The shock of the internet full of business opportunities and/or offers. Being bombarded by all these applications, what factors should one examine when looking to join a business? This article looks at the key tenants to make that decision.
The problem
Information overload is abundant. On all search engines, people are pitching their “one time” opportunity. Many want you to opt into their system for more information. After opting into multiple pages, your emails fill up quickly without enough time to go through all the different benefits and costs or figure out which one will work. It can be a confusing mess. How can we filter the requests and get to the essence of making money from the online business opportunity or online business MLM organization?
The selection process:
I have some guidelines to follow to see which online business opportunity will be most beneficial for each person.
1. How do you get paid? Learn what it really takes to get a check from the online MLM business. Do you see yourself fulfilling the obligation? If not, don’t waste your time, pass it on.
2. Do you have a realistic marketing budget to get people interested in the online business opportunity? Many people fail miserably at this. They don’t realize that it takes an outlay of marketing funds to get things rolling in any new online business opportunity. If it doesn’t, skip it.
Some programs require very little money, such as affiliate programs. Start there, but know that you may need to spend some time building at least a website, domain name, and hosting. You are foolish if you think you are going to generate a new source of income without spending ANY money. The KEY is to know how much you are willing to spend. Then stick with it and do it for a while. Many quit after a few months if the results are not overwhelming. The truth is that the best online business MLM programs are long-term businesses. That means years to reap success. Be real with yourself before you get involved.
3. You need to get a check fast. Even if the check is small (say $30), it’s key that you start getting paid relatively soon. If not, your confidence will sour and you will most likely give up. When you start getting a few crumbs, it will inspire you to redouble your efforts and give you some confidence that you are moving in the right direction. Affiliate programs are great for receiving small checks.
When I got my first ones, I had been trading for a couple of months and even though it didn’t pay much, I felt like I was on the right track and putting more energy into everything I did. That was huge for me at the time and it will be the same for you.
4. Are there people I can mentor and duplicate from within the online business opportunity? If leadership is inaccessible, how are you going to learn and duplicate their systems? Are they doing things that resonate with you? How much do they earn in the business?
To make money online, you don’t have to be brilliant, but you do need to use a successful system that you can connect to quickly and have mentors within the organization that are available to help you. It saves you time from having to reinvent the wheel. Lastly, you must be passionate about what you are selling. If not, pass.
These are the biggest challenges I see out there. I hope this helps you sift through all the various offers and saves you time and hopefully some money too. Remember, everyone started out as a rookie, so everyone is in the same boat. The important thing is that you act like a captain, not like a deck swab.