
03-27-2020, 07:05 PM
I'm seeing the exact opposite :(. A huge drop in traffic & earnings even from regulars. The only thing I'm seeing more of is trolls lol. Hopefully my luck catches up with the rest of you.
ETA I'm really glad that it isn't across the board with the drop that I am experiencing. You ladies rock <3.
Same here. My hourly average was half of what it normally is. I gave up and focused on school for the rest of the week. I'll try again on Monday.
SaraLaughs
03-27-2020, 07:46 PM
We did a massive data mining and study about 2 years back and even found the absolute optimum amount to charge per minute on Streamate to maximize your income (its $5.84, btw), but that number would be meaningless to most models.
I'm curious, is $5.84 the mean or median average?
misspandora
03-27-2020, 08:13 PM
Hey Katy,
Some of us are sole proprietors/set up LLCs. Do you know if there's anything in the stimulus for that category?
I don't do much camming, tbh--most of my money comes from modeling and acting, and shooting custom fetish videos. But I'm thinking now is a good time to start, I'd imagine.
Also, if you own a home..you can talk to your bank/mortgage servicer and try to get a forebearance on your payment. I want to do this--not paying a mortgage for a few months could help me get ahead. Of course, they'll put the payments on the back end of the mortgage term, but I'm ok with that.
Also, the IRS is allowing nonpayment of installments and being a lot more lax than usual about tax payments. And credit card companies are willing to also give you a forebearance on payments, for those who might have cc debt.
KatyBoleyn
03-27-2020, 09:36 PM
I'm curious, is $5.84 the mean or median average?
For that data point, we graphed out hourly earnings vs. their per minute rates. Where the lines crossed was at $6.87 per minute (correcting myself here as I look at the paper). More than that, hourly earnings dropped off because fewer customers, and below that you're basically just giving a discount to what normal clients will pay. Again, the disclaimer is that both cammodels and clients are unique people, and nobody is "average". There's many factors that play into what your optimal rate should be. What we found though is that below that amount, there was no discernible difference in % in private. Clients, if willing to pay at all, mostly will pay any reasonable amount under $7/minute - over that and they start to get picky.
Hey Katy,
Some of us are sole proprietors/set up LLCs. Do you know if there's anything in the stimulus for that category?
....
Also, the IRS is allowing nonpayment of installments and being a lot more lax than usual about tax payments. And credit card companies are willing to also give you a forebearance on payments, for those who might have cc debt.
The tax delay is extremely helpful right now, but that applies to everyone really. Its meant we didn't need to tap any credit with the surge in sales/payments.
As for small businesses with no employees, there's nothing solid that I've seen, just a lot of talk for those "out of work". I assume there's going to be a process where a sole proprietor can file for a type of unemployment, but I haven't seen anything how the process would work. For "corporations", about the only advantage we've seen is delayed taxes and insurance payments. I think there are provisions to take out zero-interest loans if you need to stay afloat.
It will probably take the better part of the weekend to research exactly what was in the bill that was signed and see how it applies. So far that tax delay is probably the most beneficial for all concerned, most else likely wouldn't apply to a business that's still open and functioning well.
PixiieGirl
03-28-2020, 03:09 AM
This is one reason we're typically hesitant to post data. We can post things for the "average" or "mean"...but pretty much nobody is "average" in this business. There's so many variables that both can and can't be accounted for or quantified.
We did a massive data mining and study about 2 years back and even found the absolute optimum amount to charge per minute on Streamate to maximize your income (its $5.84, btw), but that number would be meaningless to most models.
I really love stuff like this, my degree is in psychology research & I specialised in quantitative research cause I love stats 😆
ggminx
03-28-2020, 10:41 AM
^^^ditto! numbers geek here too! although didn't do too well in stats lol
nice to see my pvt rate on my main egg to be right on the money with the reasonable amount!
sexkitten_666
03-28-2020, 12:24 PM
The stimulus bill includes those who are self employed, freelance, and receives a 1099. We are now able to file for unemployment while this issue persists.
Personally, I am a single mother with two very small children who are not allowed to go to daycare. It’s been extremely hard for me to work like I need to without them going to daycare, and my hours and income have been significantly cut by this. I will be filing as self employed, but I do not want BM models to be effected by this. Have you looked into the policy? The reason why is I do not want to put your company down as my employer if I file and cause any type of liability towards you. I imagine I’m not the only one in this situation and applying, because I’ve seen from reddit that other SWers are applying for their self employed benefits right now too.
