If you’re a newbie Internet business entrepreneur, these 10 unwritten rules may help you avoid ‘skidding into the ditch’. Make a point of reading them monthly and keep a focus on your goals.
1. Our first and foremost goal is to examine the advantages of creating an online income. Our place of business is open 24/7, so we can work whenever and for as long as we want. Many of our regular tasks can be done on autopilot, allowing us more time to spend with family, friends, and family members. As a result, you will have a less stressful working environment and you will be in control of your own rewards to a certain extent. You should remember, however, that most ‘Get-Rich-Quick’ scams on the Internet are not successful. You should approach it in much the same way as you would if you were starting an offline business, where success requires commitment and a positive attitude right from the start, with little reward at first.
2. In your spare time, it’s helpful to try out a few programs, especially early in your Internet career, as part of your learning curve, to get a feel for the world of Internet marketing. You can learn HTML, and scripts, create appealing images, and even build your own website while getting a feel for the Internet marketing arena. This can all be done in your spare time. If you’re focused, it’ll be worth your time to learn how to earn regular income before you fire your boss. If you have a lot to learn, don’t sack your boss before you are confident you can earn a regular income.
3. NEVER.. get involved in ‘get paid to read email’ sites, they’re scams, and you won’t earn a penny, nor will they respond to your complaints! MLM, or any website that promises that you will double or triple your money in a matter of days, or that you will become rich overnight, is a scam. Traders that are bona fide can be found on the Internet, so keep an eye out for offline contact points like an address or phone number. It is a good idea to send them an email before you sign up to see how promptly they respond. Avoid the ‘Get-Rich-Quick’ schemes. They won’t work.
4. If you discovered a way to earn a lot of money online, would you then share your ‘secret formula’ with everyone? I don’t think so! There will surely be those who will claim they have discovered such a recipe, and they will no doubt offer to share it with you. You will not only lose money but also waste your time in the process. I advise you to beware of words like ‘Secrets’ or boasts of huge income.
5. Consider this… would a guy who earns several million dollars a year bother to write and market an eBook on how he did it? Probably not! Follow your instincts, they are usually quite reliable.
6. Don’t be too concerned about images of earnings checks or bank statements purportedly demonstrating the account holder’s earnings; it is easy to create whatever you want with a little imagination. It’s no different from recommendation letters or testimonials. Anyone can write them or get their coworkers to write them. They may con some, but don’t let them con you!
7. You would find that successful Internet marketers all have one thing in common if you looked closely at them, and you would find they are all positive and focused at all times. The ‘quick buck’ doesn’t matter to them, and they don’t lose heart if nothing comes together today. They are prepared to work hard and long to achieve their goals. This point cannot be stressed enough to you…
8. You should keep all of your business activities logged and documents filed in the right folders. You should regularly check your email accounts and file the important ones. Don’t be afraid of naming files and folders with long names (within reason). You should be able to access any file, folder, software, or email within 30 seconds. A tidy desktop can save you so much time!
9. Make sure you follow basic Internet Marketing etiquette. Don’t send out a lot of unsolicited emails (spam). It will not be worth it. Make sure you read the Terms and Conditions when you join an Internet marketing program and if you decide to join. adhere to those terms. You’ll make useful contacts during your campaigns. Do not ‘stand on toes’.
10. Don’t put large amounts of money into online marketing or promotion websites! Most websites have a strict policy on spamming and if you are accused (rightly or wrongly) of sending unsolicited emails, your account will likely be closed, and you will lose funding as well!
There you have it! Not rules… more a collection of simple guidelines intended to make your Internet Marketing experience safer and more enjoyable!
