My Online Business Adventure

The online home business industry has become extremely popular.  However, many people are nervous about starting an internet business because they have heard that there are many scams.  In fact, you will find websites and blogs given over to searching out and criticizing programs that are seen to be fraudulent, and it can almost seem that there is no such thing as a legitimate home based business on the internet.

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Ros Bott

Achieve Financial Freedom Online

Professional Career and Home Business Coaching

Many people are put off starting an online home business because they believe most of them to be scams. In fact, a very small number of opportunities you will see on the internet are truly fraudulent. However, you will find perfectly legitimate affiliate companies given bad press from time to time. Why? Negative statements are often made about companies because the writer or speaker has had a personal “bad” experience with them. This is often not the fault of the program, but of the member who has not realised that any online business should be treated like a real business, not a “get rich quick” scheme. People who join a legitimate affiliate marketing program expecting to make lots of money for doing nothing get disillusioned quickly, give up and blame the company.

So, if the accusations are not all true, how do you avoid the real internet business scams?

Here are my tips for starting an online business without getting mugged!

1. Take your time in choosing your programs. I know I am guilty of the occasional “knee jerk” reaction to a piece of clever advertising. Your mind is blown by what the advert promises, you feel excited, you HAVE to have it - and suddenly you’ve clicked all the buttons, got your credit card out and hey presto, you are several dollars lighter. If you’re lucky, you might have joined a really good program - but please don’t rely on luck! Shop around - look for the programs that you like, and make a note of them for later.

2. Avoid any program that makes claims that you can get rich quick without spending any money or doing any work. This simply isn’t logical. Whilst you can start up an online business with a very small budget, you will have to spend something - and you will also need to be prepared to give it time and effort.

3. Do some research. You could do a google search for the program you are thinking of joining, but the trouble with this is that you will probably end up on another piece of advertising. Not that there’s anything wrong with advertising - but I do advise you to find a more balanced viewpoint (and don’t read to any hysterical “they’re all scams!” kind of posts either!). No - the best way to do your research is to find some internet marketing forums, join and then ask people in the forum. The reason why this is better than using the search engines is that people in forums are not allowed to openly advertise their own affiliate programs in their posts. Most people who use these forums will give you honest answers. Look at how many posts each individual has made overall, and trust the ones who have been there a long time - they are the eperts, they’ll know what they are talking about.

4. When you’ve met a few people you like on a forum, you might want to have a look at their website. Most people who are experienced in internet marketing have several income streams and will give useful information, reviews and advice on their websites. If you join an affiliate scheme through the website of someone you trust, that person will then be your sponsor, so you are going to be off to a good start.

If you follow these four steps, you should then have a good idea of the programs that are legitimate that you want to join. The thing to do then is to take action. Develop a good relationship with your sponsor and get as much training as you can.

Avoiding internet business scams really is that simple.  Good luck, and don’t forget to have fun!

Ros Bott

To find lots of legitimate home based business ideas, go to Financial Freedom Online.  Or why not start off with a program that gives you six income streams?  The PlugInProfit site gives you excellent training and a great forum.

Two good internet marketing forums:  Conquer Your Niche and the WarriorForum

Well, I’m going to be honest. If there really was a sure fire fast way to make money we’d all be doing it. Of course, it happens. If you came across a first edition of the first Harry Potter book, you could sell it on Ebay for thousands. But that needs a certain amount of luck - a bit like winning the lottery. Guaranteed ideas to make money fast are a little more difficult to come by.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a way of making money, without having to spend much to start with then an online home business could be the answer.

Most businesses need some capital to start with, and without the guarantee of success, this can put off many a potential entrepreneur. But with multi-level marketing you can set up for a very small outlay and with a bit of hard work and patience you could be earning a full time income within two years - even less than that if you can work on it full time.

How much time it takes to make money online is a very personal thing. With passion and drive, anything is possible. I have heard stories of people making big money very fast indeed - I believe Johnnie Wimbrey of Success University made a fortune within a few months. However, this kind of success story is the exception rather than the rule and takes an extraordinary amount of commitment and drive. If you think you have what it takes then jump in with both feet!

However, too many people join online multi-level marketing programs in the belief that they have to do very little to earn a lot. This is simply not true. The online marketing business is hard work.

That hard work, though, brings many rewards. I work all day at this business, but I enjoy it, and I love the fact that I am at home, without a daily commute - and I actually look forward to Monday mornings! It gives me the flexibility to take time off when I need to, knowing that I can make money even when I am not at my computer!

If you are seriously looking for ideas to make money fast please don’t fall into the trap of thinking that a home business will make you rich overnight for very little effort. Many people become disillusioned because they are not making a profit within a few weeks. However, if you want a serious business that will give you financial freedom within a couple of years, then you are definitely looking in the right place!

Ros Bott

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Achieve Financial Freedom Online