So there’s no denying that the economy is in unstable times not helped in the least by the media frenzy which seems to feed on bad news like a leech. Have you also noticed how every politician comes out of the woodwork claiming that action should have been taken a long long time ago and that it was all bound to happen…however true that may be, is it me or are other people wondering why the hell they didn’t talk about this prophecy a long long time ago?!?! Politicians like so many people sit on the fence stand and wait until they can tell which way the wind will blow and then let the gale carry them along.
It’s so important to have the courage of your convictions.
Another thing that struck me recently is the idea of job security compared to a ‘risky’ business. It’s true, working for a company no matter what size or level of specialism, when the market dictates they will have no qualms in letting you go. We’ve seen this with major blue-chip multinational companies.
Maybe now is the time for you to start considering your future and where you want it to go. It is well known in investment to spread your risk by diversifying into many areas - multiple streams of income but for the majority we are reliant upon one stream - our job. If it goes, puff - that’s it…panic! When you have your own business YOU are in control of your own destiny, a fantastic feeling. I urge you to look closer at starting your own business online - the ultimate low risk, low cost start-up. It could be the start of something great…
I’m not one to complain but…I am tired of reading sales pitches and adverts on how some guy with next to nothing who’s in the ground has banked millions of pounds in a short space of time following a ’system’ he will share with you. A system or formula makes it sound so mysterious like you would have no clue about what to do unless you knew the system or formula. More often than not these sort of schemes either don’t tell you a system at all they simply give you a taste of some ideas and say ‘get on with it’ or the system is a MLM style program where you recruit people who recruit people who do the same….
Business online follows the same cornerstones that has defined business offline. How do you earn money online? By establishing yourself as a truthful, knowledgable person within your chosen field and establishing a solid customer base. You provide customers with solutions to their problems, advice to satisfy their thirst for knowledge. The way in which you do this is exciting online, there are many different avenues from article writing, blogging, informational websites, email marketing, sales pages etc. Call it a ’system’ if you will but I prefer to think of it as getting back to basics only with a bit of a twist, it’s online so you make make contact with the world rather than just your local town or city.
Ignore the smoke and mirrors. Maybe I’ve laboured the point on here but it’s so important. I will stop moaning now, I promise! 
Sound familiar?!?! Ok, maybe a tad exagerated but thinking about it, probably not. Garbage like this lures people in who are usually suffering with desperation to make an extra income. These are the very people who can’t afford to part with however much they are being asked to. Legal? I’ve never looked into it, I guess so if they put an earnings disclaimer in. Ethical? Certainly not.
“Patience is a virtue….” “slowly slowly catchy monkey!” These may sound equally as familiar but carry a hell of a lot more weight. Although we don’t like it at times, results take time and effort but achievements are always worth it. Do yourself a favour when you are next tempted to spend money on rediculous claims for easy money…stop and put on your sensible hat. Instead use your time, energy and money to start your own online business, step by step. Don’t be disheartened. Success is there to be had but all it asks is you play fair and give a little effort in return. Then things WILL get easier as the snowball effect kicks in, the first step is the hardest.
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The fantasic part of operating a business online (as a pose to offline) is the degree to which you can automate things.
Whether it be an autoresponder delivering a 7 part course, a website available to sell on your behalf 24/7 or article submission software - computers are great at automating menial tasks.
In the offline world, some would say ‘real life!’, computers obviously play a part but how many of us feel as though we are doing tasks or indeed jobs which would be better suited to a machine than a human being?!?!
How many of US are on autopilot Mon-Fri 9-5 and then when we do finally switch off we are too exhausted to do or think about anything else?
Starting an online business is a fantasic way to build a real business in your spare time. Yes it takes effort in evenings or on weekends but the rewards are there for the taking. The ultimate freedom is being able to switch off from autopilot and be yourself…be creative and take control. I’m not saying its easy and no work is involved but treat it like a real business and you will reap the rewards…time freedom, life on YOUR terms.
When I was growing up, my father had a business in the dairy industry. He had a number of milkrounds delivering fresh milk daily to homes in the area. Unfortunately, milkmen are a dying breed here in the UK and a great tradition has been lost mainly to the supermarkets and change in lifestyle of consumers.
I was thinking the other day though about an industry training video that was released that I remember watching and it stuck with me to this day. It was called ‘The SELL Forumula’ and was based around the acronym SELL standing for:
- S ee your customers regularly
- E ncourage friendly customer relations
- L et you customers SEE your products
- L isten to what your customers say
This is as relavant now as it was then and applicable to all business industries including internet marketing.
So many times I hear people looking to make fast money and how they can milk their list for all its worth. Internet Marketing like any other business should be about customer relations - building and maintaining them. This way, your profits will be far higher and long standing than any ‘quick buck’ attempts.
Comments are always welcome
Ian.
So here it is! I have a BLOG!
It’s been a long time coming…too long if I am honest. I know everyone says it, they wish they had started sooner, earlier but at least there is one thing I am glad of…not rushing in and falling for the hype of a get rich quick scheme. That is one thing I am thankful for! BY the way, the picture on the header of the nice gentleman and lady is not me! I think it looks a lot better than a picture of me actually would! I am not hiding anything but I am a rather private person and the thought of my face plastered around the internet doesn’t really appeal to me…not yet anyway!
It was actually quite enjoyable learning the new skills and customizing this blog to be the way I wanted it to be. I think this is one thing you must have to succeed, a willingness to learn and some patience
So, welcome to my BLOG - thanks for stopping by. I hope to build this over the next few months into a useful, helpful and interesting place. I won’t be using hype or over exagerated claims on ‘how I went from 0-$30,000 in a month and how you can too’ NO NO NO! Don’t worry, there won’t be any of that! I want to be helpful in a realistic way and we can learn from each other…
Please leave a comment at the top of this post by clicking on comments and leave YOUR views of what you think is stopping you ‘making money online’ and how YOU could be helped and I will listen and try my best!
All the very best for now,
Ian.
