Now I know this may seem a straightforward question but I think sometimes it is easy to get lured into the world of online business and then realise that actually you are not cut out for being your own boss and were really looking for an online job instead! I guess put simply a "job" is where you get paid for providing your service or skill whereas a "business" is where you get paid as a direct result of your efforts.
In the world of technology today everyone who has access to the internet has the tools to create their own business and wealth but it does depend on your level of drive and what you really want from life. If you are happy to continue doing the same thing day in day out and receiving the same rewards then great I am happy for you. But, if you are fed up with the rat race, long commute and really just want to fire your boss and go it alone then maybe I can help!
So first of all if you are looking for a job - I would recommend looking up Work at Home and link into some of the forums and see what others are saying about the job you are looking at. You should not need to pay any money upfront and receive "real" work to do, whether that be filling in forms, surveys or posting emails. You should receive a wage based on what you do and that should be clearly stated at the time you enter into the agreement with the employer.
You could also look at affiliate marketing - where you are promoting someone else's products - you will receive commission on your sales but at a relatively low level so have to put in a lot of effort! If however you are looking to change your life then you should research into online business opportunities and see what comes up! There are thousands if not millions of opportunities out there and only you will know what is right for you. A true business will require time, effort and some money to get you started but my top 5 tips as you set about your due diligence would be:
1. Does the opportunity match with your values and desires?
2. Do you feel an affiliation with the opportunity whether that be the products or the people?
3. Does it give you the support and training you need to be successful?
4. How strong is the compensation plan - does this match with your needs?
5. Look up the opportunity on forums or review sites and see what others are saying, although of course use your own judgment as not everyone is cut out for running a business and you do sometimes need to read between the lines!
2. Do you feel an affiliation with the opportunity whether that be the products or the people?
3. Does it give you the support and training you need to be successful?
4. How strong is the compensation plan - does this match with your needs?
5. Look up the opportunity on forums or review sites and see what others are saying, although of course use your own judgment as not everyone is cut out for running a business and you do sometimes need to read between the lines!
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