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With unemployment numbers very high (USA) and being in a general
economic downturn, many people want to know how to create income online.
Some are looking to replace a lost job and some are just seeking an
additional avenue of income to supplement their employment income.
Others are looking for a way to earn some money but be able to stay home
with their children. Whatever may be the motivation, today being the age
of the Internet, many are driven to look at how to create income online.
Part of the attractiveness of Internet income is that most people
already have the tools necessary to start their online business. Anyone
with a computer, a few common software applications, an Internet
connection and a printer are pretty much set as far as the basic
equipment is concerned. To make Internet income there are a couple more
requirements to get to a point of steady income.
First, you will need a solid business plan and/or one of the
readily available "out of the box" Internet income programs. I would be
amiss if I did not issue a word of caution here. There are literally
thousands of Internet income programs being touted on the web. Some of
those programs are good legitimate programs that can make money if
properly operated. However, the vast majority of the Internet income
programs out there are just junk that is not worth the asking price.
Unfortunately there are a lot of unscrupulous operators lurking about on
the web just looking for a way to separate you from some of your money.
I would caution you to avoid the "Get Rich Quick" type of
promotions because most are scams. You are not going to invest $27.00
today and make $30,000 tomorrow. That simply does not happen. Also watch
those that say or infer that you will not have to do any work. That is
simply hyperbole. All legitimate businesses require some work. If you
are not willing to put forth some effort you do not belong in an online
business. At the very least you must expect to do some marketing.
That brings us to the second thing you will need. You must have a
consistent effective marketing plan. Many of the programs available will
provide some sort of marketing plan. If they don't you must develop one
yourself.
So, if you still want to know how to create income online let me
give you some things to look for, and some things to avoid. Let's start
with things to look for in an online program:
1. Low initial investment, with quick recovery
2. Very low or no advertising and/or marketing costs
3. No maintenance or support cost
4. Program must provide true value
Now, for the other side of the coin, what to avoid:
1. Multi-level marketing
2. Pyramid schemes
3. Matrix programs
4. Gifting Plans
I am not saying all of the above are bad, or all scams, but the
percentage is so high that getting involved is just too great a risk.
I think I have given you sufficient information to find a way to
make a few dollars via Internet income without getting into trouble.
Just remember any time you are considering putting your hard earned
money into some program it is important to do three things: Investigate,
investigate, investigate. You cannot be too careful.
Wayne C. Weeks -- Author
Wayne is a published author, writer, blogger and Internet Marketer who
spent more than 30 years in the mortgage industry. He is also a
Christian, Businessman, Award Winning Winemaker, Lay Minister, Private
Pilot, Husband and stuff like that...
There is a free eBook on Viral Marketing there for you.
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