My Online Business Adventure

We would all love to have financial freedom, wouldn’t we?

And, I suppose the words financial freedom means different things to different people - the freedom to take the holidays you want, the freedom to be with your family etc, etc.

But I would like to bring it down to two definitions: Freedom to and Freedom from.

When we look at all the things we would like to change in our lives (whether it’s money or anything else), we usually have one of two motivations:  Something we WANT (.e.g  a cottage in the country) or something we DON’T WANT (e.g. the tiny, shabby flat we may be living in).

Often, when asked what they want in their lives, people will tell you what they don’t want.   This means they are focused on the very thing that they want to change - which is the best way of keeping it there!

So, when we talk about wanting financial freedom, what are we saying?  Are you focusing on the freedom TO do the things you want where money is no object?  Or are you focusing on the freedom FROM financial worries such as struggling to pay the mortgage every month?

Neither, of course, is wrong.  It’s just that focusing on what you DO want is more powerful.  If you are focused on what you DON’T want, try and think more about what you would like in its place.  It’s much more enjoyable, for one thing!

If you are looking for financial freedom, you can do worse than to find a home business where you can make a start on those dreams…

Ros Bott

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I have read many self help books in my time, but there is one that stands out as probably the most life changing I have ever read.

I have always had difficulty making decisions, or following an action that just might turn out to be the “wrong one”. This fear of failure often stopped me from moving forward.

This attitude changed profoundly when I read Susan Jeffers’ Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway.

Written in any easy-to-read format, this book challenges our inability to make decisions by turning them from win:lose scenarios to win:win scenarios.

I read this book several years ago, but I still remember and use these two lessons that I learned from reading this book:

1. There is no such thing as making good decisions or making bad decisions. Every decision we make teaches us something, and will move us forward in life, whether or not the decision turns out as we wanted.

2. It is our feeling of fear that we avoid, rather than the action itself. If we wait for this feeling to go away before taking action, we will end up doing nothing. Susan Jeffers teaches us how to acknowledge the fear and move through it instead of avoiding it so that we can take the next step forward in life.

There is of course much more to be learned from this essential self help book, but these two things have remained with me and have helped me to make many life decisions.

I recommend this book to anyone who is facing a big decision, or feels afraid to take a big step in life.

You can buy this book at Amazon, using the link below. Alternatively, if you have little time for reading, you can download the audio book, using the link further down.

Enjoy!

Ros Bott
Find Financial Freedom

As a trained life coach, I know the importance of setting goals for anything that you want in life - and this is just as true for achieving any success in mlm.

When we embark on any venture, we really need to know where we are heading.  If you set out on a journey, would you set out without knowing what your destination is, or without a map to get there?

Of course not.  But it’s amazing how many people start something in life without having a clear idea of their goals.

In network marketing or mlm, it’s very easy just to say, “well, I want to be wealthy”.  But this is actually rather a vague term.  What is wealthy for one person may be nothing to someone else.  If we don’t know exactly what we mean by “wealthy”, how are we going to achieve it?

Get clear about exactly what you want out of this business - and WHY.  The why is just as important as the WHAT and the HOW.

When you have decided why you want success (mine, for example, is to provide a lovely house for myself and my mother, and to give me time to do my main passion, writing), then you need to work out exactly what that success will look like.

If it’s money, then how much?  How much income do you need every month in order for you to have fulfilled your Why?  This is your goal.

Then you need to set a date.  When do you want to achieve this by?

Write it in your calendar and you are now making a commitment to succeed.

Be clear about your mlm goals.  Write them down.  Make a commitment to achieve them.  Now, you have something to aim towards.  This will motivate you into action.

Go for it.

Ros Bott

Financial Freedom 

The mistake a lot of people make when choosing an affiliate program or mlm, is to think that they need to find the most successful mlm companies, join up and everything will be a breeze.

By putting the responsibility for success onto the mlm itself, they will often fall at the first hurdle.  The minute any obstacles to success come up on the horizon, they will blame the mlm and decide that it was a rubbish program, find another one and start the process all over again.

What is often forgotten is that WE are the creators of our own success.  There is really no such thing as a successful online mlm - there are only successful affiliates and marketers.

Do not choose your business because you think it is a successful mlm, choose it because you love the product, whether it’s a health drink, household cleaner, training program or whatever.  It really doesn’t matter as long as you like the product that it has to offer.  It is then up to you to make it successful.  Learn the program, use the products, train in internet marketing and put yourself into your business - don’t expect your business to do it all for you.

Want to find something that’s right for you?  Have a look at my website below where there are many opportunities for you to choose from.

Ros Bott

Financial Freedom 

An online home business could be the answer.

Quick and inexpensive to set up, legitimate online businesses can be the beginning to a life of financial freedom and security.

Very few online business programs are actually scams.  But, if you are worried about this, it is worth while visiting a website that will give you straight, honest reviews and information about programs, without the hype.

For more information on the advantages and disadvantages of running a home business, see my longer article.

For the best advice and support, you need access to training, online support forums and low-budget marketing tools.

There are several websites that will give you help with all of this, and I recommend looking at as many reviews and articles as you can before deciding, rather than being tempted by the first advertising copy you see (adverts only ever give you the advantages of a program, never the disadvantages!)

For more information on home businesses, see my link below.

Ros Bott

Financial Freedom

Let us have integrity in our dealings.