Should we not put BM down as our employer when filing? Would it affect you adversely if we were to apply and BM is a significant part of our income?
izshadow
03-28-2020, 12:40 PM
For that data point, we graphed out hourly earnings vs. their per minute rates. Where the lines crossed was at $6.87 per minute (correcting myself here as I look at the paper). More than that, hourly earnings dropped off because fewer customers, and below that you're basically just giving a discount to what normal clients will pay. Again, the disclaimer is that both cammodels and clients are unique people, and nobody is "average". There's many factors that play into what your optimal rate should be. What we found though is that below that amount, there was no discernible difference in % in private. Clients, if willing to pay at all, mostly will pay any reasonable amount under $7/minute - over that and they start to get picky.
The tax delay is extremely helpful right now, but that applies to everyone really. Its meant we didn't need to tap any credit with the surge in sales/payments.
As for small businesses with no employees, there's nothing solid that I've seen, just a lot of talk for those "out of work". I assume there's going to be a process where a sole proprietor can file for a type of unemployment, but I haven't seen anything how the process would work. For "corporations", about the only advantage we've seen is delayed taxes and insurance payments. I think there are provisions to take out zero-interest loans if you need to stay afloat.
It will probably take the better part of the weekend to research exactly what was in the bill that was signed and see how it applies. So far that tax delay is probably the most beneficial for all concerned, most else likely wouldn't apply to a business that's still open and functioning well.
Interesting. I feel my rates are to high now if you are seeing most men pay under $7 a minute. I wish I qualified for the stimulus check but I didnt file in 2018.
KatyBoleyn
03-28-2020, 03:18 PM
The stimulus bill includes those who are self employed, freelance, and receives a 1099. We are now able to file for unemployment while this issue persists.
Personally, I am a single mother with two very small children who are not allowed to go to daycare. It’s been extremely hard for me to work like I need to without them going to daycare, and my hours and income have been significantly cut by this. I will be filing as self employed, but I do not want BM models to be effected by this. Have you looked into the policy? The reason why is I do not want to put your company down as my employer if I file and cause any type of liability towards you. I imagine I’m not the only one in this situation and applying, because I’ve seen from reddit that other SWers are applying for their self employed benefits right now too.
Should we not put BM down as our employer when filing? Would it affect you adversely if we were to apply and BM is a significant part of our income?
It wouldn't effect us adversely, and if we're sent paperwork we do fill it out. The problem lies in the sections of the claims given to us where it asks when we laid you off/fired you/cut your hours. We can't check the box or put a date there. In many cases we can't verify if any hours were cut but we will research your minutes online if its possible.
We've had a few people in the past fill out their hours and earnings also, and we've had to make heavy corrections when the claims department wants us to sign off.
It all goes by the state your in how much paperwork they need and exactly what they ask. Some states will take your word for everything and ask "when did you quit working?" vs. "when were you fired and can your employer verify?"
TL;DR Bottom line -
Feel free to put us as a contract employer, especially if we are your sole source of income. If you are self-employed with multiple sources of income or a sole-proprietor of your own company, fill the claim out as such.
Be sure to note that we are contract employers where necessary (where a lot of questions on the claim otherwise wouldn't make sense).
Do not make any statements vis-a-vis your income, hours, or being laid off or fired that aren't true or accurate on the claim. If you don't know and can't make a close estimate, ask us.
If your employer needs to fill out a form or sign off any part of your claim, give us the .pdf via our ticket system - we can't track it down for you. Turnaround time is less than 48 hours, faster if there is no research involved.
sexkitten_666
03-28-2020, 03:37 PM
It wouldn't effect us adversely, and if we're sent paperwork we do fill it out. The problem lies in the sections of the claims given to us where it asks when we laid you off/fired you/cut your hours. We can't check the box or put a date there. In many cases we can't verify if any hours were cut but we will research your minutes online if its possible.
We've had a few people in the past fill out their hours and earnings also, and we've had to make heavy corrections when the claims department wants us to sign off.
It all goes by the state your in how much paperwork they need and exactly what they ask. Some states will take your word for everything and ask "when did you quit working?" vs. "when were you fired and can your employer verify?"
