Sunday, June 8, 2008

Starting an Online Business, Research Before You Buy The Extras

(Starting an Online Business, Research Before You Buy the Extras )
Copyright © Gerard Olbek
http://www.UltimateProfit6.com

(Gerard Olbek
http://www.ultimateprofit6.com

In the beginning of an online business start up, everything can seem a little overwhelming. You found the perfect site, you’re a new affiliate now, you are even getting your very own website! You are trying to concentrate on the “instructions”, now your getting email after email, do this do that. Next come the up-sales. Everyone has something they tell you that you are going to need. First your going to need this book to learn SEO, then this program is necessary to learn marketing strategies, oh yeah this company is free but you need to upgrade your status to “pro”. DON’T DO IT….. Yet!

Stop, BREATHE, and focus. Forget about the emails, put them in a folder, they will be there and don’t think about the upgrades. Focus on the start up guide of whatever program you bought. Most programs have a “getting started” book or members area and most do cover some very important topics. Hopefully your program is a Proven Online Business and has at least a step by step guide. Understand that even step by step only provides a foundation. Everything you learn in your new business guide can be built on extensively, each chapter and every topic. You can build on everything in extensive details without spending a dime, just do some research .

If your goal is to start this business without investing much money, it is possible. You can find free information on almost every product someone is trying to “up-sell” you on. You can find free ways to drive traffic to your site. Do some research it’s amazing what you can find on the internet. Another great place to learn is networking communities and forum’s, it’s amazing how many people are there to share what trials and tribulations they have been through, what works, what does not , what company delivers etc.

As you build your business and do your research you will learn what works and what does not for yourself. Do not impulse buy, research products and service providers. Be cautious, don’t believe what you read, don’t be afraid to ask service providers for references, if it’s an expensive service that promises an “end result” don’t be afraid to ask for the agreement in writing in the form of a contract. Any legitimate service provider would have no problem standing behind their service and putting it in writing, if they are unwilling, you have your answer as to whether they are legitimate. Understand that for every great legitimate product there are thousands of scams.

Understand the truths, while many of the testimonial’s you read claimed individuals making $10,000 a month from this very same business package you just bought are true, they did not start this business last week. You can very easily make money online but be patient, it takes time, do your home work and research. You are BUILDING a business. If you bought into the “get rich quick” idea, you were wrong, the thought of being able to join a cheap affiliate program ,follow a few simple steps and make $10,000 a month,… say that out loud and think about it! You can build that type of income, but approach everything slow and methodical, pay attention to detail, be patient because it does take time and most importantly RESEARCH, RESEARCH,RESEARCH.

The more research you do, the more you’ll understand and respect your new business. As you learn who the experts really are, the masters of there field, and the company’s that deliver what they promise, then you can make educated decisions on what extras to purchase.

“The difference between those who dream of success and those who succeed is that those who succeed took the first step towards their dream”)


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Gerard Olbek
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