Honesty creates trust. Trust generates sales.

If we tell people that we offer “get rich quick schemes that work” or an easy way of making money, we may get lots of sign-ups. But when our referrals discover that their business is neither quick nor easy, what then? Disillusionment, distrust and sometimes even anger.

Who, ultimately, loses out?

We do.

If, on the other hand, we tell people that this business is hard work and the results are slow, but worth the wait and the effort, what then?

We will get fewer sign-ups, but those few will be prepared to work and ultimately, we become more successful.

To me, this is common sense. There is much out there that isn’t.

Forget the hype. Lets create an honest online business and know we have nothing to hide.

Ros Bott

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I think many people enter into a network marketing business because they need some money now or want to earn some easy daily cash.  Well, is it possible to earn instant money online?

The answer is Yes… and No.

Yes, if you want to start building an income almost immediately (companies such as Lawn Chair Millionaire do pay out a small sum straight away), but No if you need a lot of money fast or want to go into profit immediately.  This expectation will usually lead to disappointment and disillusion.

Network marketing is a business.  It has to build, and you have to work at it and persevere.  If you are looking for a way out of your job within a year or two, or you want to build an extra income for your family or retirement, this industry is a great way of doing that.  But it is not the answer if you need some money right now,  unless you are an internet marketing whizz-kid.

If you really want to make some money, and are prepared to give it some time and effort, then why not have a look and see what’s on offer?   Choose a program with a great training system, such as PlugInProfitSite, and start building.  It’s fun, it’s exciting and it’s an investment in your future.  Needing money right now will soon become a thing of the past!

For more ideas, see the link below

Ros Bott

Find Financial Freedom 

If you are wondering whether or not to join Success University, I would like to offer you my honest opinion.

I have been with Success University for four months, and I think that, like any other online business, it has its advantages and disadvantages. It all depends on what your priorities are and what you want to get out of it.

Advantages

In my opinion, Success University offers a great product. Whether you are interested in the money-making opportunity or not, it is well worth paying the monthly fee for the service it provides. If you are serious about wanting to change your life, build wealth and success, improve your health, your relationships or your business, then I would seriously recommend this program. I don’t know where else you can get access to the world’s top personal development speakers and trainers for such a small amount of money. Personally, I find much of the material extremely motivating and useful.

The business opportunity also has the potential to be huge. I believe that it is possible to make more money with Success University than any other program, if you are prepared to work at it.

Disadvantages

Much of the training you are given will suggest offline promotion. For many people this is difficult, and I, for one, prefer to do my marketing of Success University online. I think this does make it a little harder to get started.

I have also found their compensation plan to be very difficult to understand. I know it works (my sponsor is on a high level in SU and makes a big income with it), but it takes a while to get the hang of it. It can also take a long time before you start making commissions, unless you start recruiting people immediately.

If you are promoting the business opportunity only, I think the monthly fees put a lot of people off. However, I really think that promoting the product itself will see more results.

Summary

I heartily believe that Success University is a great program. However, if you are going to join Success University, I would recommend the following:

• You use the free trial offer first
• You USE the product - do the online training, listen to the CDs, watch the DVDs. Only this way will you be able to explain it to others, and show your enthusiasm.
• Be prepared to work at it
• Make regular contact with your sponsor
• If you are going to promote Success University online, make sure you learn about internet marketing (see my link below for information and resources)

If you are interested in personal development AND in making money, I think this is the best program for you.

The only reason I would tell anyone NOT to join this program is if they are interested solely in the money-making program, and not the training product. I believe it’s more difficult to sell something you are not using yourself.

I hope that you find this helpful. For more information go to www.successuniversity.com

Ros Bott

For more online opportunities and information, go to my Financial Freedom website

Are you a frustrated network marketer?  Or are you suffering from internet burnout?

I love the internet, and I love working with my computer (when it’s not crashing!), and I absolutely love having a home business.

But there are times when even the most enthusiastic of us can hit a brick wall and suffer from marketing burnout or internet burnout!  This may be the time that we start to think that our business is not working, or we feel we are not doing enough.

There may be several reactions to this, but I think most people either feel like giving up at this point, or they try to battle on, feeling more and more frustrated.

When things are not going as well as you would like, it might just mean that you need to take some time off.   Often, this is the last thing we want to do.  We may feel that if we take time off, any progress we have made will slip, or nothing will get any further.

But a few days off can refresh your brain, give you new ideas and new enthusiasm when you do get back to work.  And don’t forget that your home business works for you when you are not there.  One person I know took a couple of days off to look after his sick children, and when he came back to his computer, he found he had made $110 in sales.

So if you are feeling tired, exhausted, frustrated or feeling like giving up, remember it may just be that it’s time for taking time off.  A break is probably just what you need.

Ros Bott

Find Financial Freedom 

I have had chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) for eight or nine years now, and I have found that being able to work at home and earn money online is a blessing.

I know some people with very severe CFS can barely sit at a desk, let alone do the brainwork necessary - but for those with mild or moderate CFS, making money on the internet is a brilliant option.

You can choose your own hours, work when you feel able to and rest when you don’t.  If you have a laptop you can even work in bed!
If you, or anyone you know, is a CFS sufferer, then working at home may be the answer to the problems of earning money.

For plenty of opportunities for earning money online, with motivational articles and support, go to Wealth-City.com.

Ros Bott

Find Financial Freedom