TL;DR Bottom line -
Feel free to put us as a contract employer, especially if we are your sole source of income. If you are self-employed with multiple sources of income or a sole-proprietor of your own company, fill the claim out as such.
Be sure to note that we are contract employers where necessary (where a lot of questions on the claim otherwise wouldn't make sense).
Do not make any statements vis-a-vis your income, hours, or being laid off or fired that aren't true or accurate on the claim. If you don't know and can't make a close estimate, ask us.
If your employer needs to fill out a form or sign off any part of your claim, give us the .pdf via our ticket system - we can't track it down for you. Turnaround time is less than 48 hours, faster if there is no research involved.
Thanks so much, Katy!
misspandora
03-28-2020, 05:06 PM
Thanks, Katy! Another quick question--does streamate give you the boot if you haven't logged in in a while? I can't login, and I suspect it's because I haven't logged in to the site in ages..just had been so busy with filming and acting work, I didn't really need to cam, but now I do!
KatyBoleyn
03-28-2020, 06:24 PM
Thanks, Katy! Another quick question--does streamate give you the boot if you haven't logged in in a while? I can't login, and I suspect it's because I haven't logged in to the site in ages..just had been so busy with filming and acting work, I didn't really need to cam, but now I do!
Yes, they will make your account dormant after I think 3 months of not logging in. You must contact their support to turn it back on. When that happens, it is still linked to our system and you'll be paid in a timely manner.
For future reference, if you plan on taking a hiatus or vacation for any reason, please contact us first. If we disable the account, we can turn it back on in minutes when you ask later rather than waiting for sm support turnaround of 24 hours or more.
ggminx
03-29-2020, 06:20 AM
Hi Katy,
do you know if it is possible for american models to file for unemployment if we are living abroad considering there isn't a particular state we now live in. maybe the last state we lived in prior to moving abroad?
you are an awesome wealth of knowledge!
It wouldn't effect us adversely, and if we're sent paperwork we do fill it out. The problem lies in the sections of the claims given to us where it asks when we laid you off/fired you/cut your hours. We can't check the box or put a date there. In many cases we can't verify if any hours were cut but we will research your minutes online if its possible.
We've had a few people in the past fill out their hours and earnings also, and we've had to make heavy corrections when the claims department wants us to sign off.
It all goes by the state your in how much paperwork they need and exactly what they ask. Some states will take your word for everything and ask "when did you quit working?" vs. "when were you fired and can your employer verify?"
TL;DR Bottom line -
Feel free to put us as a contract employer, especially if we are your sole source of income. If you are self-employed with multiple sources of income or a sole-proprietor of your own company, fill the claim out as such.
Be sure to note that we are contract employers where necessary (where a lot of questions on the claim otherwise wouldn't make sense).
Do not make any statements vis-a-vis your income, hours, or being laid off or fired that aren't true or accurate on the claim. If you don't know and can't make a close estimate, ask us.
If your employer needs to fill out a form or sign off any part of your claim, give us the .pdf via our ticket system - we can't track it down for you. Turnaround time is less than 48 hours, faster if there is no research involved.
KatyBoleyn
03-29-2020, 07:26 AM
Hi Katy,
do you know if it is possible for american models to file for unemployment if we are living abroad considering there isn't a particular state we now live in. maybe the last state we lived in prior to moving abroad?
you are an awesome wealth of knowledge!
I couldn't say what the rules are right now. I do know in 2008-9, hubby had been in Europe for 8 years at that point and was unable to claim unemployment when he was laid off then because he hadn't filed state taxes for those 8 years. We did get a few months of other small benefits based on his veteran status. There may be rules and special provisions for your situation though, maybe contact the consulate or ask around the expat community there.
KatyBoleyn
04-01-2020, 12:29 AM
We've been doing a bit more research on how the compensation for "self-employed" may play out.
Right now its still theoretical, but it looks like how it will work is that small businesses (including businesses of 1) will be able to take part loans/part grants based on your income. These would be at 0.5% interest, with payments deferred for 6 months. If you use part of it to pay yourself a normal salary, a portion (still no details) would not need to be paid back at all. These loans will be dispensed by authorized banks. The government is the guarantor, but the bank issues the loan, much like how student loans or SBA loans work.
You would be able to apply whether you keep working or not, so you could supplement your income or hope to live on it, but remember that it is mostly a loan that will need paid back within 2 to 3 years in regular payments.
Now, the fun part is that you will need to prove your income to the bank when applying. The easiest, and likely only, acceptable form of proof of income would be your tax return for the previous year. Its possible they could want up to 3 years.
Before this program goes into effect and they work out the details, you can get a head start by making sure you have the paperwork ready. If you haven't filed taxes for last year, now is the time. If you want to make sure, try to do the previous 3 years. We have the 1099's available going back that far and can pull them for you.
laurielegs
04-01-2020, 03:25 AM
I read somewhere yesterday (I really wish I had saved the link but can't find it) that any business that can be run from home will not be eligible for loans or unemployment unless you can prove income loss from suppliers or raw materials that are not available.
Maybe a model could prove that they need help with child care though since schools are not in session?
miss.a.p1600
04-01-2020, 08:28 AM
^that part is concerning to me. Even though in theory, some people can switch to working from home - the time it takes to learn a new system of working from home means that learning curve could have amounted to losses during that time.
Plus like you mention having to be your own childcare provider whilst working from home is like hell for the people who aren’t so good at multitasking
KatyBoleyn
04-01-2020, 08:37 AM
I read somewhere yesterday (I really wish I had saved the link but can't find it) that any business that can be run from home will not be eligible for loans or unemployment unless you can prove income loss from suppliers or raw materials that are not available.
Maybe a model could prove that they need help with child care though since schools are not in session?
This is what I was able to find.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2020/03/31/paycheck-protection-loans-coming-soon/#35bd08d46516
It may not end up being "free money" at all, but 0.5% interest would be good exchange for how a lot of people are surviving now by running up their credit cards or using even worse options like dipping into overdraft or payday loans or rent-to-own scams. If you can flip 25% interest on credit cards or 100%+ interest on payday loans to half a point, its a big burden lifted. We get the phone calls and collections letters, sometimes 2 or 3 per day.
But, the intention of the wording is there and it won't hurt to file the taxes, or at least check if they could get a refund/credit. Many people are owed tax credits that they aren't even aware of.
naomi_doll
04-04-2020, 03:59 PM
Can anyone recommend a good way to get a response from customer service? I've sent 3 messages about 3 different questions over the past two weeks and have gotten no response to any of them so far. I've tried submitting support tickets and emailing with the email address they used to set up my account. Any help would be appreciated. TIA
Skype has always been the fastest for me, their username is BoleynModels
KatyBoleyn
04-04-2020, 09:02 PM
Can anyone recommend a good way to get a response from customer service? I've sent 3 messages about 3 different questions over the past two weeks and have gotten no response to any of them so far. I've tried submitting support tickets and emailing with the email address they used to set up my account. Any help would be appreciated. TIA
Email is an avalanche lately, so it is hit or miss if we see it in time before it gets buried.
Support tickets and Skype are the best way to contact us.
All support tickets have currently been addressed where possible, and the Skype support slave is not allowed to sleep. Finding us on Skype can be tricky, as their system sometimes randomly does not allow you to find us, even if directly typing in our name.
For anyone having trouble linking to our Skype support, you can try this:
https://join.skype.com/invite/rgHdVF7Xzwt0
XSelinex
04-05-2020, 03:37 AM
I see thats again Streamate glitch is up and 0.00 in earning on front page. Is thats mean that no daily payment for today?
KatyBoleyn
04-05-2020, 07:02 AM
I see thats again Streamate glitch is up and 0.00 in earning on front page. Is thats mean that no daily payment for today?
Yes, Streamate is acting very funky this morning. Good news or bad news, its a brand new kind of glitch and we'll be puzzling out how to work around it if it isn't fixed quickly.
For the majority of models, we can't make payments until tomorrow regardless so there's plenty of time.
For those that would usually get paid today, I don't have an ETA at this time when we can do that, unfortunately.
Good news is that from the random snippets we can pull, it appears your earnings are properly being recorded somewhere, so you're perfectly safe to work even if you can't see your money right away.
PixiieGirl
04-05-2020, 07:15 AM
Just to add I am seeing the earnings in the notes section with the customer notes - so seems it is being recorded like you say katy